Kennel Technician Resume Example

A kennel technician performs lots of activities to keep the animals in a kennel safe, healthy and disease-free. He or she will clean the cage, disinfectant the pets' living area, and feed them prescribed meals at stated times. Answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, holding the animals during examination, and checking for possible signs of injuries, illnesses and diseases in the pets are also included in the job profile.

There are many other duties a kennel technician has to perform. You can apply for this position even with a high school diploma. Some employers may require certification or an associate degree in veterinary science though. However, if you are the one who care for animals and love them to see hale and hearty, nothing can stop you from getting the job. For that, you need a resume.

Margie J. Huff
4498 Owen Lane
Akron, OH 44308
Phone: 234-555-0248
Email: mjhuff@freemail.com

Job Objective:
A kennel technician position in a kennel where my love for animals and experience in pet care can offer relief to the pet owners in getting their pets treated and leaving them behind at the facility for a vacation.

Summary of Skills:

• Deep knowledge of federal, state and local laws related to registration, vaccination and breeding of animals
• Compassion and immense love for all types of animals
• Ability to lift and move 40 pounds
• Knowledge of handling animals during examination and boarding
• Skilled in identifying and treating diseases in animals
• Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing kennel
• Sound knowledge of cleaning supplies and equipments
• Skilled in walking, lifting and carrying animals

Professional History:

Kennel Technician
Greenland Pets, Akron, OH
2012 - present

• Responsible for cleaning cages, disinfecting animals' quarters, bathing, feeding and providing water to animals
• Examining and observing animals to identify signs of diseases, injuries and illnesses
• Monitoring the kennel's security system
• Responsible for the maintenance of files, records, boarding agreements and other information
• Responding to customers' questions
• Administering basic treatments and vaccination to animals

Kennel Technician
KYC Vet Clinic, Akron, OH
2010 - 2012

• Assisted veterinarian during examining of animals
• Monitored recovery of animals from surgery
• Prepared surgical room by arranging and sterilizing tools
• Cleaned and maintained animals' living area
• Prepared and served food to animals according to the instructions
• Extracted blood, urine and feces specimen for laboratory tests
• Cleaned and polished animals' teeth and claw
• Offered advice to pet owners on animal health care
• Walked and exercised animals

Education:

• High School Diploma
  Down-Town High School, Akron, OH
  2008
• Associate Degree in Veterinary Science
  St. Mary's Veterinary College, Akron, OH
  2010

Reference:
Mr. Jones Andrew
Manager
Greenland Pets, Akron, OH
Phone: 234-555-12xx
Email: jandrew@example.com