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KENNEL TECHNICIAN
Professional Summary

Reliable and punctual Animal Care team member with proven skills cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory and managing animal needs with care and compassion. Highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities. Enthusiastic Animal Care team member eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of shelter and clinic needs as well as training in Chameleon and Euthanasia. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Shelter Medicine; is fast learning, strives to assist wherever needed, and dedicated to animal welfare.

Skills
  • Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
  • Cleaning
  • Bathing
  • Relationship development
  • Business operations
  • Project organization
  • Team management
Work History
Corpus Christi Animal Care ServicesKennel Technician | Corpus Christi, TX | November 2018 - Current
  • Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming.
  • Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
  • Maintained clean and organized boarding areas to promote animal wellbeing.
  • 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.
  • Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
  • Worked 7am to 6pm shifts with oversight of approximately 100 animals in kennels or holding pens.
  • Restocked supplies and rotated items to maintain efficient operations and prevent expiration of perishable goods.
  • Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
  • Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
  • Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
  • Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
  • Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites and hair mats.
  • Boosted animal health by carrying out optimal feeding and watering schedule.
  • Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries or potential diseases.
  • Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners.
  • Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
  • Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
Shaggy ChicGrooming Assistant | Ingleside, TX | June 2017 - June 2018
  • Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
  • Worked with more than 10 animals each day to provide skilled bathing and grooming services.
  • Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
  • Provided top-notch customer service to every customer and exceptional care to all animals.
  • Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
  • Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming.
  • Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites and hair mats.
  • Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean.
  • Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
  • Maintained animal health and wellbeing by brushing coat, trimming nails, cleaning ears and providing other types of basic care.
  • Met with clients to discuss cut and style preferences prior to caring for animals.
  • Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
  • Maintained clean and organized boarding areas to promote animal wellbeing.
  • Restocked supplies and rotated items to maintain efficient operations and prevent expiration of perishable goods.
Lakeside Boarding Kennels And Grooming ShoppeKennel Technician | Ingleside, TX | August 2015 - April 2017
  • Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming.
  • Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
  • Maintained clean and organized boarding areas to promote animal wellbeing.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
  • Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
  • Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
  • Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
  • Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites and hair mats.
  • Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries or potential diseases.
  • Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners.
  • Maintained and updated daily log of time spent with dogs for calculating payments, itemizing activities and services provided.
  • Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
  • Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
Ingleside High SchoolBus Monitor | Ingleside, TX | September 2014 - March 2015
  • Communicated with bus drivers, contractors and schools regarding route changes.
  • Demonstrated proper use of wheelchair lift, wheelchair tie-downs and orthopedic devices for handicapped passengers.
  • Enforced Texas safety guidelines for passenger transportation to keep children safe and driver free of distraction.
  • Distributed completed school bus routes to bus contractors and appropriate schools.
  • Worked with bus drive to meet specialized needs of passengers.
  • Assisted juvenile passengers in crossing roadway safely.
  • Maintained clean and sanitary bus by cleaning and removing trash at end of each route.
  • Supervised and assisted special-needs passengers, offering individual adult attention during transport.
Education
High School DiplomaIngleside High SchoolIngleside, TX | June 2015
No DegreeSociologyDel Mar CollegeCorpus Christi, TX
Certifications

Euthanasia Certified

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Corpus Christi Animal Care Services
  • Shaggy Chic
  • Lakeside Boarding Kennels And Grooming Shoppe
  • Ingleside High School

School Attended

  • Ingleside High School
  • Del Mar College

Job Titles Held:

  • Kennel Technician
  • Grooming Assistant
  • Bus Monitor

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    No Degree Sociology

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