TRISTAN SPENCER
Animal Care Specialist
Boise,ID
Summary
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.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal-care-worker
Idaho Humane Society Inc
03.2022 - 04.2024
- Ensured timely feeding of animals, adhering to specific dietary requirements for optimal nutrition.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client inquiries and concerns regarding their pets'' care.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Participated in community outreach events, promoting responsible pet ownership and the organization''s mission.
- Assisted in successful adoptions by working closely with potential adopters to match them with suitable pets.
- Protected animals from care errors by maintaining clear and secure tags.
- Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
- Maintained accurate records of each animal''s history, including medical treatments, behavioral observations, and adoption outcomes.
- Educated clients on proper pet care techniques such as grooming, exercise routines, and nutrition guidelines.
- Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
- Conducted thorough assessments of incoming animals, identifying any potential health or behavioral concerns for appropriate intervention.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for animal handling and facility maintenance procedures.
- Fed and watered animals to provide necessary nutrients and keep pets healthy.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Prepared special diets for animals to accommodate specific health conditions and species-specific needs.
- Maintained equipment and facility to keep animal care environment and tools in good working order.
- Consulted with veterinarians to diagnose problems and administered prescribed treatments.
- Cleaned animal enclosures maintain clean living spaces for pets and prevent spread of disease.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Administered medication to animals as prescribed, ensuring proper treatment and recovery.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
COURTESY CLERK
Albertsons Grocery Store
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
- Assisted in unloading trucks and stocking shelves with new products.
- Facilitated smooth transactions by returning misplaced items to their appropriate locations within the store quickly and efficiently.
- Handled shelf restocks and merchandised front lane areas to drive sales.
- Assisted customers with large purchases by carrying items to vehicles.
- Helped maintain a positive store image by keeping entranceways clean, clear, and welcoming for customers.
- Took inventory and examined merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished.
- Cross-trained and backed up other customer service managers.
- Supported store operations by lending a hand in other departments as needed, demonstrating adaptability and teamwork.
- Maintained clean and tidy checkout area to optimize service delivery.
- Helped customers take merchandise out of store and loaded items into vehicles.
- Collected shopping carts from parking lot daily and cleaned and dried soiled and wet carts.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment of items.
Education
No Degree - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PAHigh School Diploma -
MERIDIAN ACADEMY
2311 E LANARK ST, MERIDIAN, IDAHO 8364205.2022
Skills
- Physical Fitness
- Medication Administration
- Self Motivation
- Customer Service
- Animal Care
- Reliability
Timeline
Animal-care-worker
Idaho Humane Society Inc
03.2022 - 04.2024
COURTESY CLERK
Albertsons Grocery Store
03.2022 - 03.2023
No Degree - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster Career School
High School Diploma -
MERIDIAN ACADEMY
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