Animal Caretaker Kennel Technician
Resume:
Emily Rassi
(she/her)
adrqal@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
A young, motivated, and organized individual, with a high sense of self-efficacy, and the ability to thrive in both Team-based and independent settings. A calm, focused, and compassionate person, who is particularly patient and intuitive with all kinds of animals, and loves helping people whenever she can. SKILLS
● Years of experienced animal handling
● Customer service skills
● Computer skills
● Keyboard skills
● Reception experience
● Familiar with scheduling software
● Risk mitigation
● Cleaning and janitorial experience
● Garden Design
● Landscape maintenance
● Mural and scenic art creation
● Client communication
● Superior organization skills
● Event planning/scheduling
● Attention to detail
● Digital illustration/design
EXPERIENCE
Animal Care Group Lake Oswego- Animal CareTaker
June - December, 2021
● Solely managing the boarding department of an animal hospital three days a week, twelve hours a day
● Careful handling of pets with or without special and/or medical needs, of varying ages, while being mindful of their varying behaviors and personalities
● Performing scheduled walks and check-ups for up to 30 animals all throughout the day
● Cleaning and maintaining kennels and spaces for animals
● Properly administering and recording oral, topical, transdermal, and subcutaneous medications to/for dogs and cats
● Feeding and keeping track of varying nutritional needs for pets throughout the day
● Weighing, flea combing, performing basic physical exams, and taking temperatures of pets to ensure their health
● Providing scheduling for clients and managing the schedule daily with sufficient computer skills
● Providing reception and answering calls for the boarding department of the hospital
● Performing daily check-ins and check-outs for clients and their pets
● Communicating with clientele, and making sure all of their needs and their pets needs are met
● Performing proper daily janitorial work and sanitation for the hospital
● Properly handling cleaning supplies and potentially hazardous cleaning chemicals
● Providing laundry services for the hospital throughout the day, including the satiation of surgical gowns and potentially contagious articles
● Assisting veterinarian technicians when needed
Bar-King Dog Kennel - Kennel Technician
2019-2020
● Handling up to 80+ animals of varying species, size, age, and disposition at a time
● Cleaning and maintaining dog and cat kennel facilities
● Feeding, bathing, monitoring, and providing care to dozens of animals at a time with attentiveness
● Administering some medications to dogs and cats
● Operating lawnmowers, pressure washers, and other power tools
● Washing and folding laundry
● Communicating with clients
- Left to support family during the COVID-19 pandemic Glamour Pots - Flower Pot Designer
2017-2019
● Design flower arrangements and assemble flowerpots at peoples homes and at events
● Choose and handle plants and flowers with care
● Using both artistic and botanical knowledge to create pleasing designs with flowers and other plants
● Maintaining a clean work environment
● Safely handling heavy equipment such as bags of soil and large pots Dog Sitter - Portland OR
2015-2018
● Perform scheduled walks and outdoor activities with pets
● Monitor medication administration as directed by owners and veterinarian
● Manage billing and bookkeeping
Schooling
ORVA Portland Oregon - Highschool Diploma 2016
Portland Community College (current) - Associate Degree Accomplishments
● 2022 PCC Honor roll recipient
● Self Employed Artist
● Has sold art in Germany, Spain, and Brazil.
● Competed in in English (Hunter Jumper) and 4H horse competitions, placing 1st, 2nd, and championship titles
Community Service
2019-2020
● Helped build sustainable living house in Hawaii
● Walker Foundation 2015-2019
Feed homeless
Organization Board Member
● Has donated artwork to the Oregon Humane Society
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