Tessa Huddleston
Veterinary Care Assistant/Kennel Technician
Mansfield,TX
Summary
Competent kennel technician well-versed in meeting needs of diverse animals. Effectively documents feedings and treatments to maintain open communication with owners. Works with veterinarian staff to treat and resolve health conditions and boost animal wellbeing. Proactive animal caretaker always ready for diverse animal needs. Knowledgeable about nutrition, medication and differences between breeds. Maintains health of groups of animals by calmly controlling behaviors and anticipating problems.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kennel Technician
Creekside Animal Hospital
Arlington, TX
06.2021 - Current
- Protected animals from care errors by documenting behaviors and tasks that have been completed for that animal.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries or potential diseases.
- Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming.
- Restocked supplies and rotated items to maintain efficient operations and prevent expiration of perishable goods.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites and hair mats.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Managed facility laundry, cleaning and restocking.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Reset procedure rooms between appointments and disinfected equipment.
- Demonstrated proper restraint techniques on animals for veterinarians.
Horseback Riding Instructor
Flying G Ranch
Waxahachie, TX
01.2017 - 08.2020
- Taught proper communication and riding commands for optimal control and safety around horses.
- Diffused potentially dangerous situations between horses and students with practices instilled through experience and repetition.
- Worked closely with students and parents to increase positive feedback from parents and boost overall student success.
- Performed treatment of minor horse injuries.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and wellbeing.
- Acclimated every animal to feel of different harnesses and equipment by steadily increasing touches and overall use.
- Advised students on standard riding gear, proper use and basic care and maintenance.
- Fit gear for horses and specific riders.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Cleaned and brushed horses' coats to improve skin and coat and decrease health problems.
- Led horses from stables to fields and back to maintain control of animals.
- Removed droppings, weeds and litter from fields to promote optimal riding environment.
Education
Mansfield Lake Ridge High School
Mansfield, TX 08.2019 - Current
Skills
Dependable and Responsible
Accomplishments
- Achieved Greenhand Degree in FFA through effectively demonstrating responsibility and serving the community.
- Achieved a Chapter Degree in FFA through commitment and work on multiple independent projects.
- Achieved an officer position in FFA through testing and meeting leadership and responsibility qualifications.
- Achieved a Soaring Eagle Award at school through maintaining high grades and displaying responsible behavior in classes.
- Advanced to area in an FFA leadership development competition.
Certification
Licensed Floral Designer
Timeline
Kennel Technician
Creekside Animal Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Licensed Floral Designer
03-2021
Mansfield Lake Ridge High School
08.2019 - Current
Horseback Riding Instructor
Flying G Ranch
01.2017 - 08.2020
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