Andrew Ajalat
North Hollywood
Summary
Experienced and compassionate animal handler and caretaker / 5 years experience rescuing and working with severely abused, neglected and tortured animals. 8nmonths experience working as a Veterinary assistant / tech assistant.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Attendant
Malibu Coast Animal Hospital
Malibu
06.2023 - 03.2026
- Cleaned and sanitized animal kennels to ensure health and safety of animals.
- Fed and monitored animals, ensuring proper nutrition and hydration.
- Managed daily exercise routines for dogs, enhancing physical well-being and behavior.
- Observed animal behavior to identify signs of distress or illness.
- Followed safety protocols when handling large or aggressive animals.
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and treatments of pets.
- Supported veterinarians while examining animals to provide accurate assessments.
- Trained new staff members on proper animal handling techniques to improve care standards.
- Administered injections and prescribed medications
Veterinary Assistant | Mobile Vet Driver
My Vet Mobile | Green Dog Dental
Sherman Oaks
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted veterinarian during surgical procedures by creating and maintaining unobstructive surgical fields and passing instruments.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures.
- Supported senior staff in conducting blood analyses and physical assessments to ensure accurate diagnostics.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Performed cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance of kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment to uphold hygiene standards.
- Aided veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures, contributing to effective patient care.
Animal Caretaker | Staff Manager
Animal Hope And Wellness Foundation
Sherman Oaks
12.2016 - 01.2022
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Maintained animal cleanliness and health through regular washing, grooming, and trimming.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Promoted animal wellbeing by addressing physical and mental health needs with regular exercise and enrichment activities.
- Consulted with veterinarians to diagnose problems and administered prescribed treatments.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
- Enhanced pet health by providing owners with tailored advice on optimal care strategies.
- Observed animal details such as size, condition, behavior and eating habits
- Collected animal waste produced and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
- Restocked supplies and rotated items to ensure freshness.
- Sorted and washed facility laundry to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards, cleaning and restocking.
Education
General Education
Los Angeles Valley College
Van Nuys, CASkills
- Animal care
- Pet handling
- Grooming services
- Bathing
- Cleaning
- Wound care
- Medication management
- Vaccine delivery
- Sample collection
- Health monitoring
- Animal behavior
- Animal restraint
- Recordkeeping
Accomplishments
- Drove a mobile veterinary truck around the valley on a daily basis ensuring the veterinarian / techs got to all house calls safely and on time.
- At times handled, fed and managed alone up to 45 animals at a time while accomplishing tasks at the highest standards in short periods of time. This enabled the rescue organization, including staff, customers and volunteers, to operate efficiently and productively during business hours.
- Voluntarily worked up to 24 hour shifts with few breaks to ensure animal and staff safety.
- Intervene and deescalate multiple dog fights avoiding serious injury to dogs, staff and volunteers.
Timeline
Kennel Attendant
Malibu Coast Animal Hospital
06.2023 - 03.2026
Veterinary Assistant | Mobile Vet Driver
My Vet Mobile | Green Dog Dental
01.2022 - 08.2022
Animal Caretaker | Staff Manager
Animal Hope And Wellness Foundation
12.2016 - 01.2022
General Education
Los Angeles Valley College