Georgetta ‘Gigi’ Richardson

*** ******** *****, ****** ****, MD 21050

acp2pw@r.postjobfree.com * CELL: 443-***-****

Animal Care Professonal

Dedicated, passionate Animal Care Worker devoted to providing the very best animal care possible. Skills include:

Competent in identifying most of the common companion animals

Basic knowledge of common issues with popular breeds of cats & dogs

Personal understanding of the animal/human companion bond

Experienced in handling unruly animals in a safe & humane way

Capable of soothing most distraught pet owners

Understanding of key medical terms

Ability to interpret a vast array of animal behaviors

Proficient in identifying the most common Pocket pets & Exotics

Well versed in handling Pocket pets & Exotics

13 years of personal in home pet care experience

Proficient in proper animal restraint

Recognizes the importance of treating clients with consideration & respect

Education: References:

High School Diploma, Havre de Grace High, GPA 3.6 Havre de Grace, MD 2002 Tasha Waites: 443-***-****

Penn Foster Career College, Veterinary Assistance, GPA 3.4 Online, 2014 Mary Bowers: 410-***-****

Harford Community College, Dog Training Workshop, Completed Bel Air, MD 2003 Kari Foster: 443-***-****

Professional Experience:

Canine Kennel Attendant @ Briggs Animal Adoption Center for National Humane Education Society in Charlestown, WV

2012

Job title & description: Kennel Aide; kennel sanitation, animal care (basic grooming, nutrition, daily observation, socialization), general landscaping, medication administration, housekeeping

Animal Class: Canines

Animal Caretaker @ House of Pets, pet store in Aberdeen, MD

Business closed May 31, 2010

Seasonal 2000 & 2001, 2002-2004 & 2010

Job title & description: Operations; animal care (exercise coordination & nutrition), grooming (bathing, routine dental brushing & claw clipping), enclosure sanitation, behavior analysis, daily observation, sales, stocking, customer service, housekeeping

Animal Class/Species: Fish (salt & fresh water), Aquatic Invertebrates, Cats, Dogs, Rats, Mice, Hamsters, Gerbil, Breaded Dragons, Water Dragon, Frilled Lizard, Basilisk, Skink, Monitors, Geckos, Tarantulas, Scorpions, Snakes (nonvenomous /constrictors & insectivores) Guinea pigs, Ferrets, Rabbits, Parakeets, Finches, Canaries, Conures, Love birds, Doves, Cockatiel, Cockatoo, African grays, Amazons, & Macaws

Stable Operator @ Huntington Mounted Police in Huntington, WV

Stables moved in 2007

2004-2005

Job title & description: Stable hand; animal care (grooming, exercise, shoe cleaning, nutrition & daily observation), tack care (saddle cleaning, bridle & bit upkeep), stable maintenance (stall mucking & repair, cleaning, general repairs), landscaping coral & free range (seeding & mowing)

Animal Class: Equine

Kennel Assistant @ Churchville Veterinary Clinic in Churchville, MD

2015

Job title & description: Boarding: Kennel; kennel sanitation, animal care (nutrition, daily observation, play, walks, nail clippings), grounds cleanup, medication administration. Bathing; bathing, blow drying, brushing, nail clipping, ear cleaning, anal gland expression. Store; reception, boarding admissions, making reservations, scheduling grooming appointments, record keeping

Animal Class: Canine & Feline

Job Tasks:

Enclosure Sanitation

Behavior Analysis

Nutrition

Medical Observation

Grooming

Exercising

Exam Room Sanitation

Daily Observation

Customer Service

Sales

Product Uses

Housekeeping

Bedding Distribution

Stable Upkeep

Toy Distribution

Volunteer Work:

Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County

2013

Kearneysville, WV 25430

304-***-****

Reported to: Shelter Manager: Gwen & Adoption Consultant: Steven

Tasks: Walking dogs. Grooming Animals (both Feline & Canine), Feeding & Watering animals, Restraining for routine veterinary testing & care, Kennel sanitation, Animal socialization, Basic dog training (sit, stay, come…), General housekeeping, Greeting visitors, Animal photography (for webpage, facebook, & petfinder), Assistance with administering medication & minor wound care when needed

Animal Class: Feline & Canine primarily

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