Madison Applegate
Phoenix
Summary
Proven Kennel Technician with a track record of enhancing animal wellbeing at NVA Northpark Animal Hospital through expert kennel maintenance and safety monitoring. Excelled in behavior observation and sanitation protocols, significantly reducing health risks. Skilled in teamwork and interpersonal communication, adept at ensuring optimal care and efficiency in animal health environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Technician
NVA Northpark Animal Hospital
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Reset procedure rooms between appointments and disinfected equipment.
- Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Documented animals' weight, size and condition in computer system for review by senior staff.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Recorded dogs' intake and output, physical condition and behavior for updated kennel logs.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
Kennel Technician
Dogs Day Inn Kingwood
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
Dog Bather
Furbabies Kingwood
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Delivered continuous focus and attention to lodged animals, promoting high level of care and oversight.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
Front of House Staff Member
Jason's Deli Kingwood
06.2019 - 05.2023
- Assisted servers with delivering food, filling beverages, and retrieving items for guests.
- Helped guests at tables when in need of assistance.
- Established welcoming atmosphere by greeting each guest warmly.
- Trained new staff in front-of-house procedures, customer relations, and cleaning.
- Maintained tidy and organized work area to preserve aesthetics and support cleanliness and quality standards.
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu items and corresponding ingredients.
- Cross-trained in other kitchen positions to support staff and meet customer needs and demands.
- Adjusted food preparation methods in accordance with customer requests.
- Utilized POS system to receive and process food and beverage orders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kingwood High School
Kingwood, TX05-2020
Skills
- Kennel maintenance
- Safety monitoring
- Behavior observation
- Sanitation protocols
- Record keeping
- Work planning
- Interpersonal skills
- Animal care
- Time management abilities
- Customer service
- Teamwork
Digital Art
Skilled at Digital Painting and Knowledgeable in Adobe Software. Small Client Commissions are more of a hobby than a source of income.
Timeline
Kennel Technician
NVA Northpark Animal Hospital
06.2024 - 12.2024
Kennel Technician
Dogs Day Inn Kingwood
01.2024 - 06.2024
Dog Bather
Furbabies Kingwood
02.2023 - 01.2024
Front of House Staff Member
Jason's Deli Kingwood
06.2019 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Kingwood High School
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