Kennel Assistant Resume Examples

Kennel Assistant

• Gained customer service and communication skills while helping people with their animals
• Learned how to relate to customers on a more personal level by gaining the ability to show compassion for the animals and their families
• Assisted doctors in various duties during minor surgeries and upkeep of animals
• Given the responsibility to conduct general maintenance around the facility
• Developed strong matrix partnership skills with co-workers to ensure all tasks are completed

Kennel Assistant

• Assisted doctors and veterinary technicians in everyday procedures such as nail trims, medicated baths, and routine exams
• Responsible for cleaning exam rooms, restocking cotton balls, syringes, paper towels, etc., and the end of the day cleaning routine
• Responsible for all kennel activity such as checking in animals, walking, feeding, cleaning, bathing, and weekend care while the clinic was closed
• Stable hand for the months of June through August 2015
• Cared for 23 horses over the course of 10 weeks while campers took hourly lessons each day
• Responsible for stable management, feeding, watering, medicating when necessary, and general care of the horses

Kennel Assistant

• Research topics and write monthly ‘Tails from Home’ newsletter distributed to 1,500 subscribers
• Ensure animal safety and health and engage with animals in a nurturing manner
• Deliver exceptional customer service to all clients by addressing customer questions in person or on the phone and maintaining day-to-day shelter operations
• Provide training and support to all agency volunteers

Kennel Assistant and Sterilization Technician

Maintaining neat and organizing controlled drug logs in notebooks and Microsoft Excel

• Maintaining and repairing heating pumps and pads
• Properly restraining animals during treatments and evaluations
• Conduct in-house analysis of blood
• Preparing and cleaning cages and runs for patients
• Gained knowledge of surgical instruments used for specific types of surgeries
• Properly cleaning and sterilizing of surgical instruments
• Properly sterilizing and maintaining operation rooms and the sterile corridor

Kennel Assistant

Responsible for care of boarded animals at facility, feed and water

• General cleaning and laundering of towel, rags and bedding
• Answer phones and make appointments for customers
• Complete paperwork for services provided and file documents

Kennel Assistant

Monitor the health and behavior of resident animals

• Recognize abnormal symptoms or conditions to report to veterinary staff
• Feed and provide daily care for resident animals
• Maintain a sanitary, safe, and stress-free environment for animals and staff