Pet Care Associate Resume Example Petsmart

PET CARE ASSOCIATE

Summary

Responsible and dedicated animal care professional with proven abilities in cleaning cages, managing supplies and meeting animal needs by leveraging compassionate nature and love for every creature. Offering excellent time management, multitasking and organizational skills.

Skills

Animal nutrition
Breed and species knowledge
Animal health understanding
Animal interaction

Safety precautions and measures
Proper chemical handling
Pet charting information
Communications

Experience

Pet Care Associate
Tacoma, WAPetSmart/Mar 2016 to Current

Checked animals for injury and illness, writing copious notes regarding symptoms for fellow associates and management review.
Laundered soiled animal bedding immediately to reduce infection, using appropriate chemicals.
Adhered to all pet care plans, medication requirements and dietary restrictions while providing care.
Identified animal health concerns and discussed problems with owners.
Supported animal health by keeping all areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
Observed animals and conducted examinations to identify signs of injury, illness or disease.
Administered treatments to sick or injured animals and consulted veterinarians to handle more complex concerns.
Ordered, received, unloaded and stored feed and supplies for animals under care.
Attended to sick or injured animals by securing veterinary care and notifying owners quickly of pet's condition.
Prepared food and formulas to meet individual needs of animals under care with safe and nutritious meals.
Offered every owner exceptional customer service and support, as well as top-notch care to each animal.

Private Nanny
University Place, WAMadigan Army Medical Center/Mar 2018 to May 2019

Planned fun excursions to enhance physical abilities and expose children to stimulating, educational activities.
Maintained child-friendly environment with engaging activities, safe spaces and access to educational materials and games.
Coordinated after-school activities and transportation for one child for practices and events.
Monitored playtime to prevent overuse of technology, television or other detrimental influences.
Modeled appropriate social behaviors and encouraged concern for others.
Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
Maintained accurate daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
Provided children with nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
Prepared healthy and well balanced meals and snacks for children.
Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
Helped children complete homework and special assignments daily to support academic performance.
Administered medication and minor first aid to sick and injured children.
Assisted children by checking homework, quizzing on various subjects and helping with caring for their pets.
Built relationships with children by regularly discussing school, friends and favorite activities.
Assisted children with homework and implemented school material in practical, everyday activities.
Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled and coordinated projects, and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
Researched food allergies to better understand and provide higher level of care and oversight for individuals with such conditions.
Engaged children with games and puzzles.
Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Kept parents' contact information, emergency services phone number and child's health history on hand in case of emergency situations.

Cashier
Puyallup, WAStaples/Aug 2016 to Jan 2017

Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about products, services, store hours, policies and promotions.
Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
Kept apprised of emerging trends and provided informative customer service to assist in product selection.
Assisted customers by finding needed items and checking inventory for items at other locations.
Educated customers on product and service offerings.
Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
Used register system to ring up customer purchases, process payments and issue receipts.
Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
Observed customer behaviors to identify security threats and escalate concerns to supervisors.
Helped customers sign up for loyalty programs and submitted completed paperwork.
Communicated with customers about offerings, including policies, restrictions and refund policies.

Education and Training

Associate of Science: ZoologyTacoma Community CollegeExpected in Oct 2020Tacoma, WA

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

PetSmart
Madigan Army Medical Center
Staples

School Attended

Tacoma Community College

Job Titles Held:

Pet Care Associate
Private Nanny
Cashier

Degrees

Associate of Science : Zoology

Pet Care Associate Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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