Olivia Holland
Summary
Knowledgeable employee experienced in fulfilling animal health requirements. Skilled handler with absolute comfort controlling and calming animals. Reliable and punctual Animal Care team member with proven skills cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory and managing animal needs with care and compassion. Highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Care Assistant
Blue Springs Animal Hospital And Pet Resort
05.2022 - Current
- Restrained animals safely during exams and procedures.
- Provided enrichment activities to improve physical and psychological well-being of pets and prevent boredom.
- Fed and watered animals to provide necessary nutrients and keep pets healthy.
- 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.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
Dog Socializer
Wayside Waifs
03.2022 - Current
- Handled animals safely and remained calm in different situations.
- Kept kennels clean, tidy and spaces stocked with items for pet or staff needs.
- Trained, walked and exercised pets of different sizes and temperament.
- Modified or help others modify pet behavior with proven, safe strategies.
- Participated in special events focused on community outreach and education about proper pet care.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Animal Science
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO05.2032
High School Diploma -
Blue Springs High School
Blue Springs, MO05.2024
Skills
- Brushing and Grooming
- Pet Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Critical Thinking
- Enclosure Maintenance
- Housekeeping Requirements
- Animal Interaction
- Shelter Cleaning
- Information Collection and Recording
References
- Erin Taylor- erlutjen@gmail.com
Blue Springs Animal Hospital- Pet Resort Manager
- Lauren Stumbo- lstumbo@waysidewaifs.org
Wayside Waifs Animal Shelter- Volunteer Services Manager
- Morgan Payton- mpayton@bssd.net
BSHS- FFA Advisor
Timeline
Animal Care Assistant
Blue Springs Animal Hospital And Pet Resort
05.2022 - Current
Dog Socializer
Wayside Waifs
03.2022 - Current
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Animal Science
University of Missouri - Columbia
High School Diploma -
Blue Springs High School
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