JOURDON HUNTLEY
Kansas City,Missouri
Summary
Wellness-focused Animal Caretaker with full complement of skills in feeding, observing and providing compassionate care for all animals. Talented in delivering routine care and specific treatments meeting animals' needs. Organized in maintaining schedules and staying on top of daily checklists.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Care Intern
USDA APHIS Animal Care
Kansas City, USA
05.2020 - 09.2022
- Became well versed in the Animal Welfare Inspection guide.
- Processed procedures to assess safety for compliance with government mandates.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our projects.
Large Animal Research Assistant
Tennessee State University College of Agriculture
Nashville, USA
06.2018 - 05.2022
- Responsible for the health of large animals on TSU's farm.
- Promoted optimal health by feeding, watering, checking vitals, and monitoring behaviors of the cattle and goats.
- Worked in TSU's Animal Physiology Lab, testing feces for parasites.
- Assisted in animal breeding, evaluating pregnant heifers, and performing vaccinations.
- Monitored safety of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
- Followed consistent safety procedures, maintained visible animal identification and checked tags to minimize care errors.
Veterinary Assistant
Harris Veterinary Clinic
Nashville, USA
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Assisted doctors and technicians by soothing upset or frightened animals.
- Helped veterinarians examine animals and identify behavioral changes or clinical symptoms suggesting illness or injury.
- Stocked treatment rooms with appropriate supplies, scheduled appointments, answered phones and processed customer payments to boost office efficiency.
Intern
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine
Lafayette, USA
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Spent the summer working with licensed veterinarians in various departments in the veterinary field.
- Learned the importance of the human-animal bond, animal welfare, clinical research, and veterinarians' role in food safety and security while working with animals.
- Intensively studied for 6 weeks, taking exams, completing coursework, and gaining animal experience while understanding the veterinary medicine curriculum.
- Developed a presentation to coordinators describing veterinary medicine careers and internships within the field.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Science
St. Georges University
Grenada05-2028
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Science
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN05.2022
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine
Lafayette, IN06.2019
Skills
- Animal care
- Animal evaluations
- Pet feeding and medication administration
- Problem resolution
- Great work ethic
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Computer skills
- People skills
- Planning & organizing
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Harris Veterinary Clinic
05.2021 - 10.2021
Animal Care Intern
USDA APHIS Animal Care
05.2020 - 09.2022
Intern
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine
05.2019 - 06.2019
Large Animal Research Assistant
Tennessee State University College of Agriculture
06.2018 - 05.2022
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Science
St. Georges University
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Science
Tennessee State University
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine