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Lauren Hathcox

Lexington

Summary

Professional animal care provider with robust experience in maintaining high standards of animal welfare and handling. Proven track record in ensuring optimal care, managing daily tasks, and responding to changing needs. Strong team player focused on achieving results, known for reliability and adaptability. Skilled in animal feeding and health monitoring, with compassionate and patient approach that employers value.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Animal Care Assistant

Kennel Care
07.2024 - Current

Consistently delivered exceptional care and service in a high-end pet resort environment, ensuring the comfort, safety, and well-being of pets while exceeding client expectations through attentive, personalized care and professional communication. Quickly being promoted through my recognized skills, had work and love for animals.


  • Monitored the health and behavior of animals, promptly reporting signs of illness or distress to management.
  • Maintained accurate records of feeding, medication and behavior.
  • Oversaw cleaning and sanitation of kennels, play yards, and common areas to meet correct regulations.
  • Communicated effectively with pet owners regarding animal care routines, special needs, and updates during boarding periods.
  • Administered medications and special diets as directed, including injections and other treatments under supervision.
  • Conducted introductions between dogs and supervised group play.
  • Supported customer service operations, answered inquiries, scheduled appointments, and resolved concerns with professionalism.
  • Provided compassionate care for animals, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being during their stay at the facility.
  • Promoted a safe environment for both staff and animals by adhering to established safety protocols and procedures.

HR ADMINISTRATOR

CVS Group, UK
10.2020 - 09.2021

Starting out as ‘HR Data Entry Clerk’ I quickly moved up to

become a Human Resources Administrator.


  • Organize and maintain personnel records
  • Update internal databases (maternity leave, sabbatical, time off)
  • Prepare HR Documents, such as employment documents, right to work
  • Dealing with any queries regarding HR Related issues
  • Assisting the payroll department by providing relevant employee information (leaves of absence, sick days and work schedules)
  • Monitoring the main HR email, answering queries and directing these to the relevant people

ACCOUNTS / ADMINISTRATOR

GCB AGENCY RECRUITMENT LTD
08.2017 - 06.2020

Starting out as ‘Office Junior’ in August 2017, I was then promoted to ‘Administrator’ in 2018, shortly after this I was asked to on the responsibility of ‘Accounts’. Whilst in this role I received the ‘Team Player Award’ two years in a row.


  • Answering incoming calls, handling client/candidate queries, transferring calls to the relevant consultants.
  • Proof reading, writing job adverts and posting on numerous job sites.
  • Creating and issuing invoices
  • Dealing with refund queries, processing refunds and issuing credit notes
  • Credit control (phone and email)
  • Resolving issues to ensure prompt payment while maintaining good working relationships with clients.
  • Maintaining confidential and accurate records and entering data carefully into the company database, developing a good understanding of the company systems and processes.
  • General Admin duties including typing and formatting documents, ensuring the office is up to date with stationary, creating spreadsheets, paying in cheques, etc.

WAITRESS

THE FOUR HOURSHOES INN
01.2017 - 06.2017
  • Maintained a positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Effectively handled customer complaints and special requests.
  • Provided a prompt, efficient, friendly and quality service at all times.
  • Cleaned and stocked glassware and transported dishes to and from the kitchen.

CAFÉ WAITRESS

SHORELANDS WILDLIFE GARDENS
01.2016 - 10.2016
  • Accurately filled customer orders.
  • Promoted positive customer and associate relations through courtesy, service and professional appearance.
  • Routinely thoroughly cleaned the coffee and expresso machines.
  • Operated the till and processed customer cash and credit card payments, calculating and returning appropriate change.
  • Greeted all guests and newly seated customers in a friendly and timely manner.

Education

GCSC -

LONG STRATTON HIGH SCHOOL
01.2015

Skills

  • Pet handling
  • Compassionate care
  • Cleaning protocols
  • Client communication
  • Health monitoring
  • Animal enrichment

Timeline

Lead Animal Care Assistant

Kennel Care
07.2024 - Current

HR ADMINISTRATOR

CVS Group, UK
10.2020 - 09.2021

ACCOUNTS / ADMINISTRATOR

GCB AGENCY RECRUITMENT LTD
08.2017 - 06.2020

WAITRESS

THE FOUR HOURSHOES INN
01.2017 - 06.2017

CAFÉ WAITRESS

SHORELANDS WILDLIFE GARDENS
01.2016 - 10.2016

GCSC -

LONG STRATTON HIGH SCHOOL
Lauren Hathcox