Courtney Jade Harvey
Woodside,SA
Summary
Passionate about animal health and wellness. Professional in handling basic needs, care and exercise.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Hand
TIPTREE BOARDING KENNELS
Biggs Flat, SA
09.2016 - 06.2024
- Provided daily care for animals in the kennel, such as feeding, watering, grooming, exercising and administering medications.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas, including cages, runs, and yards.
- Interacted with customers during check-in and check-out process.
- Communicated effectively with pet owners about their pet's needs while staying at the kennel.
- Supported animal health by keeping areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
- Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
- Exercised dogs while enforcing good behaviour and manners.
Pet/House Sitter
Various Clients
- Provided daily care for clients' pets including feeding, exercising, grooming, administering medications, and providing companionship.
- Provided loving attention to all animals in care while maintaining a safe environment for them at all times.
- Performed light household tasks such as cleaning litter boxes or cages, washing dishes, taking out the trash, watering plants, and sweeping floors.
- Walked dogs regularly, according to client instructions.
- Followed specific instructions from clients regarding how they would like their home cared for while they are away.
- Ensured safety of pets by monitoring their behaviour and responding quickly to any signs of distress or illness.
Kennel Hand
TOPSPOT BOARDING KENNELS & CATTERY
Biggs Flat, SA
08.2007 - 11.2010
- Interacted with customers during check-in and check-out process.
- Communicated effectively with pet owners about their pet's needs while staying at the kennel.
- Adhered to facility policies regarding animal rights and welfare.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas, including cages, runs, and yards.
- Provided daily care for animals in the kennel, such as feeding, watering, grooming, exercising and administering medications.
- Checked animals regularly to ensure they were healthy and comfortable.
- Supported animal health by keeping areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
- Cleaned living areas to provide healthy environment for boarded animals.
- Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
- Exercised animals to maintain physical and mental health.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
- Emptied litter boxes, refilled with fresh litter and cleaned animal bedding.
- Bathed and groomed pets using gentle techniques.
Flower Farm Hand
BLUMBERG FLOWERS
Birdwood, SA
08.2005 - 08.2006
- Picking and bunching flowers
- Planting cuttings
- Budding flowers
- Washing buckets
Fruit Packer
LENSWOOD COLDSTORES
Lenswood, SA
01.2005 - 07.2005
- Sorted and graded fruit based on size, shape, colour and texture.
- Inspected fruit for ripeness or spoilage prior to packing.
- Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations while working with produce items.
- Ensured that all packaging materials were properly sealed and labelled correctly.
Fruit Packer
A.L. GREEN & SONS
Lenswood, SA
12.2004 - 01.2005
- Sorted and graded fruit based on size, shape, colour and texture.
- Inspected fruit for ripeness or spoilage prior to packing.
- Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations while working with produce items.
Education
Certificate - Dog Psychology, Behaviour And Training
The Career Academy
Online Course03-2023
Certificate II - Animal Studies
Tafe SA
03-2009
Certificate I - Racing (Thoroughbred)
Tafe SA
03-2003
Skills
- Customer service
- Medication administration
- Animal handling and restraint
- Animal care
- Animal grooming
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Exercising and playing
- Behaviour observation
- Dependable and responsible
- Familiarity with animal behaviours
- Following pet care instructions
- Self motivation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kennel Hand
TIPTREE BOARDING KENNELS
09.2016 - 06.2024
Kennel Hand
TOPSPOT BOARDING KENNELS & CATTERY
08.2007 - 11.2010
Flower Farm Hand
BLUMBERG FLOWERS
08.2005 - 08.2006
Fruit Packer
LENSWOOD COLDSTORES
01.2005 - 07.2005
Fruit Packer
A.L. GREEN & SONS
12.2004 - 01.2005
Pet/House Sitter
Various Clients
Certificate - Dog Psychology, Behaviour And Training
The Career Academy
Certificate II - Animal Studies
Tafe SA
Certificate I - Racing (Thoroughbred)
Tafe SA
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