Trycia Carlton
Saint Augustine
Summary
Solid background caring for diverse animals. Devoted to maintaining health and well-being. Meets diverse needs by closely observing animals and coordinating with owners or supervisors to optimize plans.
Wellness-focused Animal Caretaker with full complement of skills in feeding, grooming and exercising animals. Talented in delivering routine care and specific treatments meeting animals' needs. Organized in maintaining schedules and staying on top of daily checklists.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Animal Caretaker
Self Employed Services
Saint Augustine
02.2011 - Current
- Provided daily care for various animals, ensuring their health and well-being.
- Maintained cleanliness of animal enclosures, promoting a safe environment.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians.
- Cleans and maintains animal living areas, including cages and tanks, using appropriate cleaning materials.
- Performs minor medical treatments such as wound care, administering medication, bandaging wounds as instructed by a veterinarian or supervisor.
- Emptied litter boxes, refilled with fresh litter and cleaned animal bedding.
- Administered medications to animals.
- Walked and exercised dogs during owner absences.
Veterinary Technician
Shores Animal Clinic
West Palm Beach
02.1998 - 02.2004
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures.
- Monitored vital signs of animals under anesthesia.
- Prepared and maintained surgical instruments for procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel facilities to ensure a safe environment.
- Fed and monitored animals for health and well-being during shifts.
- Assisted in administering medications as directed by veterinary staff.
- Trained new kennel workers on safety protocols and animal care procedures.
- Monitored animals for signs of stress or discomfort while in the facility.
- Observed animals' behavior to detect signs of illness or injury.
- Provided food, water, and bedding for animals in care.
- Kept work area clean and organized at all times according to company standards.
- Maintained records of animal feedings, medications administered, and other pertinent information.
- Cleaned and disinfected cages, kennels, runs, and animal holding areas.
- Administered medications as directed by veterinarians.
- Recorded detailed notes regarding each animal's health conditions.
- Greeted customers and provided information about services offered by the kennel.
Education
Nail Technician - Nail Technician
South Technical School
Boynton Beach, FL 02.1995 - 04.1996
Skills
- Animal husbandry
- Medication administration
- Surgical assistance
- Medical record keeping
- Wound care
- Client communication
- Attention to detail
- Animal handling
- Patience and tolerance
- Cleaning protocols
- Kennel disinfection
- Pet handling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability
Timeline
Animal Caretaker
Self Employed Services
02.2011 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Shores Animal Clinic
02.1998 - 02.2004
Nail Technician - Nail Technician
South Technical School
02.1995 - 04.1996