Josey Ehlert
Clovis,NM
Summary
Certified graduate in Zookeeper assistant with relevant experience in animal care. Skills include Compassionate Animal Caretaker known for productive and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in animal behavior observation, dietary management, and preventive health care measures. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring unparalleled care and support for animals under supervision. Passionate about animal health and wellness. Professional in handling basic needs, care and exercise. Has experience with domestic, wild and farm animals.
Overview
2018
2018
years of professional experience
Work History
Resort Associate
Pet Paradise Resort
Irving, TX
03.2017 - 10.2017
- Greeted guests upon arrival and provided information about the resort amenities and services.
- Assisted in check-in and check-out processes for guests, including taking payments and verifying reservations.
- Maintained accurate records of guest requests and complaints to ensure timely resolution.
- Reinforced positive behaviors while redirecting negative ones using reward-based methods.
- Cleaned and disinfected cages, kennels, runs, and animal holding areas.
- Provided food, water, and bedding for animals in care.
- Walked dogs on a daily basis to ensure they received exercise.
- Monitored animals for signs of stress or discomfort while in the facility.
- Maintained records of animal feedings, medications administered, and other pertinent information.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when handling animals.
- Communicated effectively with owners regarding their pet's care plans.
Animal Caretaker
Twisted Oaks Animal Rescue
Niles, MI
- Cleans and maintains animal living areas, including cages and tanks, using appropriate cleaning materials.
- Monitors animals for signs of illness or injury and administers medications as prescribed by a veterinarian.
- Feeds animals according to instructions from veterinarians or animal care supervisors.
- Records observations of animal behavior, health, diet and other information as required.
- Performs minor medical treatments such as wound care, administering medication, bandaging wounds as instructed by a veterinarian or supervisor.
- Assists in restraining animals for examination or treatment when necessary.
- Transports animals between locations safely and humanely using appropriate equipment.
- Provides socialization activities for the assigned animals under supervision.
Jr Zookeeper
The Dallas Zoo
Dallas, TX
- Cleansed and disinfected animal enclosures, cages, and habitats.
- Provided food and water to animals according to dietary requirements.
- Performed daily maintenance tasks such as cleaning up after the animals, replenishing bedding materials, refilling feeders.
Education
Certified Graduate - Zookeeper Assistant
Animal Behavior College
Online06-2024
Skills
- Guest relations expertise
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Habitat maintenance
- Feeding
- Animal Nutrition
- Animal Handling
- Prepare food
- Record-keeping
- Obedience training
- Animal monitoring
- Animal bathing
- Animal rescue
- Animal fostering
- Animal behavior observation
- Animal Care
Timeline
Resort Associate
Pet Paradise Resort
03.2017 - 10.2017
Animal Caretaker
Twisted Oaks Animal Rescue
Jr Zookeeper
The Dallas Zoo
Certified Graduate - Zookeeper Assistant
Animal Behavior College