Animal Care Attendant Resume Example

Helped maintain houses full of recovering addicts. Made sure they followed rules and regulations such as house chores, Making meetings etc. Also helped with vocational work for them. Also helped with concerns they may have to take another step forward in the right direction with their lives.

• Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
• Stayed on top of housekeeping requirements such as laundry, sweeping and disinfection during slow periods.
• Followed consistent safety procedures, including maintaining visible pet identification and checking tags to minimize care errors.
• Collected and documented animal information such as weight, size, physical condition and food intake.
• Unloaded and organized supplies and product inventory to maximize team efficiency.
• Assisted grooming staff with nail clipping, fur blow drying and combing out matted fur during high-volume periods, including holidays.
• Bathed animals to remove dust, debris or contaminants and maintain wellbeing.
• Walked over Numerous dogs of varying sizes at one time while enforcing each dog's good behavior and walking manners.
• Observed animals and conducted examinations to identify signs of injury, illness or disease.
• Supported animal health by keeping all areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
• Treated basic wellness issues such as superficial wounds and called in veterinarian assistance for more complex concerns.
• Offered every owner exceptional customer service and support, as well as top-notch care to each animal.
• Prepared food and formulas to meet individual needs of animals under care with safe and nutritious meals.
• Walked animals outside for potty breaks numerous times per shift to avoid accidents in play areas and on bedding.
• Washed, groomed and trimmed each animal to enhance coat health.
• Adhered to all pet care plans, medication requirements and dietary restrictions while providing care.
• Monitored safety and security of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
• Provided direct care for animal patients in post-operative recovery, closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
• Removed animal waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas, placing in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.