Ola Merzah
Katy,TX
Summary
Compassionate professional in animal care, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in animal behavior assessment, medical treatment administration, and nutrition planning. Excels with empathy, communication, and patience to ensure optimal care and welfare of animals in various settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Petco
Houston, Texas
01.2016 - 03.2022
- Assessed animals for injury and illness.
- Managed social media posts and updates to increase animal adoption awareness.
- Performed daily feeding and watering and cleaned animal enclosures for rescued animals.
- Prepared and distributed animal enrichment toys and activities.
- Helped visitors to select and adopt appropriate animals based upon needs and requirements.
- Socialized animals to prepare for adoption.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Helped in organizing and cleaning storage areas and restocking supplies.
- Provided care for animals by feeding, cleaning cages, walking dogs, and providing companionship.
- Monitored animal health and reported any concerns to shelter staff.
Adoption Counselor
Special Pals
Katy, TX
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
- Scheduled meetings with possible paw parents to establish eligibility for foster care.
- Developed benchmarks for measuring and monitoring strategic changes and organizational goals.
- Evaluated work of staff and volunteers to maintain quality and effectiveness of resources.
- Established and maintained relationships to meet community needs and avoid service duplication.
- Developed and maintained a database of adoption prospects.
Animal Caretaker
Citizens For Animal Protection
Katy
02.2016 - 04.2016
- Taught animals sit, stay and other basic commands.
- Assists with laboratory procedures such as blood draws, injections and sample collection.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
- Assists in developing new programs aimed at improving animal welfare standards within the facility.
- Monitors animals for signs of illness or injury and administers medications as prescribed by a veterinarian.
- Interacts with visitors regarding questions about the facility's operations and provides educational talks related to the welfare of the species being cared for.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Houston
Houston, TX05-2025
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05-2020
Skills
- Fundraising
- Recordkeeping
- Public speaking
- Resource coordination
- Animal handling
- Emergency care
- Medical administration
- Exam administration
- Animal behavior
- Vaccine administration
- Veterinary assistance
- Patience and tolerance
- Pet handling
- Veterinary care
Timeline
Adoption Counselor
Special Pals
07.2018 - 01.2020
Animal Caretaker
Citizens For Animal Protection
02.2016 - 04.2016
Volunteer
Petco
01.2016 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Houston
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Houston Community College