Kelli K
Feline Groomer, ACT, VT
Hamilton,Ontario
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Proven ability to handle multiple task effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards and aligning efforts with organizational goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Feline Groomer
Independent Contractor
Hamilton
01.2021 - Current
Animal Care Assistant
Barton Gray's Animal Hospital
Stoney Creek
01.2021 - 01.2022
Salon Manager, Feline Groomer, Groomers Assistant
Purrfect Paws Grooming
Stoney Creek
01.2015 - 01.2022
Technician (night shift)
Hamilton Region E.V.C.
Hamilton
01.2018 - 01.2021
Animal Care Assistant (night shift)
Beattie Pet Hospital
Stoney Creek
01.2015 - 01.2018
Breeders Assistant
Tricia’s Treasures
St. Catherine’s
01.2013 - 01.2014
Animal Care Technician
Kingsway Animal Hospital
Hamilton
01.2003 - 01.2013
Assistant Manager
Ardene, Centre Mall
Hamilton
01.2001 - 01.2003
Education
RECOVER Certified -
Certified in 2019 and Recertified in 2024
In both CPR Basic Life Support and
CPR Advanced Life Support
Certificate in Animal Care -
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Customer Service
- Basic accounting
- Inventory Management
- Facilities Maintenance
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Infection Control
- Interpersonal Skills
- Work Prioritization
- Interpersonal Communication
- Record-keeping
- Physical Stamina
Skillsandexperience
- Client interaction and education
- Obtaining complete history at patient intake
- Maintaining clinic documents/logs/medical records
- Medical terminology and abbreviations
- Animal handling and restraint
- Patient care and nursing, fulfilling treatment plans
- Assisting in CPR and stabilization of critical patients
- IV catheter placement and maintenance
- Monitoring hospitalized patients
- Obtaining accurate TPR status
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery
- Instrument decontamination and sterilization
- Computer/technical (SmartFlow/MSOffice/excel etc)
- Creating estimates and itemized invoices
- Client interaction in emotional situations
- Customer service and conflict resolution
- Calculate/administer meds/fluids (IV/IM/SQ/PO etc)
- Triage expert
- Radiology
- Pharmacology and preparing scripts
- Sample collection and Lab analysis
- Animal grooming
- Inventory control/daily supply orders
- Reception duties incl. handling cash
- Strong attention to detail
- Multitasking under pressure
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Emotional self-regulation
- WHIMIS & OHSMS certified
- Hospital cleanliness
- Infection prevention and control
- Canine reproduction/whelping/rearing natural and induced/assisted deliveries
- Equipment maintenance
- Writing clinic policies and procedures
Timeline
Feline Groomer - Independent Contractor
01.2021 - Current
Animal Care Assistant - Barton Gray's Animal Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
Technician (night shift) - Hamilton Region E.V.C.
01.2018 - 01.2021
Salon Manager, Feline Groomer, Groomers Assistant - Purrfect Paws Grooming
01.2015 - 01.2022
Animal Care Assistant (night shift) - Beattie Pet Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2018
Breeders Assistant - Tricia’s Treasures
01.2013 - 01.2014
Animal Care Technician - Kingsway Animal Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2013
Assistant Manager - Ardene, Centre Mall
01.2001 - 01.2003
American College of Vet Emergency & Critical Care - RECOVER Certified ,
Sheridan College - Certificate in Animal Care,
Sir Winston Churchill S.S. - Ontario Secondary School Diploma,