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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 related to the animal field, as well as basic skills in organization, time management and attention to detail.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Enrichment Counselor

Kingdom Canine
04.2024 - 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 solo, enforcing safe play and behavior.

Animal Caretaker

Apa Brentwood
05.2024 - 11.2024
  • Provided daily nutrition to animals by preparing and distributing appropriate food portions according to species-specific needs.
  • Maintained clean and safe living environments for animals by regularly cleaning enclosures and providing proper bedding materials.
  • Walked the dogs of various behavior levels 2-4x daily to keep shelter stress manageable.
  • Enriched the dogs, cats, ferrets, birds and bunnies of the shelter by providing an assortment of task, toys and treats.

Vet Technician

Elm Point Animal Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
  • Performed physical examinations and recorded weight, temperature and other vitals.
  • Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
  • Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
  • Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.

Shift Lead

Baxter's K9 Complex
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
  • Coached and trained employees and managed daily work assignments to enhance operations.
  • Resolved customer complaints and reported issues to senior management.
  • Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion.

Laboratory Animal Technician

Washington University
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
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
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

Timeline

Animal Caretaker

Apa Brentwood
05.2024 - 11.2024

Enrichment Counselor

Kingdom Canine
04.2024 - Current

Vet Technician

Elm Point Animal Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023

Shift Lead

Baxter's K9 Complex
06.2023 - 10.2023

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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