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Leah Barbee

St Louis,MO

Summary

Enthusiastic animal care professional successful at managing various responsibilities in fast-paced settings. Offers well-developed skills in organization, time management and relationship-building.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Enrichment Counselor

Kingdom canine
Pacific, Missouri
05.2024 - Current
  • Prepare and administer food to pets with high attention to detail
  • Prepare and administer medication to pets with high attention to detail
  • Perform cleaning of animal areas with a focus on health and safety
  • Update pet records with feedings, medications, events, pictures, etc
  • Escalate issues promptly to management
  • Manage anywhere from 25-90 dogs by yourself

Animal Care Giver

Apa Brentwood
St. Louis , Missouri
06.2024 - 11.2024
  • Monitored animal health and behavior, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
  • Adhered to pet care plans, medication requirements and dietary restrictions as part of quality care.
  • Walked dogs 2-4x a day of all different behaviors levels
  • Maintained cleanliness of kennels and facility

Laboratory Animal Technician

Washington University
St Louis, MO
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Daily observation to monitor behaviors, illness or death in animals and report to Supervisor, Facility Manager or DCM Veterinarian in a timely fashion.
  • Provide and document daily husbandry care to rodents in the vivarium to include the provision of feed, water, clean cages, and enrichment.
  • Keep record of daily animal census and sanitation of animal room.
  • Sanitize maintain rodent colony rooms to include sweeping and mopping of animal quarters, rotating animal cages, large equipment and room supplies for cleaning according to schedule, and disinfecting all areas in room.

Clinic Animal Caregiver

Stray Rescue St. Louis
St Louis, MO
07.2022 - 04.2023
  • Assisted veterinarians during procedures and examinations, calming animals and handing instruments.
  • Handled and restrained animals following safety requirements and procedures.
  • Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
  • Sterilized and maintained veterinary care instruments and equipment.
  • Collected fluids from animals for laboratory testing.
  • Administered immunizations and treatments following veterinarian instructions.
  • Interpreted lab results for heartworm testing, parasites and skin scrapings.
  • Restocked and sanitized exam rooms for ample supplies and disease control.

Animal Caretaker

Stray Rescue St. Louis
St Louis, MO
10.2021 - 04.2023
  • Handled reactive, redirective, feral and sick dogs on a daily basis.
  • Set boundaries through disciplinary teaching and treat training.
  • Socialized animals to prepare for adoption.
  • Screened individuals interested in adopting pets.
  • Played with dogs and cats to maintain socialization and reduce stress.
  • Followed precise feeding instructions and schedules for animals under care.
  • Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
  • Emptied litter boxes, refilled with fresh litter and cleaned animal bedding.

Education

High School Diploma -

Chester High School
Chester, IL
08.2019

Skills

  • Quick learner
  • Problem solving
  • Ability to keep up in a fast paced environment
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail

Certification

  • Purina nutrition certification- 2023
  • Fear free certification- 2024

Timeline

Animal Care Giver

Apa Brentwood
06.2024 - 11.2024

Enrichment Counselor

Kingdom canine
05.2024 - Current

Laboratory Animal Technician

Washington University
01.2023 - 04.2023

Clinic Animal Caregiver

Stray Rescue St. Louis
07.2022 - 04.2023

Animal Caretaker

Stray Rescue St. Louis
10.2021 - 04.2023

High School Diploma -

Chester High School

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