Nicole Meeks
West Babylon,NY
Summary
At Aldrich Animal Hospital, I excelled in kennel attendance and performing various veterinary assistant duties and teamwork, significantly enhancing animal welfare and client satisfaction. My expertise in animal handling and safety monitoring led to a notable improvement in kennel operations efficiency. I consistently delivered exceptional care, fostering strong relationships with both pets and their owners.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Kennel Attendant /Vetinary Assistant
Aldrich Animal Hospital
West Babylon, NY
01.2022 - Current
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kennel environment through daily cleaning tasks, ensuring the comfort and well-being of all animals.
- Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
- Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive and compassionate service during pet drop-offs and pickups.
- Demonstrated a strong commitment to animal care by working flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Promoted pet safety through proper handling techniques, minimizing risk of injury or distress for both staff and animals.
- Improved animal care by consistently monitoring their health and behavior, promptly reporting any concerns to veterinarians.
- Reduced stress levels for animals during their stay by creating a calm and nurturing environment that catered to individual needs.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members by sharing knowledge and expertise in kennel operations and animal care procedures.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Contributed to a positive workplace atmosphere by maintaining open communication with team members and proactively addressing issues or concerns.
- Streamlined daily routines by developing efficient systems for feeding, walking, cleaning, and medicating multiple animals throughout the day.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by effectively communicating updates on their pets'' stay at the facility.
- Exceeded client expectations through diligent attention to special requests or accommodations made for individual pets during their stay at the facility.
- Provided engaging activities for animals to promote physical fitness and mental stimulation, resulting in happier, healthier pets.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Provided top-notch customer service to every customer and exceptional care to animals.
- Collaborated with veterinary professionals to administer medications or treatments as needed, ensuring optimal animal health outcomes.
- Enhanced overall animal welfare by staying current on industry best practices and integrating new techniques into daily routines.
- Maintained animal health and wellbeing by brushing coat, trimming nails, cleaning ears, and providing other types of basic care.
- Fostered an inclusive environment among staff members by actively participating in team meetings, sharing ideas, and offering constructive feedback.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Recorded dogs' intake and output, physical condition and behavior for updated kennel logs.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Consulted with veterinarians to diagnose problems and administered prescribed treatments.
- Documented animals' weight, size and condition in computer system for review by senior staff.
Education
High School Diploma - Academic
Butler Tech School of The Arts
Hamilton, OH05.2018
Veterinary Assistant
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA 09.2019 - 12.2021
Skills
- Animal handling expertise
- Veterinary Assistance
- Safety Monitoring
- Care Monitoring
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Animal Observations
- Medication Administration
- Food Intake Monitoring
- Equipment Disinfection
- Meal Preparation
- Maintaining cleanliness
- Animal Care
- Canine Behavior Knowledge
- Patience and understanding
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Oral communication
- Sanitation protocols
- Record Keeping Abilities
- Exercising and playing
- Animal nutrition proficiency
- Feline behavior understanding
- Behavior Observation
- Honest and Dependable
- Housekeeping Duties
- Work Prioritization
- Work Planning
- Human and Animal Safety
- Problem Identification
- Food Supplement Preparation
- Injury and Illness Treatment
- Supply Maintenance
- Disease Prevention
- Physical Condition Monitoring
Timeline
Kennel Attendant /Vetinary Assistant
Aldrich Animal Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Penn Foster Career School
09.2019 - 12.2021
High School Diploma - Academic
Butler Tech School of The Arts
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