Amber Smith
Tallassee,AL
Summary
Committed and compassionate Kennel Technician providing quality care for animals. Proficient in animal safety protocols and possesses excellent communication and customer service skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Technician
Big Dog Ranch Rescue
2023.02 - 2023.08
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
- Consulted with veterinarians to diagnose problems and administered prescribed treatments.
- Trained animals in behavioral compliance or other special routines or commands.
Machine Operator
Madix
2020.01 - 2023.02
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
Farm Hand
Party Ponies
2011.08 - 2019.12
- Administered feed supplements to cows and other livestock.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
- Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior or demeanor.
- Prepared and administered vaccinations and medications to animals.
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
- Promoted animal safety and health by providing proper nutrition, housing and medical care.
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Cleaned stalls, pens, and equipment for optimal health of the animals.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
Education
GED -
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL07.2010
Skills
- Waste Collection
- Medication Regimens
- Product Inventories
- Maintain Equipment
- Exercise Management
- Illness and Injury Detection
- Towel Folding
- Microsoft Office
- Animal Bathing
- Animal Quarters Maintenance
- Laundry Duties
- Information Collection and Recording
- Prepare Food
- Behavior Observation
- Wound Treatment
- Physical Condition Monitoring
- Animal Observations
- Feeding and Watering
- Special Diets
- Policy and Procedure Explanations
- Supply Unloading and Storage
- Animal Restraining
Timeline
Kennel Technician
Big Dog Ranch Rescue
2023.02 - 2023.08
Machine Operator
Madix
2020.01 - 2023.02
Farm Hand
Party Ponies
2011.08 - 2019.12
GED -
Tuskegee University
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