Mason Siegel
Peoria,IL
Summary
Proactive Kennel Assistant and Front Desk Worker with extensive experience in grooming services, animal care, and maintaining detailed care records. Skilled in managing distressed animals, customer communication, and administering medication. Bringing strong organizational skills, empathy for animals, and a commitment to providing high-quality pet care. Dedicated Kennel Assistant with ample experience in providing care to animals. Demonstrated skill in monitoring behaviors, keeping areas clean and updating daily documentation. Clear and open communicator with good observational and multitasking skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Assistant and Front Desk Worker
Prairie Animal Hospital
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Assisted with grooming services such as bathing, brushing, nail trimming, and ear cleaning for improved pet hygiene and health.
- Managed challenging situations with distressed or aggressive animals using patience and appropriate restraint methods.
- Maintained detailed records of each animal''s care, including feeding schedules, exercise routines, and any special requirements.
- Worked the front desk putting people into assaigned rooms.
- Maintained kennel cleanliness and hygiene, reducing the spread of disease and providing a comfortable environment for animals.
- Monitored animal behavior for signs of illness or distress, promptly reporting any concerns to management or veterinary staff.
- Completed animal intakes to board animals, labeling all home items and toys properly.
- Recorded information such as feeding schedules, appearance, behavior of boarded or hospitalized patients to monitor stay.
- Provided excellent customer service to pet owners, addressing questions and concerns regarding their pets'' stay at the kennel.
- Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
- Enhanced animal care by administering medication, vaccinations, and maintaining medical records.
- Provided post-operative care, collected specimens, cleaned instruments and filled prescriptions to assist veterinarians.
- Answered telephones and performed administrative duties to assist receptionist during busy periods.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Ecology
Iowa State University
Ames, IA06.2028
Skills
- Animal Care
- Patience with Animals
- Empathy for Animals
- Animal Behavior
- Sanitation protocols
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Running
I like to run with people for fun and competitions it allows me to exercise and stay in shape along with doing it with other people that also love the sport of running.
Timeline
Kennel Assistant and Front Desk Worker
Prairie Animal Hospital
10.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Animal Ecology
Iowa State University
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