Meleena Kiser
Shelby,NC
Summary
Solid background caring for diverse animals. Devoted to maintaining health and well-being. Meets diverse needs by closely observing animals and coordinating with owners or supervisors to optimize plans.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Caretaker
Lincoln County Animal Shelter
Lincolnton, North Carolina
05.2024 - Current
- Provide daily care and monitoring for shelter animals, including feeding, watering, and ensuring proper hygiene
- Clean and sanitize kennels, cages, and animal living areas to maintain a safe and healthy environment
- Walk and exercise dogs multiple times per day to promote physical and mental well-being
- Administer medications and basic first aid
- Assist with intake and assessment of new animals, including temperament evaluation and record-keeping
- Monitor animal behavior and health, reporting concerns to veterinary or supervisory staff promptly
- Support adoption processes by preparing animals for meet-and-greet sessions and interacting with potential adopters
- Maintain accurate records of animal care activities, including feeding times, exercise, and health observations
- Collaborate with shelter team to ensure compliance with safety and animal welfare policies
- Provide compassionate care and comfort to animals experiencing stress or anxiety in the shelter environment
Kennel Assistant
Whiskers Nails & Puppy Dog Tails
Shelby, United States
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained kennel cleanliness and hygiene, reducing disease risk and ensuring comfort.
- Monitored animal health and behavior, reporting concerns promptly to management or veterinary staff.
- Provided exercise, socialization, grooming, and administered food/medications per guidelines.
- Managed challenging behaviors with patience and proper handling techniques.
- Assisted clients with drop-offs, pick-ups, and questions, building trust and ensuring smooth experiences.
- Kept accurate records of inventory, intakes, and care routines to improve operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with staff to optimize workflow and maintain high standards of care.
- Ensured safety by monitoring toys, enclosures, and adherence to protocols.
Education
Diploma -
Shelby High School
Shelby, NCSkills
- Appointment Scheduling
- Animal Care
- Animal restraint
- Feeding animals
- Conflict resolution
- Patience with animals
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills
- Empathy for animals
- First aid knowledge
- Animal behavior
- Critical thinking
- Animal handling
- Teamwork abilities
- Care Monitoring
- Sanitation Protocols
- Safety Monitoring
- Meal Preparation
- Customer Communication
- Medication administration
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
- Equipment Disinfection
Timeline
Animal Caretaker
Lincoln County Animal Shelter
05.2024 - Current
Kennel Assistant
Whiskers Nails & Puppy Dog Tails
07.2023 - Current
Diploma -
Shelby High School