Linda G Quinn
UKIAH,CA
Summary
Trustworthy Dog & Cat Handler adept at applying positive reinforcement and dominant actor techniques to improve animal behavior. Offering 30 years of experience combined with warm personality and passion for helping all animals. Experienced in animal nurturing & management. Efficiently manage every animal and calm approaches. Offering excellent interpersonal and communication skills gained during 30-year career.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Horse, Dog & Cat Ranch Caretaker
Koloko Horse Ranch
Ukiah, CA
08.2014 - Current
- Cleaned and maintained facility with 6 horses and adhered to veterinary visit schedule, feeding routines and cleaning practices.
- Interpreted body language to keep dogs engaged in fun activities and de-escalated potential cases of aggression.
- Managed up to 8 dogs of varying breeds and sizes, providing attentive care.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Assessed animals and consulted with owners about suitability for desired use based on temperament, age and other factors.
- Tracked metrics such as overall health, behaviors and diet to isolate and address concerns.
- Conferred with owners about methods for continuing training and reinforcing methods taught in classes.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and wellbeing.
Wildlife Rehabilitationist
Various Organizations - Freelance
Various Cities, Various States
01.1994 - Current
- Cleaned indoor and outdoor wildlife enclosures to prevent injury to animals, promote physical comfort and facilitate sanitation and servicing.
- Prepared meals and diets for animals using species-specific formulas and nourishment to aid in rehabilitation.
- Administered medications and syringed and bottle fed infant animals to promote health and healing with goal of releasing back into wild.
- Monitored sick and injured animals to promote care, education and outreach program.
- Rearranged cages for enrichment, safety and to foster natural instincts by mimicking wild habitat.
- Assisted in rescues to treat sick, injured and orphaned wild animals.
- Handled specimens and conducted tests according to established protocols, keeping efficient records on all experiments.
Education
No Degree - Animal Behavior And Ethology
CalPoly
Pomona, CASkills
- Animal Examination Assistance
- Breed and Species Knowledge
- Illness and Injury Detection
- Equipment Disinfection
- Weight Charting
- Reliable Vehicle
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Valid Driver's License
Timeline
Horse, Dog & Cat Ranch Caretaker
Koloko Horse Ranch
08.2014 - Current
Wildlife Rehabilitationist
Various Organizations - Freelance
01.1994 - Current
No Degree - Animal Behavior And Ethology
CalPoly
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