MATTHEW KETTENBACH

*** ***** ****** #***, *********, CA 92054 (H) 760-***-**** (C) 760-***-**** acwq1s@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Animal-loving TLC Giver with 4 years of working in shelters. Patient and personable Kennel Attendant

focused on developing and maintaining trusting relationships with shy, aggressive and withdrawn

animals. Meticulous Kennel Attendant excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure.

Skills

Canine Psychology Compassionate

Animal nutrition knowledge Dog Training

Dog training certification Obedience training

Animal grooming tools Responsible

Quality control Quality control

Responsible Canine Psychology

Positive reward based training

Compassionate

Pet grooming

Work History

Kennel tech

10/2015 to 9/2016

Animal keeper

155 Saxony rd.

Encinitas, ca 92024

Head TLC giver toward the dogs and cats 10/2013 to 04/2015

Alcala Pet Care – 1273 Crest Dr. Encinitas, 92024, Ca

Bathed, trimmed and provided other grooming services for domestic pets.

Relieved boredom and stress of living in a shelter environment by walking, playing and tending to

dogs. Recorded activity and noted any unusually behavior or medical issues.

Cleaned kennels, animal holding areas, examination and operating rooms, and animal

loading/unloading facilities.

Kennel Attendant, Front Desk Adoptions 08/2012 to 03/2013

Rancho Coastal Humane Society – 389 Requeza Street Encinitas, 92024, Ca

Developed dietary and nutritional plans to reach optimal weight, stimulate healing and increase

quality of life.

Trained and socialized puppies including housetraining and ending destructive behaviors.

Captured stray animals, provided housing and care of homeless animals and coordinated adoptions.

Bathed, trimmed and provided other grooming services for domestic pets.

Relieved boredom and stress of living in a shelter environment by walking, playing and tending to

dogs. Recorded activity and noted any unusual behavior or medical issues.

Cleaned kennels, animal holding areas, examination and operating rooms, and animal

loading/unloading facilities.

Inoculated animals against various diseases such as rabies and distemper.

Education

Electronic Medical Records Certificate Program 2009-2010 Medical Front Office Certificate Program Medical

Healthcare Essentials Certificate Program Medical Billing and Coding Certificate Program MS Office 2007/Basic

Certificate:

Vista Adult ROP School - Vista, Ca

Continuing education medical Administration

Associate Degree: Medical Administration 1999

Heald College - Fresno, CA

Medical Administration

Top 5% of class

Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Dean's List, 4 out of six semesters

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