Jack Grow
Peoria,Illinois
Summary
Motivated Veterinary Student skilled in caring for any and all animals. Recognized for expertly monitoring conditions, maintaining cleanliness and documenting daily activities. Offers in-depth knowledge of basic medical issues and conditions paired with outstanding physical stamina.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Attendant
Meadowbrook Veterinary Clinic
Peoria, Illinois
02.2024 - Current
- Monitored safety of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
- Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
- Followed consistent safety procedures, maintained visible animal identification and checked tags to minimize care errors.
- Explained lodging, grooming and care services to pet owners and cross-sold specialty products.
- Cleaned cages in accordance with health code requirements to ensure sanitary environment for animals.
- Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
- Assisted grooming staff with nail clipping, blow-drying and combing during peak hours and holidays.
- Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
- Promoted optimal animal health by feeding and watering on regular schedule.
- Removed waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas and placed in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
- Treated superficial wounds and called in veterinarian assistance for more complex concerns.
- Medicated animals with controlled kennel drugs such as Trazodone, Gabapentin and more in-depth as becoming a shift lead and being able to administer Insulin to diabetic boarding patients.
Animal Caretaker
Whitney Veterinary Hospital
Peoria, Illinois
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Followed consistent safety procedures, maintained visible animal identification and checked tags to minimize care errors.
- Promoted optimal animal health by feeding and watering on regular schedule.
- Monitored safety of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
- Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
- Adhered to pet care plans, medication requirements and dietary restrictions as part of quality care.
- Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Administered medications to animals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Peoria Notre Dame
Peoria05-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, ILSkills
- Exercising and playing
- Animal Care
- Care Monitoring
- Safety Monitoring
- Group management
- Behavior Observation
- Meal Preparation
- Facilities Maintenance
- Treatment Administration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Feeding and Watering
- Critical Thinking
- Injury and Illness Treatment
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Equipment Disinfection
- Animal Observations
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kennel Attendant
Meadowbrook Veterinary Clinic
02.2024 - Current
Animal Caretaker
Whitney Veterinary Hospital
08.2023 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Peoria Notre Dame
Associate of Applied Science - Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Illinois Central College
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