Melissa Morris
Harwinton,CT
Summary
Devoted professional with deep love of animals and readiness to take on any care assignments. Protect animals and staff from undue risks with careful management of animal spaces and hazards. Team-oriented professional always ready to handle everything from administrative tasks to facilities maintenance, in support of animal care needs.
Overview
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1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Care Technician
UCONN Health Center
Farmington, CT
10.2009 - Current
- Monitored animal behavior and reported abnormalities to veterinary and research staff to ensure timely intervention.
- Ensured animal housing and husbandry standards, including feeding, watering, sanitation, enrichment, and exercise, to promote animal well-being.
- Maintain accurate records of animal health care and treatments.
- Trained new staff in animal handling, care procedures, and facility policies to enhance team competency.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient operation of animal care services.
- Clean and disinfect rooms, biosafety cabinets and common areas to reduce spread of hazards from potentially infected animals.
- Clean and sanitize equipment including: cages, bottles, racks and housing units to ensure a contamination free environment.
- Transport animals safely between locations using approved carriers, cages, vehicles.
Farm Manager
Alpaca Connection
Woodbury, Connecticut
09.1997 - 09.2009
- Managed daily farm operations and animal care for alpaca herd.
- Managed employees and subcontractors to meet or exceed cost, yield and quality goals.
- Delegated tasks to seasonal workers and supervised their responsibilities to ensure timely and efficient farm operations.
- Educated staff on best practices for animal handling and care, improving team knowledge and animal welfare.
- Applied knowledge of animal husbandry to meet livestock needs and minimize disease risk.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Veterinary Technician
CT State Community College
Winsted, CTSkills
- Animal husbandry
- Animal health record keeping
- Facility operations
- Facility cleaning
- Staff training
- Team collaboration
Certification
- ALAT (Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician)
Timeline
Animal Care Technician
UCONN Health Center
10.2009 - Current
Farm Manager
Alpaca Connection
09.1997 - 09.2009
Some College (No Degree) - Veterinary Technician
CT State Community College