Kennel Technician Resume Guide

Reliable kennel technician with 2+ years of experience providing care for a variety of animals. Seeking to support the team at ABC Animal Hospital in delivering exemplary service and ensuring optimal pet health. At XYZ, monitored dietary needs, administered medications on schedule, and provided excellent customer service to both human clients and their pets. Consistently praised by supervisors for my proactive approach towards animal comfort and safety.

Talented kennel technician with 10+ years of experience working in animal care. Seeking to join ABC Animal Shelter to provide exceptional customer service and pet health maintenance for a wide variety of animals. At XYZ Pet Resort, oversaw daily operations and maintained cleanliness standards that exceeded state requirements by 5%. Regularly praised by customers for demonstrating patience and compassion while caring for animals.

Driven and compassionate kennel technician with 4+ years of experience providing outstanding care for animals in a variety of settings. Highly skilled at recognizing and responding to animal behavior, administering medications, cleaning facilities, and conducting grooming activities. Seeking to join ABC Kennels as the next Lead Technician where I can use my expertise and passion for animals to ensure their safety and wellbeing.

Detail-oriented kennel technician with 7+ years of experience caring for animals in a variety of environments. At XYZ, handled the day-to-day care and well-being of over 30 dogs and cats, including providing food/water, administering medications, exercising pets regularly, grooming as needed. Proven track record of delivering excellent customer service to pet owners while ensuring their safety at all times.

Dependable and hardworking kennel technician with 3+ years of experience in animal care. Experienced in providing professional and compassionate pet care to 50+ animals daily. At XYZ, maintained a clean and safe environment for all pets while ensuring their comfort and safety at all times. Completed additional duties such as feeding, walking, grooming, bathing, administering medication when needed.

Proficient and reliable kennel technician with 5+ years of experience in animal care. Seeking to join ABC Pet Care Center and provide exceptional customer service while enforcing health and safety standards for the animals under my supervision. Dedicated to providing enriching activities, such as exercise time, playtime, and socialization. Also experienced in administering medications when needed.

Energetic and driven Kennel Technician with 2+ years of experience assisting veterinarians in the care and treatment of animals. Committed to providing a safe, clean, and stress-free environment for all creatures under my watch. At ABC Animal Clinic successfully maintained a high level of animal health by administering medications as prescribed and maintaining records per protocol standards.

Professional kennel technician with 5+ years of experience providing exceptional care for a variety of animals. Possesses strong understanding of animal behavior and health needs, as well as an ability to soothe even the most anxious cats or dogs. Looking to join ABC Animal Care Center in order to bring out the best in every pet that comes through their door.

• Mentored and trained 4 newly hired kennel technicians in handling animals, administering medications and providing humane care; reduced animal stress levels by 10%.
• Participated in weekly staff meetings to brainstorm ideas for improving customer satisfaction, leading to a 40% increase in repeat customers over 6 months.
• Reorganized the dog boarding area according to breed and size specifications, resulting in improved safety protocols with zero accidents or injuries reported during shift hours.
• Represented the establishment at local pet adoption events where 20+ cats & dogs were placed into loving homes within 3 weeks of participation.
• Consistently displayed exceptional proficiency when grooming pets such as cleaning ears/teeth/claws and trimming fur coats; completed tasks 15 minutes ahead of schedule on average per day.

• Trained over 50 puppies in basic commands, potty training and socialization skills; helped achieve an 86% success rate for successful adoptions.
• Bathed, groomed and cleaned up after over 100 dogs every week; implemented a new system that improved bathing times by 20%.
• Restrained aggressive animals safely using proper handling techniques to ensure the safety of other pets and staff members.
• Medicated canine patients with oral medications or injections per veterinary instructions; reduced medication errors by 10%.
• Independently monitored all kennels around the clock including feeding, exercising & providing emotional support to pets housed at facility; lowered overall kennel noise levels by 30 decibels on average within six months of employment.

• Formulated individualized diet plans and administered medication as prescribed by veterinarians for over 80 animals in the kennel, resulting in improved health outcomes across all species.
• Vaccinated 50+ puppies and kittens against a range of diseases annually, ensuring up-to-date records were maintained at all times; reduced incidents of pet illnesses by 20%.
• Competently handled daily grooming needs such as brushing fur coats, trimming nails & clipping toenails for multiple breeds while monitoring their behavior closely during sessions.
• Sanitized cages, food/water dishes and other equipment daily with detergents and disinfectants according to safety protocols; ensured that kennel remains free from any infection or disease outbreaks at all times.
• Observed changes in animal behavior or physical condition on a regular basis which included checking vital signs like temperature & pulse rate when necessary; notified vets immediately if any issues arose within the facility.

• Walked and exercised over 50 dogs daily, ensuring that each dog received individual attention and proper care.
• Presented a professional image to pet owners while answering their questions regarding kennel management and animal health issues; fostered trusting relationships with clients by providing personalized service on all occasions.
• Coordinated the grooming of 80+ animals per week, scheduling appointments for bathing, trimming and nail clipping in accordance with customer preferences; reduced wait times from 2 hours to 45 minutes through efficient handling of requests.
• Expedited veterinary services such as vaccinations and check-ups; administered medications according to veterinarian instructions while monitoring patient progress closely throughout treatment periods.
• Substantially improved sanitation standards within the facility using approved cleaning methods & protocols, resulting in a 30% reduction in bacterial growth rates within 3 months’ time span.

• Reliably monitored and cared for the wellbeing of over 50 animals in a kennel environment, providing food, water and exercise while ensuring they were healthy and safe.
• Socialized dogs with other pets to improve their behavior; reduced dog-barking incidents by 30% within 6 months of employment.
• Improved animal health care protocols through regular monitoring and appropriate treatment when needed; lowered veterinary costs by $1250 per month on average.
• Developed great relationships with pet owners through face-to-face meetings at drop offs/pick ups as well as phone calls & emails throughout each pet’s stay, creating loyal customers who returned time after time for boarding services.
• Cleaned cages daily using industry best practices such as disinfectants & deodorizers, maintaining cleanliness standards according to state regulations; increased customer satisfaction ratings by 15%.

• Thoroughly cleaned and sanitized kennels, cages, runs and yards on a daily basis to ensure the safety of over 75 animals; reduced reported incidences of infectious diseases by 20%.
• Exercised all dogs in the care facility for an average of 45 minutes every day while monitoring their behavior and providing positive reinforcement when appropriate.
• Spearheaded monthly adoption events in collaboration with local animal shelters that resulted in 10+ successful adoptions within each 6-month period.
• Prepared meals according to veterinarian instructions & dietary requirements for all animals under supervision; administered medications as prescribed 3 times per day without fail or delay.
• Groomed 30+ cats/dogs weekly using clippers, scissors, brushes, combs and shampoos as needed; bathed pets regularly to help maintain skin health & coat condition at optimal levels.

• Efficiently managed the daily care of over 100 animals in a kennel environment, ensuring that all health and safety regulations were strictly adhered to.
• Optimized cleaning routines for 10+ dog runs by 25%, reducing labor time while still meeting high standards of hygiene and sanitation.
• Revised standard operating procedure documents regarding animal handling and nutrition; this improved pet owner satisfaction ratings with an increase of 15%.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with clients, providing valuable advice on how best to take care of their pets’ needs during visits or extended stays at the facility.
• Utilized interpersonal communication abilities to build relationships with local rescue organizations, resulting in increased adoption rates by 20%.

• Introduced new safety protocols and cleaning procedures for the kennel, resulting in a 25% decrease of reported illnesses among animal occupants.
• Structured efficient daily routines to properly care for up to 75 animals, including feeding, bathing and exercise; successfully reduced pet owner complaints by 50%.
• Facilitated successful adoption programs with local shelters and rescue organizations; increased annual adoptions rate by 40%.
• Actively monitored health status of dogs and cats while they were boarded at the facility, administering medication as needed; decreased mortality rates by 10% over 3 months period.

Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology
Educational Institution XYZ
Nov 2011

Certified Professional Animal Care Provider
National Animal Care & Control Association (
May 2017