Sadie Gover
Smithville
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Animal Coordinator
Purina
01.2024 - Current
- Upheld regulatory requirements related to animal welfare.
- Ensured cat and dog care through inter-departmental coordination, updated logs, and vet staff when a pet was unwell.
- Offered relief and contributed to tasks outside of assigned responsibilities.
- Entered data with accuracy and efficiency.
- Regularly update weight and body condition data.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols at all times.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Maintained sanitation standards according to SOPs.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently achieve daily goals.
- Gathered and dispatched samples to the laboratory.
Pet Caretaker
Purina
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
- Walked and exercised pets of different sizes and temperaments.
- Sanitized play yards and toys on a two week rotation.
- Conducted basic grooming on fourteen dogs with baths, brushing and nail clipping.
- Documented walks on NesTms.
Groom Tech/Kennel Technician
Woofs Play Stay
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming, and trimming.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
Groom Tech
PetSmart
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Brushed animal teeth to maintain dental health and prevent tooth decay and bad breath.
- Spoke to customers regarding lodging, grooming, daycare services, and pricing and cross-sold additional items.
- Removed undercoat buildup and conducted de-shedding on double-coated animals such as Husky's and Malamutes.
- Administered anal gland expression to prevent discomfort and infections in pets.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Trimmed nails using clippers and grinders.
PetsHotel Associate
PetSmart
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners.
- Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO05-2026
High School Diploma -
Smithville High School
Smithville, MO05.2020
Skills
- Animal Observations
- Daily Logs
- Data Gathering and Documentation
- Recordkeeping
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management abilities
- Reliability
- Animal welfare
- Safety and health precautions
- Sample collection
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Associate Animal Coordinator
Purina
01.2024 - Current
Pet Caretaker
Purina
06.2023 - 12.2024
Groom Tech/Kennel Technician
Woofs Play Stay
09.2022 - 06.2023
Groom Tech
PetSmart
06.2021 - 03.2022
PetsHotel Associate
PetSmart
01.2020 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Smithville High School
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City