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Jessica Claire
  • , , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
  • Home: (555) 432-1000
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Summary

Passionate about animal health and wellness. Professional in handling basic needs, care and exercise.

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.

Kennel Assistant with strong background caring for animals in boarding and daycare setting. Cheerful when interacting with animals, owners and other staff. Purpose-driven when cleaning to provide pets with sanitary and safe environments. Willing to work flexible schedule and weekends.

Active and engaged Kennel Assistant with the confidence and physical aptitude to handle even the unruliest of animals. Exemplary time-management and communication skills. 3 years of experience working with boarded animals.

Compassionate and hardworking dog lover with 3 years of experience maintaining kennels while providing stellar service to pet owners. Demonstrated talent for managing multiple tasks by caring for animals, cleaning safty . Detail-oriented with focus on providing sanitary facility and care meeting needs and standards owners expect.

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.

Devoted with deep love of animals and readiness to take on any care assignments. Protects animals and guests from undue risks with careful management of animal spaces and behaviors. Team-oriented professional always ready to handle everything from administrative to facilities maintenance in tasks in support of animal care needs.

Diligent and hardworking dog lover dedicated to giving optimal animal care and support. Builds positive relationships with owners and trust with animals. Knowledgeable about grooming, exercise and basic care.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Motivated hard worker skilled in caring for boarding and daycare animals. Recognized for expertly monitoring conditions, maintaining cleanliness and documenting daily activities. Offers in-depth knowledge of basic medical issues and conditions paired with outstanding physical stamina.

Skills
  • Exercising and playing
  • Brushing and grooming
  • Nutritious Feeding
  • Animal care
  • Good work ethic
  • Organizational skills
  • Team leader with the dvvfc crisis k-9 unit
Experience
Kennel Assistant, 12/2021 to 12/2022
Rocky Creek Veterinary HospitalGreer, SC,
  • Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
  • Sprayed down and applied cleaning solutions to animal cages to remove waste and dirt.
  • Fed and refreshed water for animals staying in kennels on regular eating schedules.
  • Washed and disinfected animals' food and water bowls each day.
  • Sanitized floors and other surfaces to provide sterile environment.
  • Supported animal health by keeping areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
  • Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
  • Walked animals outside to avoid accidents in play areas or bedding.
  • Walked dogs while enforcing good behavior and manners.
  • Picked up dog waste using bags to dispose of properly.
  • Removed waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas and placed in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
  • Replaced soft fabric items such as blankets by running washing machine to provide fresh laundry.
  • Promoted optimal animal health by feeding and watering on regular schedule.
  • Documented and reported issues or incidents with animals by communicating with owners and managers.
  • Collected and documented animal weight, size, physical condition and food intake.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, detailed floor cleaning and sanitized all rooms..
  • Followed consistent safety procedures, maintained visible animal identification and checked tags to minimize care errors.
  • Created consistent workflows by assisting with washing, drying and folding duties.
  • Explained lodging, grooming and care services to pet owners and cross-sold specialty products.
  • Controlled anxious or aggressive animals by calming them.
  • Walked dogs 2-3 times per day for amount of time suitable for size and age.
Dog Daycare Attendant, 08/2021 to 10/2021
Metro Animals And Happy K9Plano, TX,
  • Cared for pets during owners' absences.
  • Developed long-term relationships with clients and bonded with animals through regular contact.
  • Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
  • Assessed animals for injury and illness.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Bathed and groomed pets using gentle techniques.
  • Taught animals sit, stay and other basic commands.
  • Cleaned and maintained kennels, holding areas and surgical rooms.
Packer, 05/2019 to 04/2021
Graphic Packaging Holding CoMonroe, LA,
  • Assembled customer orders from stock and packed items in boxes.
  • Arranged items on pallets according to size and weight.
  • Verified labels for appropriate order numbers and item specifications.
  • Weighed or counted items for distribution to conform to company standards.
  • Operated hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts to move materials.
  • Accomplished production goals by working with speed and accuracy.
  • Obtained, moved and sorted products and materials.
  • Loaded materials and products into package processing equipment.
  • Inspected orders for accuracy by carefully reviewing containers, products, packaging and labeling.
  • Cleaned containers, supplies or work areas using cleaning solutions.
  • Loaded and unloaded items from machines, carts and dollies.
  • Examined and inspected containers, materials or products to meet quality specifications.
  • Marked and labeled containers, container tags or products using marking tools.
  • Sealed containers or materials using glues, fasteners and tape.
  • Remove completed or defective products or materials, placing on conveyors or loading docks.
  • Assembled, lined and padded cartons and containers.
  • Applied lids or close-ups in finalization of product.
  • Staged loaded pallets with hand truck for fork truck pick-up.
Education and Training
High School Diploma: , Expected in 06/1998 to Palisades High School - Kintnersville, PA
GPA:
: Graphic Design, Expected in to Allentown Career Institute - Allentown, PA
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Palisades High School
  • Allentown Career Institute

Job Titles Held:

  • Kennel Assistant
  • Dog Daycare Attendant
  • Packer

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
  • Some College (No Degree)

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