Anna Mestemaker
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
A hands on learner and team player with 2 years experience in small animal husbandry, maintenance, and restraint. And experience in the bathing of dogs and nail trimming. Current dog owner and lover, that gets along great with animals and people alike.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Technician
SPCA Cincinnati
Sharonville, Ohio
05.2022 - Current
- Provided daily care and monitoring of animals, including feeding, watering, cleaning cages.
- Helping animals get adopted to good homes.
- At least a year of front desk experience.
- Some assistance of the onsite medical team.
- Monitored animals for signs of illness or distress and reported to supervisor immediately.
- Organized inventory of food, bedding supplies, toys and other items needed for animal care.
- Conducted behavior assessments on new arrivals to determine appropriate housing needs.
- Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
ADVENTURE GUIDE
CINCINNATI ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisting guests with tickets, memberships, and anything else they might have needed to make their day complete.
- Monitoring the parking lot, as well as, directing traffic and assisting guests with any questions they may have.
- I also assisted in the welcome center, turnstiles, and the exit booth in the parking lot.
- We were also tasked with operating the rides, as well as, selling tickets and making sure the guests had a fun zoo experience.
PACK LEADER DOG
DAY EVERY DAY
02.2021 - 11.2021
- We provide grooming services as well as giving lunch and dinner to the dogs.
- We also keep up with sanitization keeping it a clean and safe environment for all the dogs.
- Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Taking charge as the leader of the pack and ensuring every dog has fun and stays safe.
KENNEL ASSISTANT
COUNTRY COTTAGE KENNELS
10.2019 - 08.2020
- My job includes taking care of dogs and cats that have been boarded at our facility
- This includes dog walks and exercise/playtimes, cat playtimes.
- I was on job placement with Country Cottage Kennels through Diamond Oaks career campus on Mondays and Wednesdays.
- Sprayed down and applied cleaning solutions to animal cages to remove waste and dirt. Sanitized floors and other surfaces to provide sterile environment.
- Picked up dog waste using bags to dispose of properly.
- Monitored safety and security of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
- Fed and refreshed water for animals staying in kennels on eating schedules.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Oak Hills High School
Cincinnati, OH05.2020
High School Diploma -
Diamond Oaks Career Development Center
Cincinnati, OH05.2020
Skills
- Sanitization
- Time management
- Small animal husbandry
- Team work
- Customer service
- Multi-tasking
- Administering eye and ear medications
- Keeping inventory
- Small animal restraint
- Operant & classical conditioning
- Lifting objects 50 lbs or less
- Communication skills
- Bathing and nail trimming of dogs
- Behavior Observation
- Weight Charting
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Additional Information
- I was a part of the Ambassador Program at Diamond Oaks, which included giving tours and speaking to the public about Diamond Oaks. I also volunteered at the Cincinnati Zoo for 2 years. I volunteered the summers of 2016 and 2018 and have volunteered a total of 230 hours. This included working and assisting with summer camps and helping with animal time. My second year at the zoo included summer camps as well as the visitor engagement, this included being stationed at different exhibits and teaching the public as well as answering any questions.
Timeline
Kennel Technician
SPCA Cincinnati
05.2022 - Current
ADVENTURE GUIDE
CINCINNATI ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS
12.2021 - 01.2022
PACK LEADER DOG
DAY EVERY DAY
02.2021 - 11.2021
KENNEL ASSISTANT
COUNTRY COTTAGE KENNELS
10.2019 - 08.2020
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Oak Hills High School
High School Diploma -
Diamond Oaks Career Development Center