Kyler James
Broken Bow,OK
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Caretaker
Hochatown rescue center
Broken Bow, OK
05.2023 - Current
- Monitors animals for signs of illness or injury and administers medications as prescribed by a veterinarian.
- Participates in training sessions on proper animal handling techniques.
- Maintains accurate records of animal feeding schedules, medication administration and other relevant data.
- Feeds animals according to instructions from veterinarians or animal care supervisors.
- Transports animals between locations safely and humanely using appropriate equipment.
- Performs minor medical treatments such as wound care, administering medication, bandaging wounds as instructed by a veterinarian or supervisor.
- Trained new staff members on proper animal handling procedures.
- Cleans and maintains animal living areas, including cages and tanks, using appropriate cleaning materials.
- Interacts with visitors regarding questions about the facility's operations and provides educational talks related to the welfare of the species being cared for.
- Assists in restraining animals for examination or treatment when necessary.
- Observes animals to detect signs of pain or distress and reports any problems to the supervisor immediately.
- Ensures that all safety protocols are followed while handling animals in order to prevent accidents or injuries to staff or visitors.
- Promoted optimal animal health by feeding and watering on regular schedule.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Animal Science
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, ARSkills
- Animal handling
- Animal transportation
- Health monitoring
- Visitor interaction
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Animal Caretaker
Hochatown rescue center
05.2023 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Animal Science
Southern Arkansas University