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Emily Baker

Hiram

Summary

With a proven track record at Case Western Reserve University, I excel in laboratory management and animal enrichment, significantly reducing stress levels in lab animals. My expertise spans veterinary assistance, biosecurity protocols, and effective team leadership. I bring a compassionate and detail-oriented approach to animal care, ensuring health and safety in all aspects of facility operations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Animal Technician

Case Western Reserve University
02.2023 - Current

-Manage a small facility of animal research

-Make sure lab animals are happy and healthy with fresh bedding, food, and water when needed

-Make new cages, fresh water, and food as needed

-Handle lab personnel with problems, questions, and concerns

-Help vets with litter separation, nail trims, and any other medical situation

-Humanely euthanize mice and rats as needed

-Keep facility clean, organized, and up-to-date

-Reduced stress levels in animals through proper handling techniques and environmental enrichment strategies

-Clean and sanitize livestock pens on a weekly basis

-Handle all animal deliveries and paperwork with ease and timeliness

-Delegate work/tasks to other employees




Animal Caregiver

Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary
07.2021 - 12.2022

-Cared for a variety of farm animals

-Cleaned stalls, changed waters, and fed as needed

-Educated caregivers and pet owners on animal care, nutrition and disease management

-Maintained patient charts by documenting information to reflect updated health issues and most recent medical treatment

-Collected, prepared and labeled samples for lab testing

-Completed animals examinations and recorded pulse, respiration rate and temperature

-Administered general first-aid and medication to animals

-Handled animal adoptions and showings

-Helped work and train horses

Apprentice

Keith Green Farrier Services
02.2020 - 06.2021

-Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.

-Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.

-Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of tools and safety equipment.

-Observed experienced professionals in action, gaining valuable insights into best practices within the field.

-Prepared worksite by setting up required tools and supplies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH

Skills

  • Animal restraint techniques
  • Animal enrichment
  • Safety and health precautions
  • Laboratory management
  • Animal behavior assessment
  • Veterinary assistance
  • Animal husbandry
  • Facility cleaning
  • Vaccination administration
  • Biosecurity protocols

Timeline

Senior Animal Technician

Case Western Reserve University
02.2023 - Current

Animal Caregiver

Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary
07.2021 - 12.2022

Apprentice

Keith Green Farrier Services
02.2020 - 06.2021

High School Diploma -

Hocking College
Emily Baker