Kylie balling
Medford
Summary
Compassionate Pet Care Specialist with extensive experience at Petsmart, excelling in animal handling and customer service. Proven ability to maintain optimal pet health through effective medication administration and sanitation practices. Recognized for fostering positive client relationships and providing expert pet care advice, ensuring the well-being of diverse animal species.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Pet Care Specialist
Petsmart
Marlton
08.2019 - Current
- Provided daily care for a variety of pets in a retail environment.
- Assisted customers with pet product selection and care advice.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of pet habitats and displays.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure optimal pet care standards.
- Participated in training new staff on animal handling and safety procedures.
- Kept facility areas clean, neat and sanitized for optimal animal health and well-being.
- Communicated positively with clients to understand and meet pets' unique needs.
- Fed pets on-schedule and with appropriate food for developmental or health requirements.
- Monitored pets for signs of distress, injury and illness and coordinated caring responses.
- Administered medication and treatment as prescribed by veterinarian to optimize animal health.
- Sought veterinarian attention to facilitate care for sick or injured pets.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and responded promptly to inquiries about products or services available at the facility.
- Provided advice on proper nutrition for various types of pets based on breed type, size, age.
- Facilitated adoption processes by providing potential adopters with detailed information about specific animals up for adoption.
- Maintained records of animal histories, medications, treatments, and other important information related to their care.
- Provided pet owners with detailed instructions and guidelines on how to properly care for their pets.
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws pertaining to pet ownership including licensing requirements.
- Monitored safety of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
- Followed consistent safety procedures, maintained visible animal identification and checked tags to minimize care errors.
- Adhered to pet care plans, medication requirements and dietary restrictions as part of quality care.
- Emptied litter boxes, refilled with fresh litter and cleaned animal bedding.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shawnee High School
Medford, NJ06-2017
Skills
- Facility maintenance
- Record keeping
- Animal handling
- Medication administration
- Animal care
- Sanitation practices
- Exotic animal experience
- Creativity and innovation
- Enclosure maintenance
- Pet owner advisory
- Behavioral observation
- Customer service
- Product knowledge
Timeline
Pet Care Specialist
Petsmart
08.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Shawnee High School
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