Chloe Poundstone
Ottawa,IL
Summary
Ready for diverse animal needs. Knowledgeable about nutrition, medication and differences between breeds. Maintains health of groups of animals by calmly controlling behaviors and anticipating problems. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Groomer
Judy’s
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- 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 animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming, and trimming.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
Kennel Worker
Fox Valley Vet
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
- Maintained sanitary conditions for animals by cleaning living spaces and cages according to State health code guidelines.
- Cared for physical and psychological needs of animals with regular walks and playtime.
- Promoted good hygiene in animals by seeing to grooming needs.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
Education
Veterinary Technician - Animal Sciences
Pennfoster
Pennsylvania Furnace, PAHigh School Diploma -
Pennfoster
Pennsylvania 05.2020
Skills
- Safety Procedures
- Price Negotiation
- Pet Waste Removal
- Safe Nail Trimming
- Customer Service
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Appointment Scheduling
- Dog Breed Familiarity
- Pet Grooming Techniques
- Teamwork Abilities
- Sanitation Practices
- Animal Handling Expertise
- Product Knowledge
Timeline
Dog Groomer
Judy’s
05.2019 - 10.2021
Kennel Worker
Fox Valley Vet
03.2017 - 02.2018
Veterinary Technician - Animal Sciences
Pennfoster
High School Diploma -
Pennfoster
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