Brooklyn Smith
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Driven Kennel Assistant from Heritage Animal Hospital, adept in animal care and grooming, showcasing strong empathy towards animals and exceptional teamwork. Excelled in maintaining kennel hygiene and managing distressed animals, significantly enhancing pet health and safety. Skilled in customer service, effectively supporting team and client needs.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Assistant
Heritage Animal Hospital
Morgantown, KY
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Stocked kennel and cleaning supplies to maintain proper inventory for daily performance.
- Assisted with grooming services such as bathing, brushing, nail trimming, and ear cleaning for improved pet hygiene and health.
- Managed challenging situations with distressed or aggressive animals using patience and appropriate restraint methods.
- Maintained detailed records of each animal''s care, including feeding schedules, exercise routines, and any special requirements.
- Maintained kennel cleanliness and hygiene, reducing the spread of disease and providing a comfortable environment for animals.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Ensured safety of all animals through proper handling techniques and adherence to established protocols.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Monitored animal behavior for signs of illness or distress, promptly reporting any concerns to management or veterinary staff.
- Completed animal intakes to board animals, labeling all home items and toys properly.
- Recorded information such as feeding schedules, appearance, behavior of boarded or hospitalized patients to monitor stay.
- Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
- Answered telephones and performed administrative duties to assist receptionist during busy periods.
- Performed grooming activities for boarded and hospitalized animals.
- Protected animals from care errors by maintaining clear and secure tags.
- Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Reset procedure rooms between appointments and disinfected equipment.
Hardees
Frontline
Morgantown, KY
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Butler County High School
Morgantown, KY05.2024
Skills
- Animal Care
- Patience with Animals
- Empathy for Animals
- Animal Behavior
- Appointment Scheduling
- Feeding animals
- Sanitation protocols
- Behavior Observation
- Care Monitoring
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Honest and Dependable
- Customer Service
- Housekeeping Duties
- Meal Preparation
- Tick Removal
- Animal Grooming
Timeline
Kennel Assistant
Heritage Animal Hospital
01.2024 - 06.2024
Hardees
Frontline
05.2023 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
Butler County High School