Amber Bledsoe
Tobaccoville
Summary
Dynamic Kennel Technician Supervisor at Mayodan Veterinary Hospital with expertise in animal care and behavior management. Proven track record in training teams and enhancing operational efficiency, while ensuring optimal animal welfare. Skilled in record keeping and fostering teamwork, I excel in creating safe environments and promoting positive animal interactions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Technician Supervisor
Mayodan Veterinary Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Trained new kennel technicians on best practices, ensuring consistent quality of care across the team.
- Developed comprehensive recordkeeping systems to track animal medical history, dietary needs, and behavioral patterns accurately over time.
- Collaborated with the veterinary team to ensure proper medical care for all animals in the facility.
- Maintained a safe and healthy environment for animals through diligent sanitation practices and facility upkeep.
- Addressed any behavioral issues among animals through targeted training interventions while collaborating with behavior specialists when needed.
- Reduced stress levels in animals by creating structured daily routines, incorporating exercise, playtime, and socialization opportunities.
- Assisted in managing inventory and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient operations.
- Streamlined workflow processes, resulting in increased productivity among kennel technicians.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Recorded dogs' intake and output, physical condition and behavior for updated kennel logs.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
PCA
Rose Tara
06.2017 - 03.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
Education
Diploma -
Meadowbrook Academy
King NCSkills
- Animal care expertise
- Animal behavior
- Sanitation protocols
- Supervisory skills
- Nutrition management
- Veterinary assistance
- Animal handling
- Behavior observation
- Care monitoring
- Safety monitoring
- Record keeping
- Kennel maintenance
- Walk coordination
- Behavioral control
- Exercise management
- Animal monitoring
- Animal bathing
- Group management
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Honest and dependable
- Problem-solving abilities
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Animal care
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Dietary needs
- Interactive communication skills
- Feeding and nutrition
- Physically strong
- Physical strength
- Canine behavior
- Obedience
- Treatment administration
- Relationship building
- Medication administration
- Treatment documentation
- Supply unloading and storage
- Progress documentation
- Equipment disinfection
- Appointment scheduling
- Feeding and watering
- Injury and illness treatment
- Food supplement preparation
- Pet owner advisory
- Tick removal
- Food intake monitoring
- Human and animal safety
- Disease prevention
- Inventory management
- Materials ordering
- Housekeeping duties
- Physical condition monitoring
Timeline
Kennel Technician Supervisor
Mayodan Veterinary Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2025
PCA
Rose Tara
06.2017 - 03.2024
Diploma -
Meadowbrook Academy
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