Paige Benhardt
City Of Saint Peters,MO
Summary
History of delivering exceptional care to animals in kennel environments. Passionate about promoting health and optimal wellness by organizing top-notch support. Carefully observe animals and coordinate with owners or senior staff to optimize care. As well as having experience as a supervisor, making sure my staff is following protocol and that im a good leader they can look up to. I have experience in dog training, as well as administering medication to animals, and caring for all types of animals. Lastly, my communication with the public is exceptional. I create good relationships with the public as well as their animal that I am caring for.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kennel Attendant
Pet Adoption Center
04.2023 - Current
- Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Provided top-notch customer service to every customer and exceptional care to animals.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- 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.
Kennel Supervisor
Yuppy Puppy Pet Spa
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Recorded dogs' intake and output, physical condition and behavior for updated kennel logs.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases.
- Led basic obedience training with dogs to promote positive, healthy behaviors.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Assisted with development of animal behavior modification plans.
- Trained animals in behavioral compliance or other special routines or commands.
Animal Care Attendant
Stray Paws Rescue
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Restrained animals safely during exams and procedures.
- Educated caregivers and pet owners on animal care, nutrition, and disease management.
- Supported animal surgeries by preparing animals, maintaining surgical equipment, and monitoring animal condition after surgery.
- Maintained patient charts by documenting information to reflect updated health issues and most recent medical treatment.
- Cleaned animal enclosures maintain clean living spaces for pets and prevent spread of disease.
- Learned and followed safety protocols for transporting animals to and from facilities to avoid injuries and keep animals safe.
- Trained rescued wild animals to help with adjustments into captivity.
Education
Associate of Arts - Animal Behavior And Ethology
St Charles Community College
City Of Saint Peters, MO12.2022
High School Diploma -
Fort Zumwalt East
City Of Saint Peters, MO05.2020
Skills
- Bathing
- Animal Behavior Education
- Illness and Injury Detection
- Animal Care
- Animal Observations
- Manage Schedules
- Exercising and Playing
- Client Relationships
- Animal Examinations
- Special Diets
- Daily Cleaning and Sanitation
- Behavior Observation
Accomplishments
My first accomplishment is receiving two scholarships for soccer and softball in college, I ended up taking the scholarship for softball, and then continuing my soccer career as well at the St. Charles community college.
Certification
I am currently working on receiving a certification for my NACA 1 training. I have been studying and working towards getting that certificate within the next two weeks!
Timeline
Kennel Attendant
Pet Adoption Center
04.2023 - Current
Kennel Supervisor
Yuppy Puppy Pet Spa
07.2022 - 03.2023
Animal Care Attendant
Stray Paws Rescue
11.2021 - 07.2022
Associate of Arts - Animal Behavior And Ethology
St Charles Community College
High School Diploma -
Fort Zumwalt East
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