Hayden Fitzpatrick
8951 Boston State Road Apt.115 Buffalo ,NY
Summary
Adaptable dog daycare attendant with a strong background in dog behavior monitoring, conflict resolution, and emergency response. Experienced in building client relationships, maintaining accurate records, and supporting a clean, organized facility. Focused on safe care, positive service, and smooth daily operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Daycare Attendant
Sergeant Sniffers
Blasdell , NY
10.2024 - Current
- Developed reservation plans for dogs that did not do well on certain busy or slow days or by owner requests.
- Collaborated in team meetings to contribute ideas that enhanced service quality for clients.
- Checked vaccination records before admitting dogs into daycare.
- Maintained accurate activity logs for each dog during daycare stay.
- Cultivated lasting relationships with clients and built trust with animals through consistent, caring interactions.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving injured or ill animals.
- Monitored dog interactions to ensure safety of both animals and humans.
- Displayed patience and understanding when dealing with difficult or aggressive behaviors from canines.
- Maintained professional working relationships with co-workers by communicating effectively.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment throughout the daycare facility by regularly sanitizing cages, bowls, toys and other areas used by the dogs.
- Initiated friendly interactions with pet parents to create a positive environment and shared routine updates about daycare visits.
- Separated incompatible dogs and guided safe group interactions.
- Fed dogs, refreshed water bowls, and followed daily care instructions.
- Supervised dog playgroups at Sergeant Sniffers with close attention to behavior and safety.
Dog Daycare Attendant
Canine Capers
Hamburg, New York
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Facilitated safe and engaging playtime for dogs, ensuring positive interactions among pets.
- Monitored dog behavior during play sessions, intervening to ensure positive interactions and maintain harmony.
- Performed regular cleaning and sanitization of play areas to ensure a healthy environment.
- Updated pet owners on their dogs' activities and behavior, fostering trust and satisfaction.
- Addressed owner inquiries and concerns with professionalism, fostering strong client relationships.
- Answered phone calls and made reservations for dog daycare and dog grooming.
- Coordinated daily activities and schedules with team members, enhancing overall operational flow.
- Reported any issues or concerns to management promptly for resolution
Education
High School Diploma -
Hamburg Highschool
Hamburg, NY06-2021
High School Diploma -
Erie One Boces
West Seneca, NY06-2021
Skills
- Animal safety handling
- Pet first aid
- Health record management
- Care record keeping
- Pet reservation management
- Group play management
- Facility sanitation
- Kennel disinfection
- Equipment disinfection
- Scheduling efficiency
- Team coordination
- Crisis management
- Quick adaptability
- Behavior assessment
- Client communication
- Relationship building
- Issue resolution
- Training techniques
- Activity organization
- Patience and empathy
- Animal body language
Affiliations
- Boy scouts of America
- Hamburg jr. Firefighter program
Accomplishments
- Eagle Scout
- Boy Scout lifesaving Medal of Honer
- Cub Scout First Aid rally- First aid leadership
Timeline
Dog Daycare Attendant
Sergeant Sniffers
10.2024 - Current
Dog Daycare Attendant
Canine Capers
11.2021 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Hamburg Highschool
High School Diploma -
Erie One Boces