I showed lambs and goats through out highschool and always did the sheering
Avery Draper
Student
Montgomery,TX
Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
Saint Thérèse de Lisieux
Summary
Dependable, skillful in handling animals up to 100 pounds. Demonstrated history of building strong client relationships and bonds with pets. Maintains order when caring for multiple animals with diverse temperaments. Well-versed in working with animals. 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. Responsible Animal Caretaker skilled in bathing, grooming and general animal welfare management. Promotes good health with fun, safe and clean environments. Dependably carries out instructions and stays current on schedules. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level grooming position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kennel Technician
Marlene Vandals
Montgomery, TX
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
- Led basic obedience training with dogs to promote positive, healthy behaviors.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
- Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming, and trimming.
- Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners.
- Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
Dog Bather
Ashley Walker
Montgomery, TX
02.2019 - 02.2023
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Spoke to customers regarding lodging, grooming, daycare services, and pricing and cross-sold additional items.
- Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming, and trimming.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Welcomed customers upon arrival and ushered pets to holding kennels or group play areas.
- Applied tick and flea preventatives following manufacture guidelines for animal safety.
- Cleaned animals' eyes to prevent eye infections and keep pet vision clear.
- Cut and styled pet hair according to client speciations to prevent matting and tangling.
- Cleaned cat and dog ears to prevent ear infections.
- Trimmed nails using clippers and grinders.
- Administered anal gland expression to prevent discomfort and infections in pets.
- Dematted dogs and trimmed hair in ears and between paw pads.
- Brushed animal teeth to maintain dental health and prevent tooth decay and bad breath.
- Removed undercoat buildup and conducted de-shedding on double-coated animals such as Huskys and Malamutes.
- Bathed dogs and cats to remove fleas, ticks and other skin parasites.
- Promoted parasite protection as well as skin and coat health through regular grooming, dietary suggestions, and supplement recommendations for pet owners.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Delivered continuous focus and attention to lodged animals, promoting high level of care and oversight.
Education
None - Animal Science
06.2023 - Current
Skills
Critical Thinking
undefinedCertification
ICEV Vet Tech Certified
Interests
Caring and playing with animals
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Blinn College - None, Animal Science
06.2023 - Current
ICEV Vet Tech Certified
06-2023
Kennel Technician - Marlene Vandals
09.2022 - 03.2023
Dog Bather - Ashley Walker
02.2019 - 02.2023
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