Maria Hay
Grand Ledge,MI
Summary
Dedicated animal care professional with extensive experience at MacKenzie Animal Sanctuary, excelling in advanced obedience training and behavior modification. Proven ability to enhance dog welfare through effective medication administration and positive reinforcement techniques. Recognized for strong teamwork and adaptability, fostering a safe and stimulating environment for all animals.
Offering passion for animal care and ability to create nurturing environment for dogs. Brings familiarity with basic training techniques and safety measures essential for role. Ready to use and develop patience and communication skills in Veterinary Technician/Assistant role.
Energetic and compassionate individual with natural affinity for animals and commitment to their well-being. Possesses knowledge of canine behavior and training techniques, coupled with strong skills in animal care and safety protocols. Dedicated to fostering positive and enriching environment for all dogs in care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel/Dog Handler
MacKenzie Animal Sanctuary
04.2024 - Current
- Provided daily care and exercise for dogs, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinary staff to maintain health standards.
- Assisted in training sessions, reinforcing basic obedience commands and socialization skills.
- Monitored dog behavior, identifying signs of stress or illness for timely intervention.
- Maintained cleanliness of facilities, adhering to hygiene protocols for animal safety.
- Collaborated with team members to develop enrichment activities that promote mental stimulation.
- Engaged with potential adopters, providing insights into dog personalities and care needs.
- Documented daily observations and incidents in pet records to ensure accurate health tracking.
- Maintained cleanliness within boarding facilities by regularly sanitizing kennels and play areas to ensure the health of all animals under my care.
- Provided a safe environment for dogs by conducting thorough evaluations of each animal''s temperament and behavior before handling them.
- Collaborated with fellow team members to create a smooth workflow between handlers, groomers, trainers, and other staff at the facility.
- Achieved timely and efficient completion of tasks by prioritizing workload and effectively managing time in a fast-paced environment.
- Interpreted body language to keep dogs engaged in fun activities and de-escalated potential cases of aggression.
- Reduced instances of behavioral issues among dogs by implementing structured routines during daily activities such as feeding, walking, and playing.
- Incorporated positive reinforcement methods to correct behavior problems
- Increased dog training success rates by utilizing positive reinforcement techniques and maintaining consistency in commands.
- Fostered safe and stimulating environment for dogs, significantly reducing stress-induced behaviors.
- Conducted advanced obedience training to improve dogs' responsiveness to commands, enhancing their ability to perform in varied environments.
- Coordinated with veterinarians to manage dogs' health care, ensuring timely vaccinations and treatments for illnesses.
- Observed animals closely to understand individual needs and behaviors.
- Maintained clean, neat, and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and wellbeing.
- Administered prescribed medications to animals based on individual needs.
- Talked to or interacted with animals to increase familiarity with human voices or contact.
- Instructed and supervised proper animal handling procedures.
- Trained animals to respond to specific cues from handlers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Burr Oak Community High School
Online EducationSkills
- Daily animal care
- Medication administration
- Basic obedience training
- Behavior monitoring
- Facility hygiene maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Enrichment activity development
- Incident documentation
- Temperament evaluation
- Workflow coordination
- Time management
- Body language interpretation
- Positive reinforcement techniques
- Advanced obedience training
- Health care coordination
- Individual needs observation
- Hazard-free environment maintenance
- Animal handling instruction
- Facility upkeep
- Animal welfare
- Dog walking
- Behavior modification
- Dog training
- Dog welfare
- Play session facilitation
- Animal observation
- Canine training
- Obedience training
- Creative problem solving
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Animal Behavior Understanding
Timeline
Kennel/Dog Handler
MacKenzie Animal Sanctuary
04.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Burr Oak Community High School