Taylor Kiel
Plymouth,IN
Summary
Proactive kennel technician always ready for diverse animal needs. Knowledgeable about nutrition, medication and differences between breeds. Maintains health of groups of animals by calmly controlling behaviors and anticipating problems. 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. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kennel Technician
Porter County Animal Shelter
03.2022 - Current
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners.
- Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming, and trimming.
- Assisted with development of animal behavior modification plans.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
- Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
Education
Veterinarian Assisting
Animal Behavior College
Santa Clarita, CA09.2022
High School Diploma -
Wheeler High School
Valparaiso, IN06.2021
Skills
- Medical Assessments
- Animal Restraining
- Health and Wellbeing
- Dietary Needs
- Group Management
- Medication Regimens
- Laundry Duties
Certification
Fear free certified, fear free shelter program - February 2023
Education
Valparaiso, IN,Santa Clarita, CA
Skills
- Environmental Conditions
- Animal Behavior Education
- Animal Examinations
- Set Appointments
Contact
Valparaiso, IN 46385
Timeline
Kennel Technician
Porter County Animal Shelter
03.2022 - Current
Veterinarian Assisting
Animal Behavior College
High School Diploma -
Wheeler High School
Fear free certified, fear free shelter program - February 2023
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