Brittany Graf
North Ridgeville,OH
Summary
Devoted Animal care giver with deep love of animals and readiness to take on any care assignments. Protects animals from un due risks with careful management of animal spaces and behaviors. Outgoing Team-oriented professional always ready to handle tasks in support of animal care needs. Always eager to change the world one paw at a time.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pet Specialist
Pet Palace Resort
Warrensville, OH
09.2020 - 09.2024
- Conducted daily health checks of all animals in the facility to ensure they were healthy and free from any illnesses or injuries.
- Maintained records of animal histories, medications, treatments, and other important information related to their care.
- Kept kennels clean and sanitary at all times by performing regular cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, disinfecting surfaces.
- Developed a variety of enrichment activities for the animals such as walks, playtime sessions, grooming sessions.
- Performed basic grooming duties such as brushing fur coats and trimming nails.
- Interacted with customers in a friendly manner to provide them with accurate information regarding pet care services offered by the facility.
- Performed bathing services when necessary using appropriate shampoos and conditioners while ensuring safety of the animal at all times.
- Observed animal behavior closely for signs of stress or illness that could require medical attention.
- Taught animals sit, stay and other basic commands.
- Administered medications to animals.
- Emptied litter boxes, refilled with fresh litter and cleaned animal bedding.
Animal Care Associate
Cleveland Animal Protective League
Cleveland, OH
08.2021 - 04.2024
- Cleans and maintains animal living areas, including cages and tanks, using appropriate cleaning materials.
- Monitors animals for signs of illness or injury and administers medications as prescribed by a veterinarian.
- Provides enrichment activities for animals in their care.
- Records observations of animal behavior, health, diet and other information as required.
- Assists with laboratory procedures such as blood draws, injections and sample collection.
- Observes animals to detect signs of pain or distress and reports any problems to the supervisor immediately.
- Performs minor medical treatments such as wound care, administering medication, bandaging wounds as instructed by a veterinarian or supervisor.
- Assists in restraining animals for examination or treatment when necessary.
- Maintains accurate records of animal feeding schedules, medication administration and other relevant data.
- Ensures that all safety protocols are followed while handling animals in order to prevent accidents or injuries to staff or visitors.
- Transports animals between locations safely and humanely using appropriate equipment.
- Participates in training sessions on proper animal handling techniques.
- Provides socialization activities for the assigned animals under supervision.
- Promoted optimal animal health by feeding and watering on regular schedule.
- Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
- Set boundaries through disciplinary teaching and treat training.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
- Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
- Assessed animals for injury and illness.
- Played with dogs and cats to maintain socialization and reduce stress.
- Administered medications to animals.
- Walked and exercised dogs during owner absences.
- Socialized animals to prepare for adoption.
- Screened individuals interested in adopting pets.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Ford Rhodes
Cleveland Ohio06-2012
Skills
- Pet First Aid
- Creativity and Innovation
- Patience and Calmness
- Animal Observations
- Animal Behavior Knowledge
- Animal Handling
- Medication Administration
- Exercising and playing
- Infection Control
- Animal Training
- Patience and Tolerance
- Basic maintenance
- Tick Removal
- Animal Enrichment
- Animal Care
Certification
- First aid (dog)
- CPR (dog)
Timeline
Animal Care Associate
Cleveland Animal Protective League
08.2021 - 04.2024
Pet Specialist
Pet Palace Resort
09.2020 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
James Ford Rhodes
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