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KENNEL ATTENDANT
Professional Summary

Educated Animal Care Technician with background working in team-oriented environments. Knowledgeable in animal behavior and safety regulations. Offering two years of working with animals professionally and one year of volunteer experience.

Accomplishments
  • Supervised team of 4-10 staff members.
Skills
  • Customer Service (3 years)
  • Animal Care (2 years)
  • Supervision
  • Organizational Skills (3 years)
  • Problem resolution
Work History
Veterinary Technician Extern, 10/2020 to Current
Wrigleyville Veterinary Center – Chicago , IL
  • Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices.
  • Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
  • Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures.
  • Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
  • Analyzed bloodwork and sample results using IDEXX to diagnose diseases and conditions.
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays.
  • Administered subcutaneous and intramuscular medications to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled basis and documented any changes in condition.
Kennel Attendant, 09/2019 to Current
Lincoln Way Animal Hospital – Matteson, IL
  • In charge of caring for dogs and cats who are boarding in clinic.
  • I make sure to clean their kennels and give them their food.
  • Afterwards I helped to clean around the hospital, such as sweeping and mopping the floors.
  • Help the doctors and techs with restraint if they need it.
  • Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
  • Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
  • Protected animals from care errors by following strict safety procedures, including maintaining clear and secure tags.
  • Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
  • Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries or potential diseases.
  • Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming.
  • Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
  • Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
  • Provided top-notch customer service to every customer and exceptional care to all animals.
  • Maintained clean and organized boarding areas to promote animal wellbeing.
  • Coordinated with vets on healthcare needs of each animal such as restraint and strictly followed instructions.
  • Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
  • Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
  • Followed all pet care instructions, including dietary needs and medication regimens.
  • Consulted with veterinarians to diagnose problems and administered prescribed treatments.
  • Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean.
  • Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
  • Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
Animal Caretaker, 01/2019 to 06/2019
Doggy Daycare Attendant Camp Bow Wow – Hudsonville, MI
  • Spent a few hours in the play yards with the dogs.
  • Second part of the shift would consist of cleaning the boarders cages and setting their breakfasts and dinners.
  • Protected animals from care errors by following strict safety procedures, including maintaining clear and secure tags.
  • Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
  • Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
  • Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming.
  • Maintained clean and organized boarding areas to promote animal wellbeing.
  • Worked 5 to 6-hour shifts with oversight of 100 animals in kennels or holding pens.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled basis and documented any changes in condition.
  • Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
  • Followed all pet care instructions, including dietary needs and medication regimens.
  • Restrained animals safely during exams and procedures.
Animal Care Technician, 06/2018 to 06/2019
Humane Society of West Michigan – Grand Rapids, MI
  • Caring for the dogs in the shelter.
  • Clean, feed, and help stimulate them.
  • Spend the mornings cleaning their kennels and giving them fresh water and blankets with toys.
  • Afternoons were spent working on individual dogs who were in need of training.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled basis and documented any changes in condition.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
  • Performed physical examination of animals by recording basic vital signs, including pulse, respiration data and temperature.
  • Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices.
Education
Associate: Veterinary Technician, Expected in 12/2020
Vet Tech Institute of Fox College - Tinley Park
  • Coursework in Animal Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical Medicine, Veterinary Terminology, Veterinary Pharmacology, Radiography, Clinical Laboratory, Anesthesia, Animal Technology, Surgical Nursing, Veterinary Externship, Veterinary Office Procedures, Large Animal Theory, and Large Animal Practicum
Bachelor of Science: Pre-Veterinary MedicineGrand Valley State University - Allendale, MI
  • Coursework in BIO 120- General Biology, BIO 121- General Biology II, BIO 210- Evolutionary Biology, CHM 109- Introductory Chemistry, CHM 115- Principles of Chemistry I, CHM- Principles of Chemistry II, CHM 241- Organic Chemistry For Life Sciences I, MTH 122- College Algebra, MTH 124- Precalculus: Functions and Models, PSY 101- Introductory Psychology, PHI 102- Ethics, PHO 175- Understanding Still Photography
High school: 05/2017
Okemos High School - Okemos, MI
  • Graduated with 3.8 GPA
  • Member of Honor Society
  • Member of CONNECT
Additional Information
  • Authorized to work in the US for any employer
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Wrigleyville Veterinary Center
  • Lincoln Way Animal Hospital
  • Doggy Daycare Attendant Camp Bow Wow
  • Humane Society of West Michigan

School Attended

  • Vet Tech Institute of Fox College
  • Grand Valley State University
  • Okemos High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Veterinary Technician Extern
  • Kennel Attendant
  • Animal Caretaker
  • Animal Care Technician

Degrees

  • Associate : Veterinary Technician , Expected in 12/2020
    Bachelor of Science : Pre-Veterinary Medicine
    High school : 05/2017

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