Natalie Garcia
Scottville
Summary
Detail-oriented and compassionate animal care attendant with experience in maintaining accurate records and monitoring animal health. Proven ability to provide excellent customer service and support shelter operations through efficient supply management and documentation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Shelter Clerk
Benzie County Animal Shelter
Beulah
09.2025 - Current
- Processed animal intake forms and maintained accurate records.
- Assisted with daily feeding and care of shelter animals.
- Organized and stocked supplies for the shelter's operational needs.
- Welcomed visitors and informed them about adoptable pets, facilitating successful adoptions.
- Processed cash transactions for donations and adoption fees, ensuring accurate financial records.
- Addressed customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism, enhancing overall satisfaction.
- Answered phones in a courteous manner while providing excellent customer service.
- Utilized computer software programs to create reports, labels, forms.
- Scanned documents into digital formats ensuring accuracy of content.
Dairy Farmer
Dewey Farms
Scottville
05.2019 - 01.2026
- Monitored herd health and nutrition to enhance animal wellbeing and maximize productivity.
- Implemented breeding programs to enhance herd genetics and milk production.
- Documented daily activities and livestock data to maintain comprehensive records for management decisions.
- Trained new staff on best practices in milking and animal care procedures.
- Used farm tools and vehicles to move animals, feed and equipment to designated locations.
- Monitoring animal health and wellbeing through regular checks on feed intake, body condition score and general behavior.
- Coordinated veterinary visits to administer medications or treatments to sick or injured animals.
- Maintained accurate records of animal movements within the herd, including births, deaths, and transactions.
- Operated various farm equipment and tools to ensure efficient operations and maintenance.
- Ensuring that all livestock are correctly tagged with identification tags or ear tags.
Animal Care Attendant
Homeward Bound Animal Shelter
Manistee
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Facilitated socialization and enrichment activities to enhance well-being of shelter animals.
- Monitored pets for signs of illness or injury, promptly reporting abnormalities to management for timely intervention.
- Delivered prescribed medications to pets in compliance with established protocols.
- Provided daily care for animals, including feeding, and exercising.
- Documented animal health, diet, and medical treatments to ensure comprehensive care and continuity.
- Cleaned animal enclosures to maintain sanitary conditions for shelter pets.
- Maintained cleanliness of animal facilities by washing dishes and handling laundry for sanitary conditions.
- Followed consistent safety procedures, maintained visible animal identification and checked tags to minimize care errors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ludington High School
Ludington05-2016
Skills
- Animal care
- Health monitoring
- Feeding protocols
- Medication administration
- Record keeping
- Customer service
- Software utilization
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Animal Shelter Clerk
Benzie County Animal Shelter
09.2025 - Current
Animal Care Attendant
Homeward Bound Animal Shelter
07.2024 - 03.2025
Dairy Farmer
Dewey Farms
05.2019 - 01.2026
High School Diploma -
Ludington High School