Katherine Koscinski
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Dedicated and proactive animal professional with proven skills in cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory, and managing animal needs with care and compassion. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with high degree of accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Monorail Tour Guide
Bronx Zoo
05.2024 - Current
- Provided enthusiastic and educational narrations to large tour groups while driving the Bronx Zoo Monorail.
- Provided top notch service to guests, including answering questions about park attractions and amenities, and finding different ways for the guests to have an fantastic time.
- Maintaining order among guests who are entering and exiting the monorail, including special aid to those with disabilities, the elderly, or children.
- Drove the Bronx Zoo Monorail, learning all information and safety procedures about the train.
- Communicated clearly and efficiently with teammates using proper radio procedures.
Veterinary Technician
Redding Ridge Veterinarian
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Maintained clean examination rooms, equipment, and kennels to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.
- Administered oral, topical, or injectable medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment, recording vital signs, and handing instruments to the veterinarian as needed.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
Surgeon's Scribe/Veterinary Assistant
VCA Shoreline Emergency Center
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Transcribed dictation for variety of medical reports daily, such as patient histories, physical examinations, operations, and discharges.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in diagnosing and treatment planning.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatments and general information
- .Coordinated with management to record and manage inventory needs.
Education
Incomplete~ (August 2017- December 2019) - English
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CTSkills
- Monitoring Animal Health and Behavior
- Listening and Communication
- Kennel Cleaning and Sanitation
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Maintaining Records and Reports
- Adaptable
Certification
- Certified Monorail Driver, Bronx Zoo - 2024
Timeline
Monorail Tour Guide
Bronx Zoo
05.2024 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Redding Ridge Veterinarian
08.2023 - 05.2024
Surgeon's Scribe/Veterinary Assistant
VCA Shoreline Emergency Center
08.2021 - 12.2022
Incomplete~ (August 2017- December 2019) - English
Southern Connecticut State University
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