Summer Wagner
Auburndale,FL
Summary
Knowledgeable employee experienced in fulfilling animal health requirements. Skilled handler with absolute comfort controlling and calming animals. Animal Caretaker with history of delivering exceptional care to animals in various settings. Passionately promotes health and optimal wellness by providing quality support. Careful to observe animals and communicate concerns to help optimize care. 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Willing to learn and adjust to the work environment as needed and acquire any skills that may be required by me, great at customer service and handling any problems may need to solve.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animal Caretaker
Neighbors House
06.2019 - 07.2023
- Fed and watered animals to provide necessary nutrients and keep pets healthy.
- Provided daily nutrition to animals by preparing and distributing appropriate food portions according to species-specific needs.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments for animals by regularly cleaning enclosures and providing proper bedding materials.
- Cleaned animal enclosures maintain clean living spaces for pets and prevent spread of disease.
- Monitored animal health to quickly recognize signs of illness and injury, seeking necessary medical attention.
- Handled variety of different species safely and confidently during routine care tasks such as feeding, grooming, medication administration, and enclosure maintenance.
- Prepared special diets for animals to accommodate specific health conditions and species-specific needs.
- Successfully acclimated newly arrived animals into their new environment through gradual introductions and close monitoring of interactions with other residents at facility.
- Assisted with capture and restraint of various animal species during medical examinations or treatment sessions as needed.
- Monitored animal behavior closely, identifying signs of stress or illness and reporting concerns to veterinary staff in timely manner.
- Provided compassionate care for animals at all stages of life, including end-of-life situations where euthanasia was deemed necessary for humane reasons.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
Education
High School Diploma -
Digital Academy of Florida
Jacksonville, FL05.2025
High School Diploma -
Auburndale Senior High School
Auburndale, FL08.2022
Skills
- Pet handling
- Animal Care and Meal Preparation
- Patience and Tolerance
- Cleaning Protocols and Facilities Maintenance
- Exercising and playing
- Behavior Analysis
- Attention to Detail and Progress Documentation
- Honest and Dependable
- Human and Animal Safety
- Feeding and Watering
- Dependable and Responsible
- Work Prioritization and Work Planning
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Successfully cared for and learned how to understand animals by assisting in animal care.
Affiliations
- Previously Affiliated with NJROTC
- Previously Affiliated with KIWANIS club
Certification
- Certified in Entrepreneurship and Small Business
- Currently working towards certification in ServSafe Foodhandlers course
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hobbies
- Airsoft
- Caring for my own animals
- Working outside
- Videogames
Timeline
Animal Caretaker
Neighbors House
06.2019 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Digital Academy of Florida
High School Diploma -
Auburndale Senior High School
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