Bob Westerfield
Monument,El Paso
Summary
Focused Animal Care Technician seeking a position in animal hospital, clinic or boarding facility. I have over a year experience with the Humane society and committed to providing comfort for all animals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Care Technician
Humane Society Pikes Peak Region
Colorado Springs, CO
11.2017 - 02.2019
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
- Feed regular and special diets per DVM orders.
- Frequently assigned to stray dog and court hold kennels.
- Captured loose cats with net and safety gloves; and dogs with leashes and catch poles (as a last resort).
- Restrained stray dogs, using proper technique, for exams and rabies injections.
- Walked dogs and carried puppies to am surgery.
- Relieved boredom and stress of living in a shelter environment through enrichment, walking and tending to dogs. Recorded activity and noted any unusual behavior or medical issues.
- Collected specimens from animals for laboratory analysis for parasites and urine.
- Transfer SNR and barn cats to surgery.
- Cared for rabbits, rodents, turtles, lizards, snakes, small fish and exotic birds.
- Euthanized sick and injured animals when appropriate.
Meat Department Manager
King Soopers
Monument, El Paso
08.2008 - 11.2017
- Assisted customers by finding requested items and providing preparation information for specific cuts of meat.
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience.
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock and removed expired items from supply.
- Worked closely with employees and customers to effectively manage daily operations and communications.
- Created signs and tags to price items for normal inventory and special promotions and to inform and educate customers.
- Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
- Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated time frames for completion.
- Reduced waste by overseeing proper restocking procedures and promotion of nearly-expired goods.
- Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
- Determined customer needs by asking relevant questions and listening actively to the responses.
Education
Bachelor - Nursing Science
Cal State University
Long Beach, CA1997
Diploma - undefined
Redondo Union High School
Redondo Beach, CA1979
Skills
- Animal behavior knowledge
- Moving animals via leash and cat carriers; and catch poles when necessary
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Species-specific temperament knowledge
- Pet waste removal
- Safe chemical handling
- Sanitizing and cleaning methods
- Animal enrichment
- Performing euthanasia
Timeline
Animal Care Technician
Humane Society Pikes Peak Region
11.2017 - 02.2019
Meat Department Manager
King Soopers
08.2008 - 11.2017
Bachelor - Nursing Science
Cal State University
Diploma - undefined
Redondo Union High School
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