Mark Lachman
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Attentive animal care technician with several years of professional experience. Familiar with animal behavior principles and comfortable interacting with animals of any temperament or condition. Offer proficiency in record keeping software and skilled in administrative and animal care support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Care Technician
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League
West Palm Beach , Florida
2022.01 - Current
- Ensured proper animal housing and husbandry, including feeding, watering, sanitation, enrichment, and exercise.
- Maintained accurate records of animal health care and treatments.
- Provided humane handling of animals in accordance with established protocols.
- Veterinary Tech Training
- Assisted veterinary staff with medical procedures and treatments as needed.
- Monitored animals for signs of illness or injury and reported any changes to supervisor or veterinarian immediately.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and monitored response to treatment.
- Conducted daily rounds to check the health status of each animal in assigned areas.
- Coordinated activities related to the intake, adoption, transfer, and release of animals from the facility.
- Prepared food items for various species according to established guidelines and diets.
- Collected samples such as bloodwork or fecal matter for laboratory analysis when necessary.
- Cleaned cages, kennels, runs, toys, dishes on a regular basis using appropriate disinfectants and cleaning agents as directed by supervisor.
- Observed animal behavior closely in order to identify any potential health issues or other problems requiring attention.
- Provided assistance in training volunteers or new employees on proper animal care techniques.
Animal Care Technician - Isolation Unit
Big Dog Ranch Rescue
Loxahatchee Groves , Florida
2020.04 - 2021.11
- Ensured proper animal housing and husbandry, including feeding, watering, sanitation, enrichment, and exercise.
- Maintained accurate records of animal health care and treatments.
- Provided humane handling of animals in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored animals for signs of illness or injury and reported any changes to supervisor or veterinarian immediately.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and monitored response to treatment.
- Conducted daily rounds to check the health status of each animal in assigned areas.
- Prepared food items for various species according to established guidelines and diets.
- Cleaned cages, kennels, runs, toys, dishes on a regular basis using appropriate disinfectants and cleaning agents as directed by supervisor.
- Observed animal behavior closely in order to identify any potential health issues or other problems requiring attention.
- Ensured that all safety precautions were taken while working with hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies.
Education
Certificate of Emergency Medical Services - Emergency Medical Training
Health Career Institute
West Palm Beach, FL2014-12
Television/Radio Broadcasting -
Specs Howard School of Media Arts
Southfield, MI1990-04
High School Diploma -
John Glenn High School
Westland, MI1985-06
Skills
- Company Procedure Adherence
- Records Management
- Proper chemical handling
- Safety and health precautions
- Safe animal handling
- Excellent people skills
Timeline
Animal Care Technician
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League
2022.01 - Current
Animal Care Technician - Isolation Unit
Big Dog Ranch Rescue
2020.04 - 2021.11
Certificate of Emergency Medical Services - Emergency Medical Training
Health Career Institute
Television/Radio Broadcasting -
Specs Howard School of Media Arts
High School Diploma -
John Glenn High School
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