Heidi Barrett
Clayton,NJ
Summary
Experienced with animal care, treatment, and health monitoring. Utilize diagnostic tools and assist in surgical procedures to enhance patient care. Knowledge of animal behavior and healthcare protocols ensures high standards of animal welfare and clinic efficiency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Health Technician
Gloucester County Animal Shelter
08.2016 - Current
- Since working with the shelter, I have had 3 positions: Animal Attendant, Foster/rescue coordinator/Animal health technician
- Clean cages, laundry, worked with adoptions to get animals adopted
- Had to recruit fosters to make more space for animals and to have them live in a less stressful environment
- Build relationships with rescue to help get the animals out alive
- Dog assessments, dog interactions and make sure all animals are healthy
- Vaccinate & medicate animals, euthanize animals, draw blood, test for FIV/FELV & HW, work with vet to start the right plan for the animals that are sick
Physical Therapist
Pet PT
11.2011 - 02.2017
- Assisted the doctor with rehabilitating dogs with injuries who required hydrotherapy, operated underwater treadmill, assisted dogs in the treadmill & pool, and assisted pet owners with carts & harnesses
- Assisted the vet with consultations and holding dogs for evaluations, filled prescriptions
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, took payments & other office duties
Customer Service/Bookkeeping
Shop-Rite
08.2009 - 05.2012
- Assisted customers with returns and any other problems, cashed checks, lottery
- Handled all money in the store, deposits, reports, counted cashiers out, prepared tills, closed store
Housekeeper and Personal Assistant
Elena Greenblatt
09.2001 - 05.2008
- Performed daily household task including, but not limited to: laundry; cleaning; and grocery shopping
- Responsible for oversight of children (and pets) transporting them to various activities and medical appointments
Intern/Assistant
Philadelphia Zoo
10.2001 - 10.2002
- Conducted reptile shows and informative talks about various animals; reptile care taker, provided maintenance and care for more than 40 various reptiles, and during summer months was an assistant and supervisor of two to six student interns
Education
Veterinary Assistant course -
Rowan GCIT
07.2019
Animal Control Course -
Rowan GCIT
12.2017
Skills
- Quality customer service
- Supervisor
- Opening & closing store
- Account payable
- Account receivable
- Scheduling
- Payroll
- Computer skills
- Handling animals
- Giving animals vaccines & medication
- Work closely with the vet to make sure all animals are healthy
References
- Dr. Kirsten White, 856-649-4409
- Dr. Russell Howe-Smith, 856-397-8505
- Steve Quinn, 856-278-9333
Timeline
Animal Health Technician
Gloucester County Animal Shelter
08.2016 - Current
Physical Therapist
Pet PT
11.2011 - 02.2017
Customer Service/Bookkeeping
Shop-Rite
08.2009 - 05.2012
Intern/Assistant
Philadelphia Zoo
10.2001 - 10.2002
Housekeeper and Personal Assistant
Elena Greenblatt
09.2001 - 05.2008
Veterinary Assistant course -
Rowan GCIT
Animal Control Course -
Rowan GCIT
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