Kyli Hegarty
Student
Corvallis,OR
Summary
Dedicated animal caretaker with knowledge of animal care and task management. Well-versed in following instructions for animal medication, dietary needs and daily care. Attentive reliable and punctual 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. Attentive and detail oriented, able to carefully follow instructions, regarding schedules and rules.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Evening Feeder
Chintimini Wildlife Center
10.2022 - Current
- Prepared mammals, birds and fish for consumption for raptors.
- Administered medications to animals and documented changes in condition.
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Preformed safety and wellness checks.
- Recorded preformed tasks, medication and food.
Bird Caretaker
Second Chance Bird Rescue
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized cages, perches, and facility.
- Made and provided enrichment for parrot species.
- Socialized and monitored birds.
- Learned likes and dislikes for wide variety of bird species from varied backgrounds.
- Changed food and water.
- Trained volunteers in assigned tasks.
Intern at Cougar
Cougar Mountain Zoological Park
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Enhanced animal welfare by conducting daily health checks and reporting any concerns to supervisors.
- Maintained clean and safe exhibit spaces for both animals and guests, ensuring a high standard of hygiene and visual appeal.
- Collaborated with zookeepers on diet formulation tasks, providing optimal nutrition for diverse species according to specific dietary requirements.
- Coordinated with other employees on daily tasks, fostering an efficient work environment that prioritized animal care objectives.
- Improved visitor experience by delivering engaging educational presentations about various animal species and their habitats.
- Gained a comprehensive understanding of various animal species biology, behavior, and environmental needs through extensive research and hands-on training.
Education
High School Diploma -
Summit High School
Bend, OR 09.2016 - 06.2020
Associate of Science - Zoology
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 09.2020 - Current
Skills
Meal planning and preparation
Timeline
Intern at Cougar
Cougar Mountain Zoological Park
06.2023 - 08.2023
Evening Feeder
Chintimini Wildlife Center
10.2022 - Current
Bird Caretaker
Second Chance Bird Rescue
07.2022 - 09.2023
Associate of Science - Zoology
Oregon State University
09.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Summit High School
09.2016 - 06.2020
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