Animals
Hunter Fitzmorris
Dog groomer
Cheyenne,WY
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate, and friendly kennel attendant with nearly five years of experience. Skilled in maintaining a clean kennel environment and providing essential care such as feeding and grooming. Ensuring the comfort and well-being of animals and customers through effective communication and animal handling is a top priority. Proficient in retail sales, time management, organization, and problem-solving. Experienced in medication administration and committed to providing animal playtime, exercise, and enrichment. Capable of handling the transportation of animals in a fast-paced, high-stress environment. Competent kennel attendant adept at meeting the diverse needs of animals. Maintaining detailed records of feedings and treatments to facilitate open communication with owners is essential. Overall animal well-being is a key focus.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
Dog Bather
nirvana pet spa
cheyenne, WY
08.2025 - Current
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Welcomed customers upon arrival and ushered pets to holding kennels or group play areas.
- Ensured all dogs were thoroughly dried using appropriate techniques, reducing the risk of skin irritations or infections.
- Increased repeat business with personalized care and attention to each dog''s unique needs.
- Successfully calmed anxious pets during the bathing process using proven soothing techniques.
- Provided exceptional care for senior or special needs dogs, accommodating their specific requirements during bathing sessions.
- Safely handled various breeds of dogs, ensuring their comfort throughout the bathing process.
Kennel Assistant
Frontier Veterinary Clinic
09.2024 - Current
- Kept cages, kennels, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
- Performed grooming activities for boarded and hospitalized animals.
- Stocked kennel and cleaning supplies to maintain proper inventory for daily performance.
- Ensured safety of all animals through proper handling techniques and adherence to established protocols.
- Collaborated with other staff members to create a positive work environment focused on delivering high-quality care to all animals in the facility.
- Administered care for animals and reported signs of illness, disease and injury to veterinarians.
- Monitored animal behavior for signs of illness or distress, promptly reporting any concerns to management or veterinary staff.
- Provided compassionate care for sick or injured animals while they recovered under veterinary supervision at the facility.
- Completed daily cleaning of kennels, cages and public areas using disease control protocol to provide sterile environment.
- Contributed to team efforts in emergency situations, assisting veterinarians with urgent medical procedures when necessary.
- Managed challenging situations with distressed or aggressive animals using patience and appropriate restraint methods.
Kennel Technician
Frontier Pets
07.2020 - 09.2025
- Ensured safe and friendly atmospheres for animals and customers, resulting in 45% increase in sales
- Ensured all animals had Microchips, resulting in 45% of sales being done proficiently
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene of kennel facility for 300+ animals, resulting in 50% or more reduction in incidents of illness or infection
- Thoroughly cleaned all animal cages, enclosures, and litter boxes for 300+ animals, resulting in 80% reduction in incidents of illness or infection
- Assisted with the store's inventory and helped sell at least 20-35% of items
- Minimized animal injury risk by 45% by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards
- Performed primary wound care and other medical aid in 45% of animals in my care
- Trained 35% of new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care, and feeding protocols
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Recorded dogs' intake and output, physical condition and behavior for updated kennel logs.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Contributed to client retention by providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Prepared and administered medications and treatments.
Kennel Attendant
Black Dog Rescue
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene of kennel facility for 20+ animals, resulting in 20% or more reduction in incidents of illness or infection
- Provided laundering of bedding, towels, and toys, preventing illness or infection in 20+ animals, resulting in 30% or more reduction in incidents of illness or infection
- Thoroughly cleaned all animal cages and enclosures for 10+ animals, resulting in 50-75% reduction in incidents of illness or infection
- Minimized animal injury risk by 30% by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards
- Reduced stress levels for 25% of animals during their stay by creating calm and nurturing environment that catered to individual needs
Education
High school diploma -
East High School
Cheyenne, WYNo Degree - Vet Assistant
Abc Animal Behavior College
06.2025 - Current
Skills
Animal Care
undefinedCertification
CPR Certification - AHA
Interests
Computers
Gaming
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Dog Bather
nirvana pet spa
08.2025 - Current
Pet CPR and First Aid ABC
08-2025
No Degree - Vet Assistant
Abc Animal Behavior College
06.2025 - Current
Kennel Assistant
Frontier Veterinary Clinic
09.2024 - Current
Kennel Technician
Frontier Pets
07.2020 - 09.2025
Kennel Attendant
Black Dog Rescue
06.2020 - 07.2020
High school diploma -
East High School