Mckeila Snow
Union City
Summary
Compassionate dog lover with experience in providing high-quality care to dogs in both shelter and daycare settings. Strengths include knowledge of animal behavior, body language, dietary needs, enrichment activities, and health assessment. Has contributed to improving overall animal welfare by implementing effective care protocols.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Animal Care Specialist
WAG Atlanta
College Park
10.2024 - Current
- Played with dogs to maintain socialization and reduce stress.
- Assessed animals for injury and illness.
- Assisted with grooming tasks such as bathing, brushing, and nail trimming.
- Fed and watered animals in care.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
- Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
- Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
- Monitored safety of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
- Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
- Followed consistent safety procedures, maintained visible animal identification and checked tags to minimize care errors.
- Cleaned and maintained animal enclosures on a daily basis.
Animal Care Specialist
LifeLine CAC-Dekalb
Atlanta
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Monitored the health of all animals on a regular basis, reporting any changes to the veterinarian.
- Observed the behavior of animals to detect signs of illness or injury.
- Assisted in providing medical care to animals, including administering medications and vaccinations.
- Trained new staff members on proper animal handling procedures.
- Attended seminars related to animal care topics in order to stay up-to-date with industry trends.
- Provided food and water for all animals, ensuring that they had adequate nutrition.
- Educated customers regarding proper animal care techniques and requirements.
- Assisted in the adoption process by introducing potential owners to adoptable animals.
- Cleaned and maintained animal enclosures on a daily basis.
- Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
- Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Taught animals sit, stay and other basic commands.
- Assessed animals for injury and illness.
- Walked dogs to provide a source of physical stimulation.
Education
GED -
Technical College System of Georgia
Atlanta, GA10-2023
Skills
- Animal health assessment
- Attention to detail
- Animal handling
- Compassion and empathy
- Dog training
- Client communication
- Dog body language and behavior
- Kennel Experience
Timeline
Animal Care Specialist
WAG Atlanta
10.2024 - Current
Animal Care Specialist
LifeLine CAC-Dekalb
11.2023 - 04.2024
GED -
Technical College System of Georgia