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Shelby Navarre
Kennel Attendant
Greenwell Springs,LA
“Let all that you do be done in love”
1 Corinthians 16:14
Summary
Conscientious about providing top-notch care to protect and serve every animal in dog boarding settings. Background includes providing full array of animal husbandry services while providing necessary exercise and nurturing environments. Devoted to promoting animal welfare.
Overview
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Barking Lots
Kennel Attendant
05.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
- Maintained animal health and wellbeing by brushing coat, trimming nails, cleaning ears, and providing other types of basic care.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Provided top-notch customer service to every customer and exceptional care to animals.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- 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.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- 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.
- Recorded dogs' intake and output, physical condition and behavior for updated kennel logs.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Reset procedure rooms between appointments and disinfected equipment.
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
- Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Consulted with veterinarians to diagnose problems and administered prescribed treatments.
- Developed and implemented enrichment plans to keep animals healthy and stimulated.
- Assisted with development of animal behavior modification plans.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
- Trained animals in behavioral compliance or other special routines or commands.
- Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
Education
Central High SchoolBaton Rouge, LA
High School Diploma
05-2025
University Overview
- Honoree of English, Math & Science from 8th-12th Grade
- Completed AP course in Environmental Science & English Composition
- 4.0+ GPA
- Ranked in Top 15% of class
Skills
- Exercising and playing
- Nutritious feeding
- Oral communication
- Sanitation protocols
- Scheduling appointments
- Animal care
- Record keeping
- Adaptable and flexible
- Kennel maintenance
- Feeding management
- Animal monitoring
- Behavior observation
- Safety monitoring
- Animal bathing
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Certification
PackPro Training on Dog Behavior
Accomplishments
Honors in all core classes except for History.
Availability
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Available
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS)
- Pet Sitters International
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeInternshipWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursPaid time off4-day work weekSoftware
Basic Scheduling Tools
Basic Computer Literacy
Kennels Management Software
Interests
Animal Care
Animal Well-being
Timeline
Kennel Attendant
Barking Lots
05.2024 - Current
Central High School
High School Diploma
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