kennel technician resume example with 15+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
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Professional Summary
Enthusiastic and dependable candidate eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Willingness to take on added responsibility to meet team goals. Motivated to learn, grow and excel.
Skills
Work Prioritization
Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Relations
Teamwork and Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Professionalism and strong work ethic
Time Management
Oral and written communications skills
Plan, organize, and prioritize work
Leadership
Information Collection and Recording
Punctual
Materials Ordering
Inventory Management
Education
Adult Education CenterPortage, IN 46368, Expected in 05/1992 ā āGED: - GPA:
Highschool BischofswiesenBischofswiesen, Bavaria, Germany, Expected in 05/1980 ā āHigh School Diploma: - GPA:
Work History
American Veterinary Group - Kennel Technician Cordova, TN, 07/2014 - 12/2016
Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
Restocked supplies and rotated items to maintain efficient operations and prevent expiration of perishable goods.
Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
Observed animal details such as size, condition, behavior and eating habits and documented data on paper file.
Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean.
Managed facility laundry, cleaning and restocking.
Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness or injury and communicated concerns to Veterinarian.
Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
Worked 4 to 6-hour shifts with oversight of 20 animals in kennels or holding pens.
Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Aided veterinary surgeon with routine and emergency surgeries and procedures for domestic and exotic species with complex requirements.
Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
Collected and prepared tissues, cellular or microbiological samples by skin scraping, impressions and other non-surgical methods.
Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms and surgical equipment.
Assisted veterinarian during surgical procedures by creating and maintaining unobstructive surgical fields and passing instruments.
Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures.
Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
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