Kylee Meuth
Rosanky,TX
Summary
I feel as if I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. I am willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animal Care Specialist
Austin Animal Center
7201 Levander Loop Austin TX
01.2022 - Current
- Maintained clean habitats by following strict sanitation protocols, minimizing the spread of disease among animal populations.
- Trained new staff members on proper handling techniques and safety protocols, reducing instances of injury to both staff and animals.
- Managed inventory of supplies, ordering necessary items in a timely manner to maintain efficient operations.
- Participated in community outreach events, promoting responsible pet ownership and the organization''s mission.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Animal Protection Officer
Austin Animal Center
02.2020 - 01.2022
- I work daily with servicing and communicating with our community
- I enforce county and city laws and regulations that are applicable to the animal control program
- I can work on my own in an environment where I fully depend on myself, making my own decisions that are safest for me, the community, and animals
- I keep rabies exposure under control
- I can work in a high paced, high-stress environment
- I work with dangerous animals such as aggressive dogs and wildlife
- I am expected to assess injured animals and help them with their needs.
Animal Care Technician
Austin Animal Center
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Leadership role is fulfilled when daily supervisors leave for the day
- Make quick and efficient decisions
- Work with quarantine bite dogs
- Know basic animal care needs
- Skill of keeping myself and others safe while working with a dangerous animal
- Assign tasks to coworkers to efficiently complete daily schedules.
Pet Care Technician & Groomer
Exmoor Pet Care
09.2016 - 12.2019
- Supervise group playtime for multiple dogs and observe signs of illness or injury
- Feed and water dogs according to schedules and feeding instructions; mix food, liquid formulas, medications, and food supplements according to instructions
- Provide treatment to sick or injured dogs; contact veterinarian to secure any further treatment
- Complete facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect dog quarters
- Perform animal grooming duties such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears
- Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
Veterinarian Assistant (Internship)
Sunset Canyon Clinic
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Provide care to a wide range of animals and examine animals to detect and determine the nature of illness or injury
- Advise animal owners regarding feeding, general care, medical conditions, or treatment options
- Collect feces, urine, and blood for examination and analysis
- Monitor animals recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms
- Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures
- Fill medication prescription and administer medication and immunizations to animals as prescribed
- Provide emergency first aid to sick or injured animals
- Administers anesthetics during surgery and monitor the effects on animals.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Bowie High School
Austin, TX05.2018
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Emergency Response
- Adoption Assistance
- Animal Socialization
- Animal Handling
- Animal Care
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Communication
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15-20 staff members.
- Received my Fear Free certificate
- Received an Investigating Animal Abuse for Law Enforcement certificate.
- Maddie's Fund- Dog Handling and Intake to Placement courses
Certification
CVA Certified Veterinarian Assistant, Dripping Springs, TX
Timeline
Animal Care Specialist
Austin Animal Center
01.2022 - Current
Animal Protection Officer
Austin Animal Center
02.2020 - 01.2022
Animal Care Technician
Austin Animal Center
10.2019 - 02.2020
Veterinarian Assistant (Internship)
Sunset Canyon Clinic
10.2017 - 03.2018
Pet Care Technician & Groomer
Exmoor Pet Care
09.2016 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
James Bowie High School