Kennel Technician
Husky House
06.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Cleaned and organized other areas in the building that needed it, for example cleaning and folding laundry, mopping and towel drying floors, cleaning and drying dishes.
- Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Recorded dogs' intake and output, physical condition and behavior for updated kennel logs.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
- Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
- Developed and implemented enrichment plans to keep animals healthy and stimulated.
- Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
- Reset procedure rooms between appointments and disinfected equipment.
- Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners.
