Angela Aguilar
Pulaski,TN
Summary
Dedicated animal care professional with extensive experience at Riverview Farm Kennels, skilled in Magnawave technology and animal welfare management. Proven ability to enhance pet well-being through effective behavior observation and exercise management. Committed to maintaining a clean environment and fostering strong relationships with clients, ensuring optimal care and satisfaction.
Conscientious about providing top-notch care to protect and serve every animal in breeding kennel and boarding settings. Background includes providing full array of animal husbandry services while providing necessary exercise and nurturing environments. Devoted to promoting animal welfare.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Attendant-Lead
Riverview Farm
1606 S Fork Blue Creek Rd, Lynnville TN 38472
07.2022 - Current
- Ensured animal welfare by maintaining clean and safe kennel environments.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed by veterinary staff.
- Monitored health and behavior of animals, reporting changes to management.
- Trained and Administered Magnawave technology.
- Operated Idexx Lab Machine
- Drawn blood for testing.
- Ultrasound
- Trained new staff on proper handling techniques and kennel procedures.
- Demonstrated a strong commitment to animal care by working flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Promoted pet safety through proper handling techniques, minimizing risk of injury or distress for both staff and animals.
- Provided engaging activities for animals to promote physical fitness and mental stimulation, resulting in happier, healthier pets.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Assist in birthing puppies
Kennel Attendant
Countryside Veterinary and Boarding
Harvest, AL
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided daily care and supervision for animals, ensuring safety and well-being in kennel environment.
- Maintained cleanliness of kennels and play areas, adhering to sanitation protocols and hygiene standards.
- Monitored animal behavior and health, reporting any concerns to veterinary staff promptly.
- Assisted in training new staff on proper handling techniques and kennel operations procedures.
- Implemented enrichment activities to promote mental stimulation and positive behavior among residents.
- Coordinated with pet owners during drop-off and pick-up, delivering excellent customer service experiences.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive and compassionate service during pet drop-offs and pickups.
- Improved animal care by consistently monitoring their health and behavior, promptly reporting any concerns to veterinarians.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Reduced stress levels for animals during their stay by creating a calm and nurturing environment that catered to individual needs.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members by sharing knowledge and expertise in kennel operations and animal care procedures.
- Contributed to a positive workplace atmosphere by maintaining open communication with team members and proactively addressing issues or concerns.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by effectively communicating updates on their pets'' stay at the facility.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Maintained animal health and wellbeing by brushing coat, trimming nails, cleaning ears, and providing other types of basic care.
- Recorded dogs' intake and output, physical condition and behavior for updated kennel logs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Homelife Academy
Memphis,TN06-2022
Skills
- Proficient in Magnawave technology
- Idexx Lab Machinery
- Ultrasound imaging assistance
- Blood collection for diagnostic purposes
- Medication administration
- Promoting a clean environment
- Animal welfare management
- Animal handling expertise
- Adaptable and flexible
- Quick decision making
- Veterinary assistance
- Patience and tact
- Behavior observation
- Exercise management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer communication
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
Timeline
Kennel Attendant-Lead
Riverview Farm
07.2022 - Current
Kennel Attendant
Countryside Veterinary and Boarding
09.2021 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Homelife Academy