Timothy Wensel
Penfield,NY
Summary
Animal control officer with experience inforcing state laws and municiple codes. Handling wild and vicious animals, communicating with the public to resolve complaints or offer possible solutions to animal related issues. Capturing and impounding stray animals, processing adoptions, redemptions and licensing. Supervising and training new employees, maintaining the facility to keep it clean and making repairs and inprovements as needed.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Control Officer
Department Of Defence
Camp Pendleton, California
10.2010 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to enforce animal control ordinances and handle dangerous or aggressive animals.
- Developed strong working relationships with veterinarians, rescue organizations, and other stakeholders within the community for improved collaboration on shared goals.
- Maintained a safe environment for animals in the shelter by performing daily health checks, feeding, and cleaning duties.
- Enhanced public safety by responding to and investigating reports of animal abuse, neglect, and nuisance complaints.
- Facilitated positive outcomes in difficult situations by using conflict resolution skills when interacting with agitated or uncooperative individuals during field operations.
- Investigated and gathered information regarding animal-related complaints.
- Decreased the number of repeat offenses by providing guidance to pet owners on proper care and legal requirements.
- Assisted in the successful rehoming of animals by carrying out adoption processes, including interviewing potential adopters and conducting home visits.
- Responded to numerous daily calls to enforce animal control regulations.
- Supplied animals with food, water, and personal care.
- Examined animals for injuries or malnutrition and arranged for necessary medical treatment.
- Captured stray animals, provided housing and care of homeless animals and coordinated adoptions.
- Wrote reports of activities and maintained files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
- Captured domestic and wild animals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Victor High School
Victor, NY1975
Skills
- Knowledge of local ordinances
- Animal Welfare Laws
- Licensing Requirements
- Court Testimony
- Healthy and fit
- Wild animal capturing
- Truck driving ability
- Animal Care
- Report Preparation
- Witness interviews
- Facility Inspections
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Self Motivation
Timeline
Animal Control Officer
Department Of Defence
10.2010 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Victor High School