Lauren Westhoff
Bergeys Barn Yard
Virginia Beach,VA
1
year of professional experience
Ready and excited to learn about different animals and husbandry tasks. Passionate about rehabilitation and animal behavior. Impressive leadership skills and team managing. Willing to go above and beyond to achieve the goals that are aspired.
Work History
Farm Hand
5 Months- Cleaning and daily husbandry tasks
- Checking animal wellbeing
- Administering oral medications
- Standing in to observe mild vet procedures
Wildlife Intern
2 Months- Assisted in daily care and rehabilitation of injured wildlife.
- Monitored animal behavior and health, reporting changes to senior staff.
- Conducted habitat enrichment activities to promote natural behaviors in animals.
- Designed a personal research project of the local parakeets
- Worked 7 hours a day 5 to 6 days a week
- Overnight shifts
Education
High School
Zookeepers Assistant
Associate of Science - Biology
Skills
Patience and calmness
Cleanliness maintenance
Stress reduction techniques
Safety precautions
Timeline
Farm Hand
Bergeys Barn Yard
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
Wildlife Intern
Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary
08.2025 - 10.2025Read More
Floyd E. Kellam High School
High School
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Animal Behavior College
Zookeepers Assistant
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Tidewater Community College
Associate of Science from Biology
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