Melanie Losoya

Melanie Losoya

Pet Care Lead/Bather

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Shelter Programming Coordinator/Animal Services Officer at City of Mont Belvieu

  • Education

    • Ridgewater College

      2008 - 2010
      Diploma Photography

      Activities and Societies: Photography Club

    • Houston Community College

      2014 - 2016
      Associate of Science - AS Natural Sciences
  • Experience

    • PetSmart

      Aug 2010 - Apr 2014
      Pet Care Lead/Bather

      Provided care for resident animals (fish, birds, reptiles, small pets, and cats)--Cleaned animal living spaces--Assisted customers with pet care questions and product needs--Supervised a group of 6 pet care employees--Answered phones--Completed customer purchases at cash register--Groomed dogs--Scheduled grooming salon appointments

    • Hidden Acres Pet Resort

      May 2012 - Dec 2012
      Kennel Attendant/Bather

      Cleaned kennel facilities and cared for dogs (feeding, administering medications, and grooming)--supervised 3-5 dogs during group playtimes

    • Natural Pawz

      May 2014 - Dec 2014
      Sales Associate

      Assisted customers with dog and cat care questions and product needs--Provided pet nutrition consultations--Maintained a clean and organized retail environment--Answered phones--Performed opening and closing store tasks

    • Houston SPCA

      Jan 2015 - Jun 2017
      Client Care Team Member

      Assisted clients with pet adoptions, pet reclaims, and euthanasia procedures--Completed intake of animals into the shelter--Answered phones--Filed animal cruelty, rescue ambulance, and lost animal reports--Cleaned and maintained kennel facilities--Maintained clean and organized lobby areas for clients--Assisted with and supervised mobile adoption events--Assisted with animal cruelty cases

    • City of Seabrook, TX

      Jul 2017 - Nov 2021
      Animal Control Officer

      Responded to calls from citizens regarding animal problems such as stray and/or injured animals, wildlife removal and relocation, deceased animals, and animal bites--Patrolled all areas of the city--Enforced animal related laws-- Cleaned shelter facilities and cared for resident animals (feeding, administering medications, and grooming)--Performed animal euthanasia--Coordinated transfer of animals to other shelter/rescue organizations--Assisted shelter visitors with pet adoptions and reclaims--Answered phones--Managed and attended adoption and educational events--Created and presented educational presentations for children and adults--Supervised shelter attendant and individuals completing community service hours--Managed third-party adoption websites Show less

    • City of Mont Belvieu (Texas)

      Nov 2021 - now
      Shelter Programming Coordinator/Animal Services Officer

      Create, implement, and maintain shelter programs including but not limited to adoption, volunteer, foster, and medical related programs--Create and establish relationships with rescue groups and other animal welfare contacts--Coordinate transfer of pets to outside animal welfare agencies--Coordinate medical care for adoptable pets--Perform adoptions, intakes, owner reclaims, and pet transfers--Manage volunteer program--Coordinate and attend adoption and educational events--Create and present educational presentations for children and adults--Answer phone and reply to shelter emails--Manage shelter Facebook page--Manage third-party adoption websites--Clean and maintain shelter facilities and care for resident animals (feeding, administering medications, and grooming)--Perform animal euthanasia--Respond to animal related calls, enforce animal related laws, and perform patrols as needed Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Bite Stick & Chemical Capture Certification

      Texas Animal Control Training Institute of Certification and Licensing
      Apr 2022
    • Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician

      Texas Department of State Health Services
      May 2019
    • Certified Animal Control Officer

      Texas Department of State Health Services
      Apr 2019
    • PetSaver CPR & First Aid Certification

      Pet Tech Inc
      Apr 2023
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Social Media Coordinator

      Issued by CITY OF SEABROOK EMPLOYEES SHARE YOUR CHRISTMAS INC on Sept 2021
      CITY OF SEABROOK EMPLOYEES SHARE YOUR CHRISTMAS INCAssociated with Melanie Losoya
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Arrow's Heart Animal Rescue on May 2013
      Arrow's Heart Animal RescueAssociated with Melanie Losoya
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Wildlife Center of Texas on Oct 2014
      Wildlife Center of TexasAssociated with Melanie Losoya
    • Foster Volunteer

      Issued by Houston SPCA on Mar 2015
      Houston SPCAAssociated with Melanie Losoya