Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Skillsandexperience
Timeline
Kelli K

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
01.2021 - Current

Animal Care Assistant

Barton Gray's Animal Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022

Salon Manager, Feline Groomer, Groomers Assistant

Purrfect Paws Grooming
01.2015 - 01.2022

Technician (night shift)

Hamilton Region E.V.C.
01.2018 - 01.2021

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

Education

RECOVER Certified -

American College of Vet Emergency & Critical Care

Certified in 2019 and Recertified in 2024

In both CPR Basic Life Support and

CPR Advanced Life Support

Certificate in Animal Care -

Sheridan College, Brampton, ON

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

Sir Winston Churchill S.S., Hamilton, ON

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,

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