Margaret Rogers
Summary
Hardworking and passionate animal behaviorist with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals while keeping a positive attitude and animal welfare at the forefront of our minds. Dedicated to continued education to refine current practices and outshine performance standards. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animal Behaviorist
LabCorp Drug Development
09.2021 - Current
- Managed NHP Behavior Management Program with Attending Veterinarian
- Assist with USDA, AAALAC, and client visits
- Directed NHP social housing & environmental enhancement program
- Created staff education & training based on industry leading research & best practices
- Created client specific animal enrichment, training, and habituation plans
- Effected change to canine, swine, rabbit, rat, and mouse enrichment & habituation programs to meet current industry standards
- Responsible for employee training on multi-species behavior and observation techniques
Habituation Technician
Covance
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Responsible for all NHP habituation during quarantine and acclimation periods
- Implemented behavior scoring techniques to track animal progress through training
- Identify animals who required behavior management assistance
- Assisted with development of animal behavior modification plans
- Train staff on proper handling techniques
Veterinary Technician
Covance
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Administered medications to animals on treatment and maintained clinical documentation of condition
- Monitor animal health for multiple species including NHP, canines, swine, rabbits, rats, and mice
- Provide all species with enrichment to uphold sites enrichment program
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler
- Uphold animal welfare standards and keep metrics on animal health progress
Kennel Staff
Murray Hill Veterinary Associates
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Recorded dogs' intake and output, physical condition and behavior for updated kennel logs.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
- Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Documented animals' weight, size and condition in computer system for review by senior staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Miami University
Oxford, OH05.2020
Skills
- Educational Strategies
- Functional Behavior Assessment & Management
- Critical Thinking
- Departmental Support
- Positive Reinforcement Training
- Data Collection
- Animal Handling
- Case Planning and Management
- Public Speaking and Presentations
- Small Group Lessons
Certification
- Certified Animal Training and Enrichment Professional, Animal Behavior Institute - 2021-2022
- Certified Laboratory Animal Behavior Professional, Animal Behavior Institute - 2021-2022
Timeline
Animal Behaviorist
LabCorp Drug Development
09.2021 - Current
Habituation Technician
Covance
04.2021 - 09.2021
Veterinary Technician
Covance
07.2020 - 04.2021
Kennel Staff
Murray Hill Veterinary Associates
08.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Miami University
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