Animal Shelter Volunteer Resume

Animal shelter volunteers are hired by shelter homes for animals. Due to the difference in operating style of shelters, volunteers may be on the payroll or just work out of love for animals. Volunteering for shelters doesn't require higher education. But you must be over 18 years in age. Helping animals in need is what you will be doing on a daily basis. You will take care of sick and stray animals, wash their cages, feed, and groom pets. Playing with and taking dogs for a walk will also be the routine. In short, the job is fun only if you an animal lover. Apart from the age factor and love for animals, there are no special needs to work in this profile. However, giving full dedication to foster an animal can making them socialized, and ready for adoption in less time are core responsibilities. Apply to any local shelter by using this animal shelter volunteer resume sample.

Animal Shelter Volunteer Sample Resume

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Mark H. Haydon
4449 Holden Street
San Diego, CA 92117
Phone: 619-327-4905
Email: mark.haydon@anymail.com

Job Objective:

A highly experienced and compassionate individual seeking the position of a Volunteer at 'XYZ Animal Shelter' where I can use my knowledge to ensure physical and emotional well-being of animals and prepare them for adoption.

Summary of Skills:

• Ability to assess physical conditions of animals and provide primary care for common ailments
• Expertise in handling aggressive animals and interacting with them playfully and in a caring manner
• Comprehensive knowledge of different breeds, diet plans, and veterinary care
• Proficient in issuing safety precautions during emergency situations to handle uncontrollable or stray animals
• Ability to analyze, and maintain composure under stressful situations
• Animal CPR Certified and skilled in handling Dog behavior
• Expertise in handling computer applications and maintaining Google Spreadsheet records
• Excellent communication skills

Work Experience:

Animal Shelter Volunteer
Brampton Pet Adoption Shelter, San Diego, CA
June 2016 – Present

• Currently training 5 Labrador Retrievers to prepare them for bomb detection squad in army or police
• Assisting in paperwork and recording details of animals for adoption, and making reminder calls of pet vaccination to clients
• Walking and exercising different breeds of dogs to ensure their physical fitness and playful nature
• Observing changed behaviors and attending to minor injuries after consulting veterinary doctors
• Conducting training sessions on 'How to groom pet animals' during summer for children below 11 years

Animal Shelter Volunteer
JKM Animal Protectors, San Diego, CA
November 2014 – May 2016

• Provided shelter to abandoned animals and used friendly methods to remove their discomfort and boost companionship for other animals
• Provided front-desk clerical support to the team by answering phone calls and resolving queries from customers
• Conducted animal plays on weekends for children below 10 years
• Observed and monitored health of new born kittens, pups, tortoise, birds, and hamsters
• Ensured continuous and proper food & water supply in the shelter
• Brainstormed ideas for collecting donations from visitors coming at the shelter home and encouraged them to adopt a pet
• Assisted veterinary doctors for regular checkups and minor treatments of injured animals

Animal Shelter Coordinator
Spherics Pet Center, San Diego, CA
May 2012 – October 2014

• Monitored and observed newly-shifted animals in the center for signs of illness and injuries and documented reports for the supervisor
• Initiated training programs for clients adopting pets for the first time and handed their vaccination schedules to them
• Took responsibility to calm down stray dogs and aggressive animals in the center to ensure they are well rehabilitated within the premises
• Maintained an exercise schedule for all animals and took help of other volunteers to maintain proper health routine
• Coordinated with government rescue agencies to protect animals from unprecedented situations
• Cared for animals in the shelter by maintaining their feeding timings, bathing schedules or taking them for walks

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Animal Health and Behavior Science California State University, Long Beach, CA 2011

Coursework:

• 5-week training course in Animal Psychology
  California State University, Long Beach, CA
  2012

Affiliation:

• American National Society of Animal Shelter Volunteers – Member since 2012
  Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) – Member since 2013
  PETA – Member since 2011

Reference:

On request.