Jeannine Bourbon
San Dimas,CA
Summary
Educated Animal Care Technician with background working in team-oriented environments. Knowledgeable in animal behavior and safety regulations. Offering 28 years of experience working with animals professionally. Reliable and punctual Animal Care team member with proven skills cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory and managing animal needs with care and compassion. Highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Care Technician
City Of Los Angeles
02.2006 - Current
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Restrained animals safely during exams and procedures.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to medical staff.
- Documented animals' weight, size and condition in computer system for review by senior staff.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases.
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
- Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
- Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Developed and implemented enrichment plans to keep animals healthy and stimulated.
- Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care.
- When Supervision was off I was placed in charge of care for the animals, the shelter and staff
- Responded to disasters such as fires and floods.
Animal Trainer/Show Personality
Knott's Berry Farm
03.1988 - 06.1999
- Maintained clean, neat, and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and wellbeing.
- Observed animals closely to understand individual needs and behaviors.
- Modified undesirable behaviors with use of successful and safe behavior modifications techniques.
- Monitored animal health, attention and behavior during training sessions.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to successfully train animals.
- Trained animals to respond to specific cues.
- Kept animals stimulated with variety of enrichment activities.
- Observed animals during different activities to identify possible illnesses or injuries requiring care.
- Succeeded in training diverse animals with confident training techniques and trusting relationships.
- Created innovative ways to teach animals new behaviors and tricks.
- Talked to or interacted with animals to increase familiarity with human voices or contact.
- Collaborated with veterinarians, animal caretakers and other animal experts on how best to train animals.
- Delivered public presentations to educate public on animal training and behavior.
- Instructed and supervised volunteers and staff on proper animal handling procedures.
- Cued or signaled animals during performances.
- The following are animals I have worked with wolf, coyote, raccoons, kinkajou, African Serval, bobcat, squirrel monkey, birds of prey, a red tailed hawk, great horned owl, kestrel, a variety of parrots, macaws, cockatoos,and an African gray. Also handled pythons,boas and a savannah monitor.
Education
High School Diploma -
Covina High School
Covina, CAAnimal Science
Mount San Antonio
Walnut, CASkills
- Company Procedure Adherence
- Safety and Health Precautions
- Kind Customer Engagement
- Facility Cleaning
- Animal Handling
- Safety Protocols and Procedures
- Record Keeping
- Customer Service and Assistance
- Safe Chemical Handling
- Animal Enrichment
- Public Education
- Veterinary Assistance
- Animal Nutrition
Timeline
Animal Care Technician
City Of Los Angeles
02.2006 - Current
Animal Trainer/Show Personality
Knott's Berry Farm
03.1988 - 06.1999
High School Diploma -
Covina High School
Animal Science
Mount San Antonio
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