Carol Fortenberry
Brandon
Summary
Dedicated Kennel Technician with proven expertise in animal handling and sanitation protocols, honed at Crossgates Veterinary Clinic. Demonstrates resilience in maintaining optimal hygiene and animal wellbeing, significantly reducing stress and health risks. Skilled in behavioral observation and care monitoring, ensuring efficient feeding and health management. Collaborates effectively with veterinary teams, enhancing recovery and socialization outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Technician
Crossgates Veterinary Clinic
09.2022 - Current
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Maintained clean and sanitary living conditions for animals, reducing stress and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Implemented efficient feeding schedules, ensuring all animals received proper nutrition on a timely basis.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Monitored animal behavior closely, identifying potential issues and reporting them to facility management for further evaluation.
Kennel Attendant
Community Animal Rescue and Adoption
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Maintained clean and sanitary living conditions for animals, reducing stress and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Enhanced animal socialization skills through daily interaction and playtime activities.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Improved animal health by administering medications and vaccinations as directed by veterinarians.
- Collaborated with veterinary staff to provide medical treatments and monitor post-surgery recovery for animals in our care.
- Followed strict disease control protocols during cleaning tasks, minimizing risk of illness transmission among shelter population.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife, Fisheries, And Aquaculture
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS12-2025
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS05-2023
Skills
- Sanitation protocols
- Patience and resilience
- Animal handling expertise
- Care monitoring
- Behavior observation
- Animal restraint techniques
- Attention to detail
- Feeding management
- Dependable and responsible
- Facilities maintenance
Affiliations
- The Wildlife Society- MSU chapter
- Pre-vet Club at MSU
Timeline
Kennel Technician
Crossgates Veterinary Clinic
09.2022 - Current
Kennel Attendant
Community Animal Rescue and Adoption
08.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife, Fisheries, And Aquaculture
Mississippi State University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Hinds Community College
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