Michael Metzger
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Attentive Pet Sitter committed to keeping owners updated with status reports and delivering attentive care to animals during owner absences. Offers engaging activity for pets with focus on safety and security.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Pet Sitter/Dog Walker
Mikes Mutts & More/Self
Jacksonville, FL
06.2018 - 06.2022
- Maintained detailed records of each visit, including tasks completed, medications administered, food and water intake.
- Provided overnight stays at client homes during vacations or business trips to ensure continuity of care for their pets.
- Monitored pet behavior for any signs of distress or illness and reported any changes to the owner immediately.
- Administered oral medications as prescribed by the veterinarian or client instructions.
- Provided emotional support when pets were feeling anxious due to separation from owners.
- Assisted in transporting pets to vet appointments when needed.
- Cleaned up pet messes and provided fresh food and water to all assigned pets.
- Walked dogs on a regular basis, ensuring they were kept safe and healthy.
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Care And Protective Services
Jacksonvile, FL
02.2017 - 04.2018
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Ensured that cages were kept clean at all times.
- Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
- Observed patients' conditions post-treatment or surgery to ensure healing process was progressing well.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Attended regular continuing education courses related to veterinary medicine.
- Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
Education
High School Diploma -
Orange Park High School
Orange Park, FL05-1978
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- Pet Sitting
- Pet Care
- Pet Feeding
- Animal Safety
- Medication Administration
- Medication Management
- Pet care management
- Following pet care instructions
- Breed and species knowledge
- Client Communication
- Behavior monitoring
- Customer Service
- Honest and Trustworthy
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Special Needs Care
Timeline
Pet Sitter/Dog Walker
Mikes Mutts & More/Self
06.2018 - 06.2022
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Care And Protective Services
02.2017 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Orange Park High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Florida State College At Jacksonville