Mary Yarger
Fordland,MO
Summary
Conscientious and service-oriented Kennel Assistant. passionate about providing animals with top-notch care and support. Develops and maintains loyal client relationships while building lasting trust with animals under care. Proficient in grooming procedures, exercise strategies and basic animal needs. Responsible Animal Caretaker skilled in bathing and general animal welfare management. Promotes good health with fun, safe and clean environments. Dependably carries out instructions and stays current on schedules.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
McCreary Kennels
Grooming Asistant
Fordland, MO
09.2021 - Current
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites and hair mats.
- Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Maintained animal health and wellbeing by brushing coat, trimming nails, cleaning ears and providing other types of basic care.
- Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries or potential diseases.
- Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners.
McCreary Kennels
Kennel Tech
Fordland, MO
07.2021 - Current
- Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Restocked supplies and rotated items to maintain efficient operations and prevent expiration of perishable goods.
- Coordinated with vets on healthcare needs of each animal such as shots and worming/medication and strictly followed instructions.
- Provided top-notch customer service to every customer and exceptional care to animals.
- Maintained and updated daily log of time spent with dogs for calculating payments, itemizing activities and services provided.
Foxtrotter Stable
Stable Hand
Marshfield, MO
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Worked with ranch hands to clean stables and riding areas.
- Treatment minor horse injuries.
- Maintained safety procedures and practices.
- Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
- Fit gear for horses and specific riders.
- Prepared horses for specific competitions or tasks.
- Trained part-time help in livestock care and ranch operations.
- Monitored horses health and statuses before races or competitions.
- Used disinfectant solutions, brushes and shovels to thoroughly clean stalls, pumps and equipment.
- Cared for about 22 animals by feeding, watering, vaccinating and worming.
Education
Time For Learning
Home School05.2024
Skills
- Equipment Disinfection
- Kennel Link
- Animal Examinations
- Brushing and Grooming
- Feeding and Watering
- Animal Grooming
- Animal Vaccinations
- Nail Trimming
- Pet Waste Removal
- Wound Care
- Human and Animal Safety
Timeline
McCreary Kennels
Grooming Asistant
09.2021 - Current
McCreary Kennels
Kennel Tech
07.2021 - Current
Foxtrotter Stable
Stable Hand
01.2019 - 05.2021
Time For Learning
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