Dawn Strother
Texas City,TX
Summary
Professional kennel technician with proven expertise in animal care and facility management. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring consistent care and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in animal handling, health monitoring, and maintaining clean, safe environments. Reliable and driven to achieve results in all tasks.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Kennel Technician
The Good Shepherd Inn
04.2018 - Current
- Addressed any behavioral issues observed promptly using positive reinforcement techniques, promoting good habits among the animals in our care.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
- Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
- Trained animals in behavioral compliance or other special routines or commands.
- Assisted with development of animal behavior modification plans.
Kennel Technician
Parkwood Animal Hospital
02.2024 - 07.2025
- Maintained compliance with local regulations and industry standards by adhering to guidelines for proper animal welfare and facility maintenance.
- Managed supply inventory to ensure adequate resources were available for daily tasks, such as cleaning and feeding.
- Reduced illness outbreaks with thorough monitoring of animal health and prompt reporting of any concerns.
- Collaborated with veterinarians to develop individualized treatment plans for animals with special needs or medical conditions.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing attentive care to animals, addressing specific needs and concerns.
- Streamlined daily operations for efficiency, optimizing feeding schedules and exercise routines.
- Administered medication according to veterinarian instructions, closely monitoring the effects on animal health and wellbeing.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and animals, regularly inspecting facilities for potential hazards.
- Consistently met deadlines for routine tasks like feeding, walking, grooming, administering medications – ensuring that the pets received optimal care during their stay.
- Enhanced pet health by implementing strict cleanliness protocols and ensuring proper sanitation of kennels.
- Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Reduced incident rates by implementing comprehensive behavioral assessment for each new animal, tailoring care approaches accordingly.
Kennel Technician
Clear Lake Kennels
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Maintained clean and sanitary living conditions for animals, reducing stress and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Enhanced animal socialization skills through daily interaction and playtime activities.
- Implemented efficient feeding schedules, ensuring all animals received proper nutrition on a timely basis.
- Provided exceptional customer service to pet owners, addressing concerns and answering questions regarding the care of their pets.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of kennels, identifying potential hazards and taking corrective action as needed.
Kennel Master
Gulf Greyhound Park
12.2019 - 02.2021
- 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.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Responsible for up to 100 racing greyhounds from weigh in until race time.
- Insured all dogs were correctly identified and numbered
- Supervised and trained all dog runners.
Education
High School Diploma -
Texas City High School
Texas City, TX05.1975
Skills
- Animal handling expertise
- Sanitation protocols
- Reliability
- Canine behavior
- Nutrition management
- Behavior observation
- Excellent communication
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Kennel Technician
Parkwood Animal Hospital
02.2024 - 07.2025
Kennel Technician
Clear Lake Kennels
03.2022 - 11.2023
Kennel Master
Gulf Greyhound Park
12.2019 - 02.2021
Lead Kennel Technician
The Good Shepherd Inn
04.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Texas City High School
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