Gracie Weber
Bremen,OH
Summary
Proactive Veterinary Technician always ready for diverse animal needs. Knowledgeable about nutrition, medication and exotic species. Focused on conservation and furthering veterinary care to protect, care for and save endangered species.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Zookeeper
Columbus Zoo And Aquarium
06.2023 - Current
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Maintained habitats and provided daily husbandry care
- Educated visitors on animals and conservation
- Developed and implemented enrichment plans to keep animals healthy and stimulated.
- Prepared and participated in procedures on animals from reptile house with veterinarian staff
- Administered injections (SubQ & IM) as needed for treatments
Veterinary Technician Intern
Creature Comforts Veterinary Hospital
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Triaged animals at veterinary visits
- Provided care for animals before and after surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
Shores Region Intern
Columbus Zoo And Aquarium
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted full-time keeper staff with preparing animal diets, cleaning and maintaining animal enclosures
- Maintained reptile exhibits as well as general cleaning,
- Observing animals and reporting any behavioral changes, animal enrichment,
- Delivered educational interpretation to guests
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Arizona State University
Online06.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH05.2020
High School Diploma -
Fairfield Christian Academy
Lancaster, OH05.2018
Skills
- Animal Handling
- Food Intake Monitoring
- Animal Enrichment
- Exotic Animal focus
- Education of Public
- Focus on Conservation of Endangered Species
- Compassionate and Empathetic
- Treatment Administration
Certification
- Licensed Veterinary Technician in Ohio
- Currently obtaining Georgia Veterinary Technician License
Volunteer Experience
- Georgia Sea Turtle Center Volunteer Hours: 80 hours/year
Spent two weeks a year for 5 years volunteering
Assisted with husbandry duties at the center, participated in education sessions with public such as Turtle Walks, worked in Diamondback Terrapin research program, Served as interpreter in education center discussing/educating public on mission and treatments
- Fairfield Area Humane Society
Volunteer Hours: 140 hours/year
5 year volunteer
Helped clean pens, exercise animals, supported adoption days, socialize new shelter animals and helped provide shelter animal enrichment
Additional Information
- 10 year 4-H member
Completed entire Veterinary Science Series over 9 years
Junior Leader, Junior Fair Board Member, Camp Counselor
Ohio State Fair "Vet for a Day Participant" for 4 years
Timeline
Zookeeper
Columbus Zoo And Aquarium
06.2023 - Current
Shores Region Intern
Columbus Zoo And Aquarium
09.2019 - 12.2019
Veterinary Technician Intern
Creature Comforts Veterinary Hospital
06.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Arizona State University
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Cuyahoga Community College
High School Diploma -
Fairfield Christian Academy
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