Taylor Weems
Mount Morris,IL
Summary
I am a hard working and detail-oriented person with experience in animal care and veterinary assistance. I'm good at communicating, staying organized, and handling fast-paced environments. I feel that I would be an asset to your team as I am honest and reliable. I am excited to broaden my skill set, gain more more experience, and contribute to a positive work environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Worker
Pines Meadow Veterinary Clinic
Oregon, IL
07.2023 - Current
- Provided daily care and feeding for animals, ensuring health and well-being.
- Maintained clean and organized kennel environments to promote hygiene and safety.
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations, handling animals with care and compassion.
- Monitored animal behavior and reported any concerns to veterinary staff promptly.
- Implemented effective cleaning protocols to reduce the risk of infections in kennel areas.
- Trained new staff on proper animal handling techniques and clinic policies.
- Ensured animal safety with proper handling techniques and adherence to facility guidelines.
- Demonstrated compassion toward all animals in our care regardless of breed or background while treating them with respect and dignity.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by embracing teamwork, demonstrating flexibility in daily tasks, and supporting colleagues in their responsibilities.
- Implemented effective record-keeping systems to track animals'' care progress and ensure efficient communication among team members.
- Facilitated smooth check-in/check-out processes for clients while ensuring all necessary documentation was completed accurately.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Recorded dogs' intake and output, physical condition and behavior for updated kennel logs.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oregon Junior Senior High School
Oregon, IL05-2026
Associate of Science - Radiology Technician
Kishwaukee Community College
Malta, IL05-2029
Skills
- Veterinary assistance
- Verbal and written communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Customer communication
- Time management
Timeline
Kennel Worker
Pines Meadow Veterinary Clinic
07.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Oregon Junior Senior High School
Associate of Science - Radiology Technician
Kishwaukee Community College