Carleigh Simms
Partlow
Summary
Dedicated Kennel Assistant with a proven track record, excelling in animal care and behavior observation. Demonstrated empathy and critical thinking while managing distressed animals and ensuring their well-being. Enhanced operational efficiency through meticulous record-keeping and effective communication with pet owners, fostering trust and satisfaction.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kennel Assistant
Confederate Ridge Animal Hosp
2023 - 09.2025
- Stocked kennel and cleaning supplies to maintain proper inventory for daily performance.
- Assisted with grooming services such as bathing, brushing, nail trimming, and ear cleaning for improved pet hygiene and health.
- Managed challenging situations with distressed or aggressive animals using patience and appropriate restraint methods.
- Maintained detailed records of each animal''s care, including feeding schedules, exercise routines, and any special requirements.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Maintained kennel cleanliness and hygiene, reducing the spread of disease and providing a comfortable environment for animals.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through open communication and trust-building interactions during drop-off and pick-up times.
- Ensured safety of all animals through proper handling techniques and adherence to established protocols.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Monitored animal behavior for signs of illness or distress, promptly reporting any concerns to management or veterinary staff.
- Completed animal intakes to board animals, labeling all home items and toys properly.
- Recorded information such as feeding schedules, appearance, behavior of boarded or hospitalized patients to monitor stay.
- Completed daily cleaning of kennels, cages and public areas using disease control protocol to provide sterile environment.
- Provided excellent customer service to pet owners, addressing questions and concerns regarding their pets'' stay at the kennel.
- Monitored kennels for toy safety and removed choking hazards.
- Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
- Administered care for animals and reported signs of illness, disease and injury to veterinarians.
- Educated clients about kennel services, policies, and procedures to ensure a smooth experience for both the pet and owner.
- Increased efficiency in daily operations by keeping accurate inventory records of food, supplies, and medications.
- Provided compassionate care for sick or injured animals while they recovered under veterinary supervision at the facility.
- Collaborated with other staff members to create a positive work environment focused on delivering high-quality care to all animals in the facility.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Contributed to team efforts in emergency situations, assisting veterinarians with urgent medical procedures when necessary.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously, including animal care, client interactions, and administrative duties.
- Performed grooming activities for boarded and hospitalized animals.
- Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
- 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.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
- Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
- Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Documented animals' weight, size and condition in computer system for review by senior staff.
- Consulted with veterinarians to diagnose problems and administered prescribed treatments.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Assisted with development of animal behavior modification plans.
- Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
Education
Spotsylvaina High School
Spotsylvania, VASkills
- Animal care
- Patience with animals
- Empathy for animals
- Animal behavior
- Exercising and playing
- Feeding animals
- Nutritious feeding
- Specimen collection
- Basic training
- Animal restraint
- Stress-free care techniques
- Animal handling
- Sanitation protocols
- Safety monitoring
- Behavior observation
- Care monitoring
- Record keeping
- Feeding management
- Behavioral control
- Animal monitoring
- Walk coordination
- Kennel maintenance
- Animal bathing
- Safety control
- Group management
- Exercise management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Honest and dependable
- Customer service
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Housekeeping duties
- Dependable and responsible
- Animal observations
- Attention to detail
- Customer communication
- Supply unloading and storage
- Feeding and watering
- Supply maintenance
- Work prioritization
- Work planning
- Relationship building
- Medication documentation
- Animal behavior education
- Human and animal safety
- Food intake monitoring
- Treatment administration
- Meal preparation
- Information collection and recording
- Equipment disinfection
- Animal examinations
- Disease prevention
- Physical condition monitoring
- Injury and illness treatment
- Tick removal
- Animal grooming
- Treatment documentation
- Food supplement preparation
- Weight charting
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
Certification
Diabetic certified
Timeline
Kennel Assistant
Confederate Ridge Animal Hosp
2023 - 09.2025
Spotsylvaina High School
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