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Elayna Sherwood

Linden,MI

Summary

Compassionate Kennel Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in animal care, medication administration, and facility maintenance ensuring optimal health and safety standards are met. Possess strong communication skills, empathy, and patience which are critical in managing animals with diverse needs and temperaments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kennel Assistant

Dog Town & Kitty City
Howell , MI
07.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in daily care and feeding of animals in a busy kennel environment.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kennel facilities and animal areas.
  • Monitored animal behavior for signs of stress or illness during shifts.
  • Groomed animals including brushing fur, trimming nails, cleaning ears, bathing and shampooing coats.
  • Administered medications such as pills and injections.

Barn Assistant

The Fox Den Farm
Swartz Creek, Michigan
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Cleaned and maintained barns, stalls, and paddocks.
  • Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies.
  • Monitored animal health and reported any concerns to the supervisor.
  • Turned horses in and out in specified paddocks.

Assistant Manager

Main Street Rocks
Durand , MI
05.2021 - 11.2023
  • Managed inventory tracking systems to ensure accurate stock levels.
  • Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Packaged and tracked online orders.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of products on the main floor.

Veterinary Shadowing

Mid-Michigan Equine Clinic
Shiawassee , MI
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Assisted veterinarians in conducting physical examinations of animals.
  • Observed surgical procedures and learned proper sterilization techniques.
  • Engaged with pet owners to gather information and provide support.
  • Supported staff in administering vaccinations and treatments to animals.
  • Shadowed veterinary technicians to understand daily operational workflows.

Veterinary Shadowing

Pointe Animal Hospital
Fenton, Michigan
09.2019 - 06.2020
  • Attended veterinary appointments with doctors and observed the medical process.
  • Assisted veterinarians with medical treatments such as vaccinations, dental cleanings, wound care management and bandaging.
  • Observed surgeries, radiographs, ultrasounds, and other diagnostic procedures.
  • Performed routine cleaning duties such as sanitizing exam rooms and cages between patients.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing

Saginaw Valley State University
Bay City, MI
12-2024

Skills

  • Understand and able to teach Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel, Word, and SPSS
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Experience in management
  • Experience in handling money in a register and store safe
  • Low skill level suture technique
  • Experience in handling large and small animals
  • Experience in handling clinical instruments
  • Basic wet lab techniques

Affiliations

  • Horseback riding and showing (2010-2020).

Certification

  • IDEXX online cytology course certification.

Timeline

Kennel Assistant

Dog Town & Kitty City
07.2024 - Current

Barn Assistant

The Fox Den Farm
05.2024 - 09.2024

Veterinary Shadowing

Mid-Michigan Equine Clinic
06.2023 - 09.2023

Assistant Manager

Main Street Rocks
05.2021 - 11.2023

Veterinary Shadowing

Pointe Animal Hospital
09.2019 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing

Saginaw Valley State University

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