Nicholette Sampson
Missouri City,TX
Summary
Animal Care Attendant with over 5 years experience in effective kennel sanitation and monitoring animal health. Known for strong attention to detail and teamwork, ensuring a safe and clean environment and adhering to all policies for all animals under my care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Care Attendant
Baylor College Of Medicine
Houston TX
04.2023 - Current
- Provided daily care and feeding for laboratory animals, ensuring compliance with health protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness of animal housing facilities, adhering to safety and sanitation standards.
- Assisted in monitoring animal behavior and health, reporting any abnormalities to veterinary staff.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency in animal care routines.
- Provided compassionate care for animals, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being during their stay at the facility.
- Promoted a safe environment for both staff and animals by adhering to established safety protocols and procedures.
- Enhanced facility cleanliness through regular maintenance of animal living spaces, reducing the risk of disease transmission.
- Collaborated with veterinarians to provide comprehensive medical care for animals under treatment or rehabilitation programs.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Cleaned animal enclosures maintain clean living spaces for pets and prevent spread of disease.
- Monitored animal health to quickly recognize signs of illness and injury, seeking necessary medical attention.
- Fed and watered animals to provide necessary nutrients and keep pets healthy.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
Kennel Assistant Technician
Wishbone Pet Care Boarding and Grooming Daycare
Missouri City, TX
08.2018 - 04.2023
- Provided daily care for animals, ensuring their health and well-being.
- Maintained cleanliness of kennel facilities, adhering to safety protocols.
- Assisted in grooming services, enhancing pet appearance and hygiene.
- Monitored animal behavior, reporting any concerns to management promptly.
- Executed feeding schedules, ensuring proper nutrition for all pets.
- Engaged with pet owners, addressing inquiries and fostering positive relationships.
- Coordinated playtime activities, promoting socialization among animals.
- Stocked kennel and cleaning supplies to maintain proper inventory for daily performance.
- 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.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Maintained kennel cleanliness and hygiene, reducing the spread of disease and providing a comfortable environment for animals.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through open communication and trust-building interactions during drop-off and pick-up times.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Completed animal intakes to board animals, labeling all home items and toys properly.
- Monitored animal behavior for signs of illness or distress, promptly reporting any concerns to management or veterinary staff.
- 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.
- Completed daily cleaning of kennels, cages and public areas using disease control protocol to provide sterile environment.
- Monitored kennels for toy safety and removed choking hazards.
- Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
- Educated clients about kennel services, policies, and procedures to ensure a smooth experience for both the pet and owner.
- Increased efficiency in daily operations by keeping accurate inventory records of food, supplies, and medications.
- Monitored animal playgroups for aggressive behaviors in order to maintain safety of pet participants.
- Provided compassionate care for sick or injured animals while they recovered under veterinary supervision at the facility.
- Collaborated with other staff members to create a positive work environment focused on delivering high-quality care to all animals in the facility.
- Improved animal welfare with regular exercise routines and socialization activities.
- Enhanced animal care by administering medication, vaccinations, and maintaining medical records.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously, including animal care, client interactions, and administrative duties.
- Answered telephones and performed administrative duties to assist receptionist during busy periods.
- Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Assisted in daily boarding operations, maintaining a safe environment for pets.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
Kennel Assistant
Fondren 5 Star Pet Resort
Missouri City, TX
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Maintained cleanliness of kennel facilities through routine sanitation procedures and inspections.
- Ensured safety of all animals through proper handling techniques and adherence to established protocols.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Maintained kennel cleanliness and hygiene, reducing the spread of disease and providing a comfortable environment for animals.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Completed daily cleaning of kennels, cages and public areas using disease control protocol to provide sterile environment.
- Educated clients about kennel services, policies, and procedures to ensure a smooth experience for both the pet and owner.
Education
No Degree - Science
Houston Community College
Houston, TX06-2027
Skills
- Behavior monitoring
- Empathy for animals
- Effective kennel sanitation
- Facility enclosure upkeep
- Dependable and responsible
- Treatment documentation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Service excellence
- Dependable team member
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficient in managing multiple tasks
- Dependable performance
- Clear interpersonal communication
- Habitat preservation
- Health assessment
- Infection prevention
- Healthy meal planning
Timeline
Animal Care Attendant
Baylor College Of Medicine
04.2023 - Current
Kennel Assistant Technician
Wishbone Pet Care Boarding and Grooming Daycare
08.2018 - 04.2023
Kennel Assistant
Fondren 5 Star Pet Resort
09.2017 - 08.2018
No Degree - Science
Houston Community College