Kathryn Tobin
Sebring,FL
Summary
Professional with solid background in animal care. Strong expertise in handling and bathing pets, ensuring their safety and comfort. Known for excellent teamwork and adaptability. Skilled in maintaining cleanliness, managing supplies, and providing exceptional customer service.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Stocker
Pets Pets Pets Califon Nj
2024 - 2026
- Organized and stocked merchandise on shelves to ensure optimal product visibility.
- Assisted customers in locating pet supplies and provided knowledgeable recommendations.
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated restocking needs to management.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of stock area to enhance efficiency.
Kennel Assistant
Petras Dog Resource Center
2024 - 2025
- Assisted in daily feeding and care routines for diverse dog breeds.
- Maintained cleanliness of kennels, ensuring safe and sanitary environments.
- Executed routine exercise schedules to promote physical well-being of animals.
- Collaborated with team members to implement best practices for animal handling.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
Professional Bather
Platinum Pet Cuts/Grooming
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted clients and pets during check-in and check-out processes. Performed data entry and completed various administrative tasks.
- Assisted in grooming pets by brushing coats, bathing, and drying. Supported pet hygiene through nail clipping and ear cleaning.
- Executed thorough cleaning of grooming stations and cages to support animal welfare and client satisfaction.
Child Care Provider
Ciara Tickner (Private Employer)
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Delivered comprehensive care for two preschool-aged children, ensuring safety and well-being during mother's work hours.
- Facilitated engaging craft and game activities to entertain children.
- Oversaw preparation and settling of children during morning and bedtime routines, fostering a nurturing environment.
Professional Bather
PetSmart
01.2008 - 2012
- Established a friendly atmosphere by promptly greeting clients and their pets during visits.
- Achieved clean and well-groomed pets through thorough coat brushing. Delivered a hygienic environment by bathing and drying pets effectively. Contributed to improved pet health by executing nail clipping and ear cleaning services.
- Performed check-in and check-out duties, data entry and other administrative tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness of grooming areas, stations, and cages to ensure a hygienic environment.
Veterinary Assistant/Technician
Alliance Emergency Animal Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Facilitated thorough evaluations of animal patients through history taking, physical examinations, and laboratory diagnostics.
- Administered medications according to doctors’ prescriptions and directions through oral, IV, and injection methods. Assisted with anesthesia procedures, venipuncture, and catheter placement.
- Facilitated animal care by ensuring timely provision of food and water as instructed by veterinarian to support procedural readiness.
- Demonstrated proficiency in animal restraint and handling practices to maintain a safe environment for both animals and personnel.
- Ensured compliance with cleaning and sterilization standards for all medical equipment to maintain a safe environment.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling and follow-up processes, handling primary and secondary appointments and additional administrative responsibilities.
Data Entry Clerk
DTW
2005 - 2006
- Entered data into company databases with high accuracy and attention to detail.
- Verified and validated information for completeness and correctness.
- Maintained organized records, ensuring easy retrieval of information for team members.
- Assisted in processing incoming documents, enhancing workflow efficiency.
Kennel Technician
Harvest House Kennels
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Provided warm greetings and assistance to clients and their pets to enhance customer experience.
- Executed comprehensive animal care routines, including bathing, feeding, and socialization, to promote well-being.
- Managed administrative tasks to ensure efficient operations, including animal check-in and check-out and payment processing.
- Ensured optimal conditions for animal welfare by keeping occupied kennels in excellent condition and executing thorough cleaning of unoccupied kennels.
Education
Median School of Allied Health Careers
01-2002
High School Diploma -
West Morris Central High School
01-1998
Skills
- Patience with animals
- Proper bathing techniques
- Empathy for animals
- Cleanliness and sanitation
- Pet safety awareness
- Animal handling
- Understanding pet behavior
- Basic animal anatomy
- Nail trimming
- Customer service
Timeline
Professional Bather
Platinum Pet Cuts/Grooming
01.2023 - 01.2024
Child Care Provider
Ciara Tickner (Private Employer)
01.2021 - 01.2023
Professional Bather
PetSmart
01.2008 - 2012
Veterinary Assistant/Technician
Alliance Emergency Animal Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2008
Kennel Technician
Harvest House Kennels
01.2002 - 01.2005
Stocker
Pets Pets Pets Califon Nj
2024 - 2026
Kennel Assistant
Petras Dog Resource Center
2024 - 2025
Data Entry Clerk
DTW
2005 - 2006
Median School of Allied Health Careers
High School Diploma -
West Morris Central High School
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Family Home Care for Dementia Patient 2020-2022
- Provided 24 hour care, including preparation and assistance with meals, and administration of medications.
- Provided information to patient based on patient’s ability to understand.
Family Home Care for Cancer Patient 2018 - 2020
- Provided 24 hour care, including preparation and assistance with meals, bathing and personal hygiene, assistance with mobility with emphasis on fall protection.
- Organized and administered constantly changing regimen of medications. Provided information to patient based on patient’s ability to understand.
- Worked with home hospice when patient was receiving palliative care.
Family Home Care for Cancer Patient 2009
- Helped provide 24 hour care, including preparation and assistance with meals, bathing and personal hygiene, assistance with mobility with emphasis on fall protection.
- Organized and administered constantly changing regimen of medications. Provided information to patient based on patient’s ability to understand.