Klalyn Tschoepe
Twentynine Palms,CA
Summary
Committed and compassionate Kennel Technician providing quality care for animals. Proficient in animal safety protocols and possesses excellent communication and customer service skills. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kennel Technician
City of Twentynine Palms
04.2023 - 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.
- Enhanced animal socialization skills through daily interaction and playtime activities.
- 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.
- Improved animal health by administering medications and vaccinations as directed by veterinarians.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Provided exceptional customer service to pet owners, addressing concerns and answering questions regarding the care of their pets.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases.
- Followed strict disease control protocols during cleaning tasks, minimizing risk of illness transmission among shelter population.
- Participated actively in emergency response situations involving injured or aggressive animals, ensuring the safety of both staff and animals involved.
- Assisted in successful adoption processes by providing accurate information about each animal''s temperament and needs.
- Improved operational protocols, drafting and updating procedure manuals for kennel maintenance and animal care practices.
- Contributed to increased adoption rates by assisting with grooming and presentation of animals for adoption events.
- Handled emergency situations calmly and effectively, employing appropriate restraint techniques for various species while prioritizing public safety.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to enforce animal control ordinances and handle dangerous or aggressive animals.
- Facilitated positive outcomes in difficult situations by using conflict resolution skills when interacting with agitated or uncooperative individuals during field operations.
- Captured stray animals, provided housing and care of homeless animals and coordinated adoptions.
- Ensured proper handling of deceased animals for transport to designated disposal facilities while adhering to established protocols.
- Maximized efficiency in operations by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of state and local regulations related to animal control practices.
Veterinary Technician
Fur And Feather Family Vet
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, comments, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Obtained patient history from owners and restrained animal for physical examinations.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Maintained surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
Kennel Technician Supervisor
Humane Society Of The New Braunfels Area
08.2019 - 04.2022
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to superiors.
- Developed and implemented enrichment plans to keep animals healthy and stimulated.
- Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases.
- Assisted with development of animal behavior modification plans.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
- Trained animals in behavioral compliance or other special routines or commands.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
- Recorded dogs' and cats' intake and output, physical condition and behavior for updated kennel logs.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Documented animals' weight, size and condition in computer system for review by senior staff.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
Restaurant Team Member
Whataburger
04.2017 - 12.2018
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Greeted guests pleasantly and answered menu questions.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Arrived to work in uniform and presentable in appearance to meet restaurant standards.
- Used proper techniques to prepare food and ingredients.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Verified freshness of ingredients and food by checking for quality, rotating stock and recording old and new items.
- Prepared food orders, cooking on grill and operating fry station.
Receptionist
Heavenly Touch Massage Therapy
10.2016 - 12.2018
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
- Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.
- Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
- Balanced employee availability, customer schedules, and maximum load levels when scheduling appointments.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Collected payments, processed transactions and updated relevant records.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marion High School
Marion, TX05.2018
Skills
- Sanitation protocols
- Animal handling expertise
- Customer Service
- Dependable and Responsible
- Knowledge of local ordinances
- Animal Behavior
- Zoonotic Disease Knowledge
- Public Safety
- Public Education
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Emergency Response
Certification
- ACO - Certified Animal Control Officer Level 1
- Certified Euthanasia Technician
Timeline
Kennel Technician
City of Twentynine Palms
04.2023 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Fur And Feather Family Vet
01.2022 - 01.2023
Kennel Technician Supervisor
Humane Society Of The New Braunfels Area
08.2019 - 04.2022
Restaurant Team Member
Whataburger
04.2017 - 12.2018
Receptionist
Heavenly Touch Massage Therapy
10.2016 - 12.2018
- ACO - Certified Animal Control Officer Level 1
- Certified Euthanasia Technician
High School Diploma -
Marion High School
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