At Abc Animal And Bird Clinic, I honed my expertise in animal care and empathy, significantly enhancing kennel hygiene and animal well-being. My adeptness in multitasking and strong interpersonal skills fostered positive client relationships and a collaborative team environment, achieving a notable improvement in animal safety and care standards.
Work History
Kennel Assistant
Abc Animal And Bird Clinic
Stocked kennel and cleaning supplies to maintain proper inventory for daily performance
Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
Maintained kennel cleanliness and hygiene, reducing the spread of disease and providing a comfortable environment for animals.
Developed strong relationships with clients through open communication and trust-building interactions during drop-off and pick-up times.
Ensured safety of all animals through proper handling techniques and adherence to established protocols.
Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
Monitored animal behavior for signs of illness or distress, promptly reporting any concerns to management or veterinary staff.
Completed animal intakes to board animals, labeling all home items and toys properly.
Provided excellent customer service to pet owners, addressing questions and concerns regarding their pets'' stay at the kennel.
Completed daily cleaning of kennels, cages and public areas using disease control protocol to provide sterile environment.
Administered care for animals and reported signs of illness, disease and injury to veterinarians.
Collaborated with other staff members to create a positive work environment focused on delivering high-quality care to all animals in the facility.
Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously, including animal care, client interactions, and administrative duties.
Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
Education
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Class
Houston, TX
07.2023
High School Diploma -
Parkview Baptist
Houston, TX
02.2003
Skills
Animal care
Patience with animals
Empathy for animals
Animal behavior
Feeding animals
Exercising and playing
Animal handling
Animal restraint
Sanitation protocols
Safety monitoring
Behavior observation
Care monitoring
Record keeping
Honest and dependable
Critical thinking
Problem-solving
Housekeeping duties
Attention to detail
Medication administration
Human and animal safety
Meal preparation
Pet owner advisory
Teamwork
Time management
Multitasking
Self motivation
Additional Information
Over the years I have also done animal rescue and fostering. I have provided and loving home environment to sick, injured, abused and abandoned animals while they waited to find their forever families.