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Payton Dixson

La Pine,OR

Summary

Motivated care giver comfortable with handling animals of all species and sizes. Experienced with many species of pets, livestock, and exotics. Demonstrated skill in monitoring animal behaviors, keeping areas clean and updating daily documentation. Clear and open communicator with good observational and multitasking skills. Dedicated to improve husbandry practices and educate others.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kennel Technician

Bend Unleashed
Bend, OR
08.2021 - Current
    • Mixed and administered special diets and medications based on unique to individual needs.
    • Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
    • Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
    • Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites and hair mats.
    • Worked 6 to 14-hour shifts with oversight of 30-60 animals in kennels, play yards or holding pens.
    • Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean.
    • Managed facility laundry, cleaning and restocking.
    • Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
    • Directed initiatives to provide dogs with optimal exercise, behavioral support and daily care.

Lifeguard

Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center
Sunriver, Oregon
02.2020 - 08.2021
  • Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
  • Assisted guests and monitored up to 3,000 patrons throughout shift
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
  • Performed lifesaving measures during incidents until paramedics arrived on scene.
  • Checked water readings regularly to keep chemicals at safe levels and avoid potential illnesses among patrons.

Education

Associate of Science -

Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR
06.2023

High School Diploma -

Skyline High School
Bend, Oregon
06.2021

Skills

  • Food Supplement Preparation
  • Animal Examinations
  • Animal Quarters Maintenance
  • Animal Grooming
  • Animal Training
  • Illness and Injury Detection
  • Animal Restraining
  • Pet Owner Advisory
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Critical Thinking
  • Multitasking

Certification

HarvardX QMB1: Quantitative Methods for Biology

WIRES: An Introduction to Australian Wildlife

Timeline

Kennel Technician

Bend Unleashed
08.2021 - Current

Lifeguard

Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center
02.2020 - 08.2021

Associate of Science -

Central Oregon Community College

High School Diploma -

Skyline High School

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