Brooklynn Curry
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Dedicated Kennel Assistant at Spanaway Veterinary Clinic, skilled in animal care and behavior observation. Successfully enhanced animal welfare through compassionate care and effective communication with pet owners. Proficient in medication administration and sanitation protocols, contributing to a safe and healthy environment for all animals. Recognized for building strong relationships with clients and ensuring their pets' well-being.
Personable and dependable with natural affinity for animals and positive, upbeat outlook. Familiar with animal behavior and care, including feeding and basic grooming. Dedicated to providing compassionate and attentive care to ensure well-being and comfort of all animals.
Professional animal care provider equipped to excel in kennel environment. Demonstrates strong attention to animal welfare, cleanliness, and safety protocols. Proven ability to support team efforts and adapt to changing demands. Skilled in basic animal handling, feeding, and facility maintenance. Reliable, dependable, and focused on achieving high standards in all tasks.
Experienced with animal care, safety, and cleanliness in kennel environments. Utilizes effective communication and teamwork to ensure smooth operations. Knowledge of animal behavior and health practices, ensuring safe and nurturing environment for all animals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Assistant
Spanaway Veterinary Clinic
Spanaway, WA
06.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through open communication and trust-building interactions during drop-off and pick-up times.
- 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.
- Completed daily cleaning of kennels, cages and public areas using disease control protocol to provide sterile environment.
- Provided excellent customer service to pet owners, addressing questions and concerns regarding their pets'' stay at the kennel.
- Monitored kennels for toy safety and removed choking hazards.
- Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
- Administered care for animals and reported signs of illness, disease and injury to veterinarians.
- Educated clients about kennel services, policies, and procedures to ensure a smooth experience for both the pet and owner.
- Increased efficiency in daily operations by keeping accurate inventory records of food, supplies, and medications.
- Monitored animal playgroups for aggressive behaviors in order to maintain safety of pet participants.
- Provided compassionate care for sick or injured animals while they recovered under veterinary supervision at the facility.
- Improved animal welfare with regular exercise routines and socialization activities.
- Collaborated with other staff members to create a positive work environment focused on delivering high-quality care to all animals in the facility.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- 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.
- Provided post-operative care, collected specimens, cleaned instruments and filled prescriptions to assist veterinarians.
- Answered telephones and performed administrative duties to assist receptionist during busy periods.
- Performed grooming activities for boarded and hospitalized animals.
- Assisted in the adoption process, helping to place animals in suitable homes.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Recorded dogs' intake and output, physical condition and behavior for updated kennel logs.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
- Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pend Oreille River School
Newport, WASkills
- Animal care
- Patience with animals
- Empathy for animals
- Animal behavior
- Appointment scheduling
- Feeding animals
- Exercising and playing
- Aseptic techniques
- Nutritious feeding
- Basic training
- Stress-free care techniques
- Surgical procedure preparation
- Animal restraint
- Animal handling
- Sanitation protocols
- Safety monitoring
- Behavior observation
- Medical assessment
- Care monitoring
- Record keeping
- Safety control
- Feeding management
- Kennel maintenance
- Group management
- Exercise management
- Behavioral control
- Walk coordination
- Animal bathing
- Animal monitoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Honest and dependable
- Customer service
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Housekeeping duties
- Decision-making
- Dependable and responsible
- Problem identification
- Animal observations
- Attention to detail
- Customer communication
- Supply unloading and storage
- Feeding and watering
- Supply maintenance
- Medication administration
- Work prioritization
- Work planning
- Relationship building
- Medication documentation
- Food intake monitoring
- Human and animal safety
- Meal preparation
- Treatment administration
- Illness assessment and treatment
- Information collection and recording
- Inventory management
- Animal examinations
- Equipment disinfection
- Habitat education
- Pet owner advisory
- Disease prevention
- Animal training
- Facilities maintenance
- Treatment Planning
- Injury and illness treatment
- Physical condition monitoring
- Treatment documentation
- Weight charting
- Materials ordering
- Food supplement preparation
Timeline
Kennel Assistant
Spanaway Veterinary Clinic
06.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Pend Oreille River School