Joshua Philyaw
California
Summary
Developed strong animal care and management skills in kennel setting, now seeking to transition into new field. Demonstrates expertise in maintaining animal health and cleanliness, as well as effective communication with pet owners. Looking to apply these transferable skills in dynamic and supportive environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kennel Technician
The Pet Lodge
06.2024 - Current
- Conducted regular safety inspections of kennels, identifying potential hazards and taking corrective action as needed.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Monitored animal behavior closely, identifying potential issues and reporting them to facility management for further evaluation.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Assisted in training new staff members on kennel procedures, ensuring high standards of animal care were consistently maintained.
- 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.
- Implemented efficient feeding schedules, ensuring all animals received proper nutrition on a timely basis.
- Enhanced animal socialization skills through daily interaction and playtime activities.
- Maintained clean and sanitary living conditions for animals, reducing stress and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases.
- Contributed to a high standard of animal care by promptly addressing maintenance issues and reporting facility concerns to appropriate management personnel.
- Participated actively in emergency response situations involving injured or aggressive animals, ensuring the safety of both staff and animals involved.
- Followed strict disease control protocols during cleaning tasks, minimizing risk of illness transmission among shelter population.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Recorded dogs' intake and output, physical condition and behavior for updated kennel logs.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Improved kennel safety by conducting regular equipment and facility inspections, promptly identifying and addressing potential hazards.
- Strengthened customer trust by delivering detailed updates on their pet's stay, including feeding, behavior, and health status.
- Provided compassionate care for over 50 dogs and cats, ensuring their comfort and well-being during their stay.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
High School Diploma - Business
Lenorardtown High School
23995 Point Lookout Rd, Lenorardtown Md 20650 20605.2024
Skills
Certification
Pet cpr, dog and cat wellness courses completed.
Timeline
Kennel Technician
The Pet Lodge
06.2024 - Current
Pet cpr, dog and cat wellness courses completed.
High School Diploma - Business
Lenorardtown High School
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