Animal caretaker passionate about animal welfare. Offering strong team collaboration skills to effectively execute animal care routines and activities. Hardworking with excellent organization and documentation skills. Motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating organization growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Intern
Dan and Dianne May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
Banner Elk, NC
09.2021 - 04.2024
Assisted in patient intakes, restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries for veterinary staff.
Communicated with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow as well as help with administering medications (oral, topical, and injectable) as prescribed and directed by veterinarians.
Maintained accurate records of all patients for medical, dietary, and behavioral purposes.
Ensured that cages were kept clean at all times.
Communicated with the public in order to obtained information and history about a patient as well as communicate over the phone to give patient updates.
Represented and educated the public through presentations with non releasable educational ambassadors as well as was responsible for the ambassadors basic daily needs and monitor medical needs.
Educator
Turtle Back Zoo
West Orange, NJ
05.2023 - 08.2023
Performed daily maintenance tasks such as cleaning and disinfecting after the animals and replenishing bedding materials.
Provided food and water to animals according to dietary requirements.
Assisted with the training of animals for educational programs as well a developed enrichment activities for zoo inhabitants that encourage natural behaviors.
Organized educational events such as programs and activities for groups visiting the zoo.
Escorted animals safely to and from out reach programs where we represented the zoo and discuss wildlife conservation.
Ensured compliance with all applicable laws regarding the humane treatment of zoo animals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology: Wildlife Rehabilitation
Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk, NC
05.2024
Skills
Animal Care
Meal Preparation
Medication/ Treatment Administration
Weight Charting
Animal Examinations and Observations
Dependable and Responsible
Facilities Maintenance
Human and Animal Safety
Timeline
Educator
Turtle Back Zoo
05.2023 - 08.2023
Student Intern
Dan and Dianne May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
09.2021 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology: Wildlife Rehabilitation
Lees-McRae College
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