Kelli Yanusko
Petco Grooming
Ruther Glen,VA
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience
Animal care specialist skilled in health monitoring, schedule coordination, and sanitation maintenance. Proven ability to complete accurate service records and address urgent animal needs promptly.
Work History
Grooming Assistant
7 Months- Performed bath services using Petco shampoo and conditioning products.
- Prepared coats by brushing out debris and detangling fur before grooming.
- Completed drying steps with towels and dryers in line with safety procedures.
- Managed guest intake and release processes for Petco grooming appointments.
Dog Daycare Attendant
8 Months- Monitored dogs for signs of stress, injury, or illness throughout daycare.
- Acted quickly during emergencies involving injured or ill animals.
- Delivered meals and medications according to owner directions and timed schedules.
- Maintained safe, sanitary facility conditions by cleaning cages, bowls, toys, and shared animal areas.
- Updated pet parents during checkout on their pets' activities and addressed care questions to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Tracked and organized inventory of food, toys, and cleaning products to ensure smooth daily operations. for food, toys, and cleaning products to support daily operations.
- Supported smooth teamwork through consistent, professional communication with coworkers.
Overnight Team Lead
8 Months- Executed opening, closing, and shift-change processes to maintain operational consistency each day.
- Applied food safety procedures to uphold hygiene standards across daily operations.
- Tracked inventory levels and restocked prep and service stations to maintain operational readiness.
- Managed cash register activity ensuring accurate transactions and reporting.
- Resolved customer concerns with professional communication, enhancing overall satisfaction.
- Directed supply ordering to maintain consistent stock of essential items.
- Prepared paperwork accurately and promptly in line with established guidelines.
- Analyzed data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Dog Daycare Attendant
1 Year 5 Months- Provided daily dog care, including feeding, walking, bathing, brushing, and enrichment activities to ensure well-being.
- Observed dog-to-dog and dog-to-human interactions to maintain safe environment.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations involving injured or ill animals.
- Cultivated client relationships and built trust with animals through consistent, compassionate interaction.
- Ensured all dogs had up-to-date vaccinations prior to entering daycare. for all dogs before daycare admission.
- Conducted daily health assessments, documented behavioral and physical changes, and communicated concerns to management.
- Prepared and administered meals and medications according to owner directions and timing.
- Handled check-in and check-out duties while maintaining accurate records.
- Trained new staff members on care standards and service procedures.
Pet Care Specialist
1 Year 6 Months- Conducted daily animal health assessments to monitor wellness, promptly identifying injuries or illnesses.
- Trained pet owners on proper care practices and ongoing health maintenance.
- Advised pet owners on nutrition needs by breed, size, and age.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient operations and uphold high standards of pet care.
- Maintained clean habitats and followed PetSmart animal care standards.
- Applied safety procedures, visible animal identification, and tag verification to reduce care errors.
- Followed precise feeding directions and care schedules for animals in facility.
- Handled customer concerns professionally to support quick issue resolution.
- Built positive client communication to identify and meet unique pet needs.
- Managed restocking and organized PetSmart pet care aisles for easy access.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Cyber Security
Skills
Animal handling
Animal care assessment
Animal condition monitoring
Sanitation adherence
Animal care standards
Animal anatomy
Animal welfare knowledge
Pet behavior understanding
Record management
Treatment documentation
Appointment scheduling
Attention to detail
Information collection
Behavior observation
Client communication
Multitasking
Problem identification
Problem-solving abilities
Problem identification
Effective communication
Multitasking communication
Microsoft Office proficiency
Certification
- Pet CPR and First Aid Certified
Timeline
Grooming Assistant
Petco Grooming
06.2019 - 01.2020Read More
Dog Daycare Attendant
Sonny's Place
09.2018 - 05.2019Read More
Overnight Team Lead
Subway
01.2018 - 09.2018Read More
Dog Daycare Attendant
Olde Town Pet Resort
10.2009 - 03.2011Read More
Pet Care Specialist
PetSmart
03.2006 - 09.2007Read More
Germanna Community College
Some College (No Degree) from Cyber Security
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