Carey Whipple

Compassionate pet care professional skilled in gentle handling, stress reduction techniques, and maintaining cleanliness. Committed to ensuring the well-being of pets while fostering strong relationships with owners.

Bather, Personal Assistant and Pet Sitter - Big E's Grooming - Johns Creek, GA

(2025-05 - 2026-05)

Provided comprehensive pet care services including bathing, grooming, and pet sitting with focus on animal well-being and client satisfaction.

• Performed thorough bathing and grooming procedures for various dog breeds.
• Maintained cleanliness of grooming area and equipment to ensure safety standards.
• Assisted in handling and restraining pets during bathing sessions.
• Collaborated with groomers to prepare pets for styling services.
• Provided services by running errands for the owner.
• Provided attentive care for pets, ensuring their safety and well-being during visits.
• Developed daily feeding schedules tailored to individual pet needs and preferences.
• Administered medications as directed by pet owners, maintaining strict adherence to protocols.
• Communicated effectively with pet owners regarding pet behavior and health observations.
• Adapted quickly to various pet personalities, ensuring comfort and reducing anxiety during care.
• Managed scheduling of visits to optimize service efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Built strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and repeat business through excellent service delivery.
• Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
• Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
• Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
• Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
• Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
• Built trust with clients by consistently demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail in all aspects of pet care provision.
• Ensured timely feedings, grooming sessions, and exercise routines for pets in accordance with owner instructions.
• Conducted regular home visits to check on pets while owners were away, providing peace of mind through routine updates.

Dog Bather - Dixie's Pet Spa - Cumming, GA

(2025-02 - 2025-05)

Provided professional dog bathing and grooming services with emphasis on animal comfort and safety.

• Bathed and groomed dogs, ensuring cleanliness and comfort for each pet.
• Handled various breeds, adapting techniques to meet individual needs and temperaments.
• Maintained grooming tools and equipment, ensuring optimal performance and hygiene standards.
• Assisted in managing appointments, coordinating schedules for efficient workflow.
• Collaborated with team members to enhance overall customer satisfaction and service quality.
• Monitored pets' behavior during grooming sessions, addressing any concerns promptly.
• Implemented new bathing techniques that improved efficiency and reduced time per session.
• Safely handled various breeds of dogs, ensuring their comfort throughout the bathing process.
• Successfully calmed anxious pets during the bathing process using proven soothing techniques.
• Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
• Implemented proper sanitization procedures to maintain a clean and healthy environment for both pets and staff members.
• Assisted groomers with prepping dogs for haircuts, resulting in streamlined appointments.
• Provided exceptional care for senior or special needs dogs, accommodating their specific requirements during bathing sessions.
• Ensured all dogs were thoroughly dried using appropriate techniques, reducing the risk of skin irritations or infections.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing gentle and thorough dog bathing services.
• Observed animal behavior during bathing sessions, reporting any concerns or issues to management promptly.

Kennel Technician - All Creatures Animal Hospital - Dunwoody, GA

(2024-08 - 2024-10)

Provided daily animal care and kennel management in a veterinary hospital setting.

• Provided daily care for animals, ensuring proper feeding, hydration, and sanitation in kennels.
• Monitored animal behavior and health, reporting concerns to veterinary staff promptly.
• Assisted with bathing and grooming procedures to maintain pet hygiene and comfort.
• Maintained cleanliness of kennel areas through effective waste management and sanitation practices.
• Trained new staff on kennel procedures and animal handling techniques to ensure consistency in care.

Barn Manager - Frog Catcher Farm - Johns Creek, GA

(2013-10 - 2018-10)

Oversaw daily barn operations and managed livestock health and welfare.

• Oversaw daily operations of barn, ensuring animal welfare and safety standards were met.
• Managed feeding schedules and health monitoring for livestock, enhancing overall farm productivity.
• Coordinated maintenance of barn facilities, optimizing space utilization and operational efficiency.
• Established protocols for emergency response, improving safety preparedness among team members.
• Collaborated with veterinarians to ensure prompt medical attention for animals, maintaining herd health.
• Managed daily barn operations, ensuring efficient workflow and optimal use of resources.

Bachelor of Arts - History - Reinhardt University Waleska, GA

High School Diploma - The Cottage School Roswell, GA