Claire Boenitz
La Grange Park,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate advocate for animals and owners alike, with ample experience in delivering care to pets in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated skill in monitoring behaviors, keeping areas clean, and updating daily documentation. Clear and open communicator with exemplary observational and multitasking skills. Well-versed in animal behaviors and respectful, humane handling.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Attendant Shift Leader
Countryside Veterinary Center
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide best possible care
- Delegated tasks of walking, cleaning up after, feeding, distributing medication, bathing, and keeping records of up to 150 boarders at a time
- Monitored pets and promptly reported any unusual behaviors or symptoms to treatment facility
- Cleaned and disinfected entire hospital—including kennels, grooming area, treatment, bathrooms, hallways, and laundry areas
Daycare Attendant
Countryside Veterinary Center
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Cultivated strong relationships with owners and pets, fostering trust and collaboration between staff and owners
- Monitored pets' activities to verify safety, harmony, and wellbeing, in groups as large as 50 dogs
- Swiftly responded to behaviors that indicated stress or aggression, to keep groups harmonious and enriching
- Conducted social evaluations to determine candidates for daycare program, using knowledge of canine behavior
- Facilitated open dialogue with owners and made recommendations to set dogs up for success, including the removal of dogs from the daycare program if necessary
- Contributed to development of a standard operating procedure by providing empirically-supported notes on canine behavior
- Sanitized toys, bowls, chairs, equipment, and floors to ensure cleanliness and prevent the spread of pathogens
Recovery Coach Technician
Maryville Academy
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Encouraged clients' sense of responsibility for their recovery journey through professional, amiable communication
- Maintained accurate, reliable records of medication counts and administration, incident reports, and client information
- Prioritized multiple urgent needs to ensure client needs and management were met in a timely manner
- Trained multiple new employees in safety standards, proper interaction with clients, and medication administration
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Health & Behavior
Unity Environmental University
Unity, ME08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychological Science
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05.2020
Skills
- Housekeeping Duties
- Proper Animal Restraint
- Critical Thinking
- Animal Behavior Education
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Microsoft Office
- Equipment Disinfection
- Problem-Solving
- Written and Oral Communication
- Human and Animal Safety
- Detailed Record-Keeping
References
Colleen Williams - Kennel Department Manager
Countryside Veterinary Center
Cell: 312.343.2842
colleen.c.williams1@gmail.com
Kate Whalen
Countryside Veterinary Center
Practice Manager
Work: 708.469.6050
Cell: 773.420.8266
kate@countrysidevetcare.com
Timeline
Kennel Attendant Shift Leader
Countryside Veterinary Center
05.2022 - 12.2023
Daycare Attendant
Countryside Veterinary Center
05.2022 - 12.2023
Recovery Coach Technician
Maryville Academy
09.2020 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Animal Health & Behavior
Unity Environmental University
Bachelor of Science - Psychological Science
Ball State University
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