Maddilyn Butler
Charlotte,TN
Summary
Experienced animal shelter worker and kennel worker with a strong background in animal care, handling, and nutrition. Demonstrated ability to maintain cleanliness and order in animal enclosures, while ensuring the health and safety of animals. Skilled in administering medications, wound care, and vaccinations. Excellent communication skills with pet owners and a passion for finding home for stray and unwanted animals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Technician
Humane Society of Dickson Tn
Dickson, TN
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Maintained clean and sanitary living conditions for animals, reducing stress and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Enhanced animal socialization skills through daily interaction and playtime activities.
- Implemented efficient feeding schedules, ensuring all animals received proper nutrition on a timely basis.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of kennels, identifying potential hazards and taking corrective action as needed.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Collaborated with veterinary staff to provide medical treatments and monitor post-surgery recovery for animals in our care.
- Improved animal health by administering medications and vaccinations as directed by veterinarians.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases.
- Participated actively in emergency response situations involving injured or aggressive animals, ensuring the safety of both staff and animals involved.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
Kennel Tech
Aunt Darlene’s Dog Boarding
Charlotte, TN
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Enhanced animal socialization skills through daily interaction and playtime activities.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of kennels, identifying potential hazards and taking corrective action as needed.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Monitored animal behavior closely, identifying potential issues and reporting them to facility management for further evaluation.
- Collaborated with veterinary staff to provide medical treatments and monitor post-surgery recovery for animals in our care.
- Improved animal health by administering medications and vaccinations as directed by veterinarians.
- Recorded dogs' intake and output, physical condition and behavior for updated kennel logs.
- Participated actively in emergency response situations involving injured or aggressive animals, ensuring the safety of both staff and animals involved.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Managed inventory of supplies and equipment, maintaining adequate stock levels to meet the needs of the kennel operation.
- Assisted in successful adoption processes by providing accurate information about each animal''s temperament and needs.
Education
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA12.2023
Skills
- Care monitoring
- Patience and resilience
- Sanitation protocols
- Animal restraint techniques
- Safety monitoring
- Animal nutrition proficiency
- Veterinary assistance
- Medical assessment
- Canine behavior
- Feeding management
- Animal bathing
- Kennel maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Customer service
- Dependable and responsible
- Medication administration
- Customer communication
- Problem-solving
- Meal preparation
- Injury and illness treatment
- Disease prevention
- Treatment administration
- Pet owner advisory
- Animal examinations
- Self motivation
- Vaccine administration
- Wound management
- Continuing education
- Preventative care
- Surgical assistance
- Animal handling
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Post operative care
- Sample collection
Personal Information
I am Maddie, an 18-year old with a profound passion for animal welfare. My long-term objective is to establish a career as a veterinarian. Through my endeavors with my mother, we have fostered and cared for hundreds of dogs and puppies through Proverbs 12:10 animal rescue and our local humane society. While under our care, I provide crucial medical interventions, including injections, medication, and vaccinations. Additionally, I take pride in my exceptional memorization skills and eagerness to acquire new knowledge. As a kind, passionate, and considerate individual, I am confident that I would make a valuable contribution to your team.
References
Emmaline Seaborn: 931-623-0457
Katie West: 865-296-1033
Savannah Spicer: 615-519-6475
Timeline
Kennel Technician
Humane Society of Dickson Tn
05.2024 - 11.2024
Kennel Tech
Aunt Darlene’s Dog Boarding
05.2022 - 07.2022
Penn Foster Career School