Victoria Serrano
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Dependable job title with strong background of animal handling, organizational skills Year and half of “work volunteering”. With five months of working experience. I'm passionate about providing the best care to the animals and checking on their well being. Always careful to observe the animals and communicate for the well being of them. Active and experienced in moving day to day animal handling including injured, sick, or aggressive animals. I have strong experience with teamwork and time management. Capable of feeding, administering medication, and keeping a clean work area. Always loved animals and would greatly enjoy to continue caring & working with them, understanding that euthanasia is apart of the job. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Attendant
St Bonnie’s Animal Sanctuary
Canyon Country, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kennel environment through daily cleaning tasks, ensuring the comfort and well-being of all animals.
- Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal diet / health guidelines.
- Improved animals health through proper medication and monitoring
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive and compassionate service during pet drop-offs and pickups.
- Demonstrated a strong commitment to animal care by working flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Promoted pet safety through proper handling techniques, minimizing risk of injury or distress for both staff and animals.
- Assisted in administrative duties such as record keeping, appointment scheduling, and inventory management for efficient kennel operations.
- 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.
- Coordinated timely, appropriate animal transfers with shelters, rescue organizations and animal centers.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs, medication regimens, and physical activity.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
Kennel attendant
St Bonnies Animal Sanctuary
Canyon Country, CA
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Experience with numerous animals including all size dogs, cats, horses, and donkey.
- Followed all medication and monitor symptoms/ dosages.
- In charge of 20+ animals.
Education
High school diploma -
Palmdale High School
Palmdale, CA06.2023
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Animal handling
- Able to grasp new concepts easily
- Facility cleaner
- Gather and maintain pet information
- Stays on schedule
- Facility laundry
- Lifting and handling
- Great communication skills
- Administer medication
- Animal care
- Quick laundry
- Walk and socializing animals
- Time management
- Record keeping
- Multitask
- Previous experience caring for animals
Timeline
Kennel Attendant
St Bonnie’s Animal Sanctuary
05.2024 - Current
Kennel attendant
St Bonnies Animal Sanctuary
10.2021 - 08.2023
High school diploma -
Palmdale High School