Gabrielle Vigh
Tampa,FL
Summary
Solid background, education, and passion in animal care. Devoted to maintaining pristine health and well-being through a variety of basic welfare matters; as well as more developed specialization in enrichment and training for a diverse array of species. Deeply dedicated to animal welfare and readiness to take on any additional care assignments. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills with both co-workers and guests. Eager to spread species specific knowledge and conservation efforts.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Care Professional
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
Tampa, FL
02.2022 - Current
- General husbandry/cleaning duties for a variety of species.
- Elicited species-specific behaviors by creating and implementing behavioral enrichment activities. Appointed coordinator/representative of enrichment for the animal ambassadors department, with advanced duties in record keeping and item approval.
- Presented formal educational programs to excite and inform zoo visitors.
- Trained animals to voluntarily assist with general welfare through operant conditioning techniques.
- Assisted with medical procedures by overseeing medication administration and provided specialized follow-up care.
- Assess animals for injury and illness, general activity level, and specifics regarding individual behavior.
- Promoted high guest satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable, friendly service.
- Maintained detailed records of animal care activities, diet plans, medical treatments, and behaviors.
Camp Counselor-Kennel Tech
Camp Bow Wow
Riverview, FL
02.2021 - Current
- Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
- Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
- Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
- Kept dogs safe by remaining alert to environmental conditions and nearby animals.
- Exercised animals to maintain physical and mental health.
- Treated superficial wounds and called in veterinarian assistance for more complex concerns.
- Trained in grooming skills: nail trims, bathing, blow-drying and combing
Primates Intern
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
Tampa, FL
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
- Monitored safety of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our daily duties.
- Began educational classes of enrichment, husbandry, and training on species specific animals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Georgia Southern University
Savannah, GA05.2020
Skills
- Animal care, cleaning, husbandry
- Problem-Solving
- Animal Training/Operant Conditioning
- Information Collection and Recording
- Medication Documentation/Administration
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Enrichment (Indiviual/Species Specific)
- Team leadership and development
Timeline
Animal Care Professional
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
02.2022 - Current
Primates Intern
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
08.2021 - 01.2022
Camp Counselor-Kennel Tech
Camp Bow Wow
02.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Georgia Southern University
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