Kylie Milligan
Weeki Wachee,FL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Committed and compassionate Kennel Technician providing quality care for animals. Proficient in animal safety protocols and possesses excellent communication and customer service skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Technician
Diane Garcia
Animal Care Center Of Weeki Wachee
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Responded to customer inquiries related to services or accommodations, created online bookings for customers, prepared customer invoices, accepted payments, and processed refund and cancellation requests.
- Performed pet intake and filled paperwork to gain necessary information concerning health, vaccinations, medications, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Prepared and administered medications, special diets, and other treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
Private Dog Trainer
Self-Employed
Weeki Wachee
01.2018 - Current
- Consulted with owners to discuss behavioral concerns and determine final goals.
- Discussed effective canine socialization methods with pet owners and explained proper use of commands during teaching including, sit, down, stay, recall, place, and heel.
- Helped dogs overcome anxiety and reactivity by using positive association to desensitize to triggers.
- Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, triggers, signs of aggression or fear, abilities and aptitude for training, to formulate a training routine.
- Implemented positive reinforcement with animals using "clicker-training" method, voice rewards and food rewards.
- Trained animals to respond to specific cues from both owners and handlers.
- Developed long-term relationships with clients and bonded with animals through regular contact.
Skills
- Appointment Scheduling
- Payment Processing
- Customer Assistance
- Dog Body Language Interpretation
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Housebreaking Techniques
- Advanced Obedience Training
- Puppy Socialization Expertise
- Fear and Anxiety Management
Timeline
Kennel Technician
Diane Garcia
06.2022 - 12.2022
Private Dog Trainer
Self-Employed
01.2018 - Current