Elizabeth Colgan
Valley Stream
Summary
I display passion for wildlife rehabilitation and nature conservation while functioning as part of team. I can handle difficult situations, including death calmly and compassionately while caring for sick and injured wildlife and providing rehabilitation care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
New York Marine Rescue Center
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Feed sea turtles a regimented diet and noted their diet
- Measure sea turtle plastron/carapace for monthly checkups
- Observed blood draws and helped to restrain turtles for vaccines
- Assisted with a sea turtle necropsy
- Rescued sea turtles in the field; took assessments during rescue
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Fed and watered animals to provide necessary nutrients and keep pets healthy.
- Cleaned animal enclosures maintain clean living spaces for pets and prevent spread of disease.
- Monitored animal health to quickly recognize signs of illness and injury, seeking necessary medical attention.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
Canine Coach
Dogtopia
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Handle intake and departure of daycare and boarding dogs
- Maintain control of up to 40 dogs
- Work closely with management and train new employees
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Cleaned animal enclosures maintain clean living spaces for pets and prevent spread of disease.
- Maintained equipment and facility to keep animal care environment and tools in good working order.
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
Volunteer
Lend-a-Paw Inc.
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Cared for over 20 animals by feeding, walking, cleaning and playtime
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming area clean
- Managed facility laundry, cleaning and restocking
- Prepared meals and diets for animals using species-specific formulas and nourishment to aid in rehabilitation.
- Assisted with adoption process by providing information about animals to potential adopters.
Student Worker
Trailhead Café, SUNY ESF
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Maintained excellent customer service
- Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Maintained tidy and organized environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Operated and maintained machinery and equipment to manage functionality and performance.
- Chopped or prepared ingredients and cooked food items for meals.
Kennel Assistant
Garden City Park Animal Hospital
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Recorded and monitored animals/patients while at hospital
- Managed facility laundry, cleaning and restocking
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
- Administered care for animals and reported signs of illness, disease and injury to veterinarians.
- Completed daily cleaning of kennels, cages and public areas using disease control protocol to provide sterile environment.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
Volunteer
Assisi Veterinary Hospital
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and health issues
- Restock and maintain supplies
- Restrained animals safely during exams and procedures.
- Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Monitored health of animals, reporting any issues to shelter staff for resolution.
- Cleaned and sanitized cages and living areas to promote health and wellbeing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Conservation Biology And Ecology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2024
Aquatic and Fisheries Science - Aquatic And Fisheries Science
SUNY College of Environmental Science And Forestry
Syracuse, NY06-2022
Veterinary Technology - Veterinary Technology
SUNY College of Technology At Delhi
Delhi, NY06.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Valley Stream Central High School
Valley Stream, NY06.2019
Veterinary Science Coursework - undefined
Nassau BOCES
Westbury, NY06.2019
Skills
- Research
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
- Quick learner
- Interpersonal and social skills
Miscellaneousexperience
- Volunteer, Lend-a-Paw Inc., 06/2022, 10/2023, Care for over 20 animals by feeding, walking, cleaning and playtime, Keep cages, kennels, play yards and grooming area clean, Manage facility laundry, cleaning and restocking, Follow dietary needs and medication regimens
- Volunteer, Assisi Veterinary Hospital, Malverne, NY, 02/2017, 06/2017, Maintain cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas, Managed facility laundry and cleaning, Monitored animals for behavioral problems and health issues, Restock and maintain supplies
Internship
Intern, New York Marine Rescue Center, 09/2024, 01/2025, Feed sea turtles a regimented diet and noted their diet, Measure sea turtle plastron/carapace for monthly checkups, Scoop, clean, sand and paint tanks, Observed blood draws and vaccines on sea turtles, Restrained sea turtles for blood draws, Observed and assisted a sea turtle necropsy, Rescued sea turtles in the field; took assessments during rescue
Timeline
Intern
New York Marine Rescue Center
09.2024 - 01.2025
Canine Coach
Dogtopia
07.2022 - 05.2024
Volunteer
Lend-a-Paw Inc.
06.2022 - 10.2023
Student Worker
Trailhead Café, SUNY ESF
08.2021 - 04.2022
Kennel Assistant
Garden City Park Animal Hospital
01.2019 - 04.2019
Volunteer
Assisi Veterinary Hospital
02.2017 - 06.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Valley Stream Central High School
Veterinary Science Coursework - undefined
Nassau BOCES
Bachelor of Science - Conservation Biology And Ecology
Arizona State University
Aquatic and Fisheries Science - Aquatic And Fisheries Science
SUNY College of Environmental Science And Forestry
Veterinary Technology - Veterinary Technology
SUNY College of Technology At Delhi
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