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Overview
Work History
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Diamond Golden

Tavares,FL

Summary


Professional animal care specialist prepared to excel in kennel environment. Extensive experience in maintaining sanitary conditions and providing attentive care for animals. Collaborative team member who adapts to changing needs and consistently achieves results. Recognized for strong communication skills and reliable work ethic.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Kennel Technician

Southern Coast K9
08.2024 - Current
  • Implemented efficient feeding schedules, ensuring all animals received proper nutrition on a timely basis.
  • Trained animals in behavioral compliance or other special routines or commands.
  • Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
  • Consulted with veterinarians to diagnose problems and administered prescribed treatments.
  • Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
  • Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
  • Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.

Receptionist/Veterinary Technician

Pet Care Center
07.2021 - Current
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
  • Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
  • Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
  • Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Vet Technician

Howey In The Hills
03.2020 - 09.2021
  • Handled challenging animal behavior situations calmly and effectively to ensure safety for all involved parties.
  • Assisted in surgical procedures with proper preparation and sterilization techniques, ensuring a safe environment.
  • Efficiently performed lab work, including blood draws, urinalysis, and fecal examinations for accurate diagnoses.
  • Maintained clean and sanitary conditions within the clinic by following strict sanitation protocols and guidelines.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
  • Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
  • Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
  • Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.

Lead

Doglando
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • kept Dog facility clean & sterile.
  • Skilled at working independently as dogs leader, monitoring dogs while under facility care.
  • Transporting Dogs to & from facility, responsible for schedule picks ups & drop offs.
  • responsible for following feeding schedules & grooming.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Light receptionist work, checking Dogs in & out facility, answering phones & assisting clients.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Kennel Technician

Paws & Play Dog Resort & Training Center
12.2019 - 02.2020
  • 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.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to pet owners, addressing concerns and answering questions regarding the care of their pets.
  • Performed opening & closing duties, Bathe dogs, dremmel nails, clean ears, brush out coats, walk dogs & followed feeding schedule.
  • Light receptionist work, answering phones & assisting customers. Checking guests in & out of dog are.
  • Supervised play yard
  • Conducted regular safety inspections of kennels, identifying potential hazards and taking corrective action as needed.

Stable Hand

Wind Song Equestrian
07.2018 - 11.2019
  • Maintained clean stables for optimal horse health and safety standards.
  • Maintained saddles, bridles, and riding gear and helped fit items to specific horses.
  • Monitored horse behavior closely, promptly addressing any issues or concerns to maintain their wellbeing.
  • Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
  • Enhanced horse care by implementing efficient grooming and feeding routines.
  • Brought horses in & out for recreation to maintain horse health.

Education

No Degree - Animal Science

Unity Environmental University
Orlando, FL
08-2024

High School Diploma -

Timber Creek High School
Orlando, FL
05-2013

Skills

  • Sanitation protocols
  • Patience and resilience
  • Animal handling expertise
  • Animal restraint techniques
  • Typing & computer skilled
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Reliability
  • Progress documentation
  • Animal Care
  • Animal observations
  • Cash Handling
  • Anatomy
  • Animal Grooming
  • Pet owner advisory
  • Relationship building
  • Human and animal safety
  • Food supplement preparation
  • Problem-solving
  • Medication documentation
  • Facilities maintenance
  • Processing medical records
  • Medical Terminologies
  • Animal training

Timeline

Kennel Technician

Southern Coast K9
08.2024 - Current

Receptionist/Veterinary Technician

Pet Care Center
07.2021 - Current

Lead

Doglando
08.2020 - 06.2021

Vet Technician

Howey In The Hills
03.2020 - 09.2021

Kennel Technician

Paws & Play Dog Resort & Training Center
12.2019 - 02.2020

Stable Hand

Wind Song Equestrian
07.2018 - 11.2019

No Degree - Animal Science

Unity Environmental University

High School Diploma -

Timber Creek High School
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