Faith Whittington
Purvis,MS
Summary
Dedicated Kennel Technician at Purvis Animal Clinic with expertise in animal handling and care monitoring. Proven ability to enhance animal well-being through effective feeding management and sanitation protocols. Recognized for exceptional customer service and communication skills, ensuring pet owners are informed and satisfied with care provided.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Technician
Purvis Animal Clinic
Purvis, MS
07.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Monitored animal behavior and health to ensure well-being.
- Maintained cleanliness of kennel facilities and equipment.
- Assisted in feeding and exercise routines for various breeds.
- Communicated with pet owners regarding care instructions and updates.
- Collaborated with veterinary staff to support patient care initiatives.
- Documented animal intake information and health observations accurately.
- 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.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Assisted in training new staff members on kennel procedures, ensuring high standards of animal care were consistently maintained.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Improved animal health by administering medications and vaccinations as directed by veterinarians.
- Followed strict disease control protocols during cleaning tasks, minimizing risk of illness transmission among shelter population.
- Participated actively in emergency response situations involving injured or aggressive animals, ensuring the safety of both staff and animals involved.
- Managed inventory of supplies and equipment, maintaining adequate stock levels to meet the needs of the kennel operation.
- Assisted in successful adoption processes by providing accurate information about each animal''s temperament and needs.
- Documented animals' weight, size and condition in computer system for review by senior staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Undetermined
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MSHigh School Diploma -
Purvis High School
Purvis, MS05.2023
Skills
- Sanitation protocols
- Patience and resilience
- Animal handling expertise
- Care monitoring
- Behavior observation
- Animal restraint techniques
- Animal nutrition proficiency
- Veterinary assistance
- Medical assessment
- Record keeping
- Canine behavior
- Walk coordination
- Feeding management
- Safety control
- Customer service
- Dependable and responsible
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Animal grooming
- Critical thinking
- Equipment disinfection
- Problem-solving
- Problem identification
- Medication documentation
- Task prioritization
- Work prioritization
Timeline
Kennel Technician
Purvis Animal Clinic
07.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Undetermined
Pearl River Community College
High School Diploma -
Purvis High School