Jenna N. Grose
Summersville
Summary
Experienced with animal handling and care, ensuring well-being and health of animals in kennel setting. Utilizes knowledge of breed-specific needs and behavioral cues to provide appropriate care and training. Track record of maintaining clean and organized kennels, ensuring safe and comfortable environment for all animals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kennel Technician / Veterinary Assistant
Nicholas Animal Hospital
Summersville, WV
05.2025 - Current
- Took care of all boarders by feeding, watering, and letting them out daily, also ensuring their kennels were kept clean throughout the day.
- Ensuring that everything was always stocked for all technicians and veterinarians.
- Assisted veterinarians and technicians during exams and procedures.
- Loaded rooms with the patients by making sure the weight, temperature, and sometimes fecal was taken and ready for the technicians and the veterinarians.
- Made sure all hospitalized patients had clean kennels throughout the day.
- Wash all surgery packs and clean the surgery area when done to prepare for the next day of surgeries.
- Restrained animals for things like blood draws, x-rays, nail trims, and sanitary shaves.
- Performed routine nail trims on dogs or cats that came into the clinic.
- Provided client education and support.
Bartender
Brownstone Room/Tractor Bar
Mt. Nebo, WV
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted customers by serving them drinks as they ordered them.
- Making sure all food for events or parties is stocked.
- Always making sure customers are kept happy.
Greenhouse Worker
Apple Haus
Summersville, WV
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted customers by checking them out and helping them pick out any flower or vegetable plant that they wanted.
- Made sure that everything was always watered in two greenhouses at least twice a day and kept looking nice for customers.
Store Manager/Chef
Brownstone Mill
Mt. Nebo, WV
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted customers by checking them out and making the food to order when they ordered it.
- Made sure all shelves were kept stocked with grocery items.
- Prepared food when ordered, such as sandwiches, salads, soups, and various desserts.
- Always keep customers happy.
Coach
Nicholas County Basketball Camp
Summersville, WV
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Teach young kids about the game of basketball and teach them the basics so that they can improve in the game of basketball.
- Coach young kids on a selected team and allow them to apply the skills you taught them in a game setting against other young camp kids.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal and Nutritional Science
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.2026
Skills
- Sanitation protocols
- Patience and resilience
- Animal handling expertise
- Animal nutrition proficiency
- Record keeping
- Safety control
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Beef Quality Assurance - (2025 - 2028)
Timeline
Kennel Technician / Veterinary Assistant
Nicholas Animal Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Greenhouse Worker
Apple Haus
04.2025 - 06.2025
Bartender
Brownstone Room/Tractor Bar
08.2023 - Current
Coach
Nicholas County Basketball Camp
06.2023 - 06.2023
Store Manager/Chef
Brownstone Mill
05.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Animal and Nutritional Science
West Virginia University