Brittney Donohue
Summary
Passionate about animal care with background in private dog sitting. Possess broad knowledge of various breeds and their needs, demonstrating ability to handle dogs of all sizes and temperaments. Skilled in creating comfortable environments for pets while owners are away, ensuring regular exercise, meal schedules and administering medication when necessary. Previous work has resulted in consistent client satisfaction and repeat business due to trustworthiness and commitment to excellent pet care. Specialize in canine behavior understanding, emergency response preparedness, and personalized care routines to meet diverse needs of each dog. Excel at patience, communication, and adaptability, ensuring seamless integration into various home environments and fostering trusting relationships with both pets and owners.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Private Dog Sitter
Self
Asheville
01.2004 - Current
- Provided personalized care for dogs, ensuring their safety and well-being during daily walks and overnights
- Established strong relationships with pet owners, fostering trust and communication regarding their animals' needs and behaviors.
- Maintained communication with clients through phone calls and emails regarding pet care needs.
- Monitored pets closely while they are in my care ensuring their safety at all times.
- Stayed overnight at client's home if necessary providing company for their pet.
- Administered medications or supplements as instructed by the owner.
- Cleaned pet areas including cages, litter boxes, beds.
- Fed and watered animals according to owner's instructions.
- Transported pets safely from one location to another using appropriate safety restraints.
- Observed animals for signs of illness or injury and reported any changes in behavior to the owner promptly.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving the health of the animal or property damage due to the animal.
- Took pets to veterinary appointments when needed.
- Developed long-term relationships with clients and bonded with animals through regular contact.
- Provided basic grooming services such as brushing and bathing dogs.
- Adhered to pet care plans, medication requirements and dietary restrictions as part of quality care.
- Developed strong bonds with pets, gaining their trust and ensuring a positive care experience.
- Monitored and documented behavioral changes in pets, allowing for timely interventions and improved pet management.
Dog Groomer
Hair of the Dog Pet Salon
Asheville
09.2007 - 11.2025
- Provided expert grooming services, ensuring optimal coat health and breed standard hair cuts.
- enhancing client relationships and fostering repeat business for grooming services.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation, contributing to a safe and hygienic grooming facility.
- Developed tailored grooming plans based on individual pet needs, improving client satisfaction and loyalty.
- Collaborated with pet owners to educate them on grooming maintenance and care, enhancing overall pet wellness.
- Bathed and dried dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments.
- Ensured safety of animals at all times by following established safety protocols.
- Developed long-term relationships with clients and bonded with animals through regular contact.
- Developed positive relationships with clients to ensure repeat business opportunities.
- Delivered excellent service to pet owners to drive repeat business.
- Scheduled appointments for clients using online software programs.
- Provided customers with information on proper dog grooming techniques and pet health care advice.
- Assisted grooming staff with nail clipping, blow-drying and combing during peak hours and holidays.
- Researched new trends in dog grooming industry to stay up-to-date on best practices.
- Cared for pets during owners' absences.
- Ordered additional supplies as needed to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Kept dogs safe by remaining alert to environmental conditions and nearby animals.
- Completed owner paperwork and obtained information regarding possible allergies, potential aggressive behavior, preferred food type and owner contact details.
- Supervised apprentice groomers during daily operations.
- Monitored animals during group play sessions for signs of aggressive or fearful behavior.
- Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
- Administered medications to animals.
Volunteer dog walker for rescue
Self
Asheville
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted in organizing community events to raise awareness about dog adoption, increasing community engagement and support.
- Monitored dogs for signs of distress or illness, ensuring prompt reporting to rescue staff for timely intervention.
- Walked dogs on leash, observing all safety precautions and following commands from owners.
- Provided companionship and comfort to animals during walks.
Education
Patrick Henry High School
Roanoke , Va Skills
- Dog grooming
- Client communication
- Pet wellness education
- Animal behavior monitoring
- Tailored grooming plans
- Group play supervision
- Client relationship building
- Grooming trend research
- Team collaboration
- Pet care during absence
- Dog walking
- Pet care needs
- Client relationship management
- Following pet care instructions
- House sitting
- Animal empathy
- First aid knowledge
- Punctual and reliable
- Pet safety
- Playtime engagement
- Pet socialization
- Valid Driver's license
- Honest and trustworthy
- Pet transportation
- Senior animal care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer dog walker for rescue
Self
08.2024 - 03.2025
Dog Groomer
Hair of the Dog Pet Salon
09.2007 - 11.2025
Private Dog Sitter
Self
01.2004 - Current
Patrick Henry High School