Jayden Kraft
Ames,Iowa
Summary
Educated Animal Care Technician with background working in team-oriented environments. Knowledgeable in animal behavior and safety regulations. Offering 3 years of working with animals professionally and 2 years of volunteer experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Technician
Animal Rescue League of Iowa
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Cleaned and disinfected isolated rooms, hall floors, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to the veterinarian team.
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise and enrichment.
- Documented changes in physical, mental, behavioral, and health conditions.
- Documented changes in eating habits.
Kennel Manager
Blair Small Animal Vet Clinic
11.2017 - 07.2020
- Oversaw care, grooming and medication of pets during temporary kennel stays.
- Developed schedule for kennel assistants to balance walking, feeding and socializing needs of animals in care.
- Established team priorities and maintained communication between kennel workers and the veterinarian.
- Defined clear targets and objectives each week.
Education
No Degree -
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IABachelor of Animal Ecology - Pre-Veterinary And Wildlife
Iowa State University
Ames, IA12.2023
Skills
- Positive Pet Interactions
- Pet Charting Information
- Animal Restraining
- Animal Health Understanding
- Maintain Equipment
- Kind Customer Engagement
Timeline
Care Technician
Animal Rescue League of Iowa
01.2023 - 07.2023
Kennel Manager
Blair Small Animal Vet Clinic
11.2017 - 07.2020
No Degree -
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Bachelor of Animal Ecology - Pre-Veterinary And Wildlife
Iowa State University
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