Ashley Ochoa
Pomona,CA
Summary
Dedicated Kennel Attendant with ample experience in providing care to animals. Demonstrated skill in monitoring behaviors, keeping areas clean and updating daily documentation. Clear and open communicator with good observational and multitasking skills. Reliable and punctual Animal Care team member with proven skills cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory and managing animal needs with care and compassion. Highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Attendant
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kennel environment through daily cleaning tasks, ensuring the comfort and well-being of all animals.
- Demonstrated a strong commitment to animal care by working flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Promoted pet safety through proper handling techniques, minimizing risk of injury or distress for both staff and animals.
- Assisted with grooming services such as bathing, brushing, nail trimming, and ear cleaning for improved pet hygiene and health.
- Maintained detailed records of each animal's care, including feeding schedules, exercise routines, and any special requirements.
- Managed challenging situations with distressed or aggressive animals using patience and appropriate restraint methods.
- Contributed to team efforts in emergency situations, assisting veterinarians with urgent medical procedures when necessary.
- Enhanced animal care by administering medication, vaccinations, and maintaining medical records.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously, including animal care, client interactions, and administrative duties.
Farm Livestock Handler Volunteer
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA
03.2022 - Current
- Monitored animal behavior closely, identifying potential issues early for proactive intervention.
- Enhanced animal safety by implementing proper handling techniques and following established protocols.
- Maintained clean, safe, and organized work environments for efficient daily operations.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members, sharing knowledge of best practices in livestock handling.
- Implemented biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of diseases among farm animals and between properties.
- Enhanced pastureland usage efficiency by rotating grazing areas according to seasonal conditions and animal needs.
- Documented animal growth, production costs, individual behaviors, feeding patterns and other data in daily logs and main database, noting trends, and identifying areas of concern.
- Collaborated closely with veterinarians to ensure proper care was provided for any animals requiring medical attention upon arrival at the facility.
- Ensured optimal livestock nutrition with careful selection of feed ingredients and supplements.
Education
Associate of Science - Animal Science
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA05.2027
Associate of Science - Registered Veterinary Technician
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA05.2026
High School Diploma -
Walnut High School
Walnut, CA05.2021
Skills
- Animal Care
- Animal handling expertise
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Oral communication abilities
- Record Keeping Abilities
- Sanitation protocols
- Animal Nutrition
- Vaccination and Medication Administration
- Animal Health Monitoring
- Safe Animal handling
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Physical Strength
- Animal Identification
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Kennel Attendant
Mt. San Antonio College
09.2023 - Current
Farm Livestock Handler Volunteer
Mt. San Antonio College
03.2022 - Current
Associate of Science - Animal Science
Mt. San Antonio College
Associate of Science - Registered Veterinary Technician
Mt. San Antonio College
High School Diploma -
Walnut High School