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Rachel Hollberg

Griffin,GA

Summary

Reliable animal care team member with proven skills assisting veterinarians and wildlife rehabilitators, and manages animal needs with genuine care and compassion. Highly reliable and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Veterinary Assistant and Kennel Technician

North Griffin Animal Hospital
Griffin, GA
01.2020 - Current
  • Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
  • Answered client questions in person and by phone, made appointments, and took payment from clients.
  • Prepared food and formulas to meet individual needs of animals under care.
  • Observed animals and conducted examinations to identify signs of injury, illness or disease.
  • Unloaded and organized supplies and product inventory.
  • Administered medications, vaccines, treatment, and fluids to animals when needed.
  • Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection during slow periods.
  • Removed waste from kennels, treatment areas, runs and exercise areas.
  • Assisted in euthanasia of sick or aging animals.

Research Intern

UGA Tifton Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
Tifton, GA
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Developed a research project on equine infectious diseases including West Nile Virus, Equine Herpes Virus 1&4, and Western Equine Encephalitis, with a focus on Eastern Equine Encephalitis.
  • Gathered and analyzed data using medical records and accession sheets.
  • Created detailed reports summarizing the findings from research and presented project findings to the diagnostic lab staff.

Summer Employee/ Animal Caretaker

Dauset Trails Nature Center
Jackson, GA
05.2021 - 08.2023
  • Fed and tended to animals according to instructions from head animal caretakers.
  • Assisted DNR wildlife rehabilitators in caring for orphaned and injured wildlife.
  • Provided enrichment activities for animals in their care.
  • Recorded observations of animal behavior, health, diet and other information as required.
  • Performed minor medical treatments such as wound care and administering medication.
  • Interacted with visitors regarding questions about the facility's operations and provides educational talks related to the welfare of the species being cared for.
  • Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.

Pet Sitter

Self-employed
Griffin , GA
05.2021 - Current
  • Developed long-term relationships with clients and bonded with animals through regular contact.
  • Monitored food and medication administration as directed by pet owners and vet.
  • Cared for farm animals in addition to domestic pets and maintained clean animal spaces.
  • Provided seamless communication to inform pet owners of visits and pet status.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA
12-2024

High School Diploma -

Spalding High School
Griffin, GA
05.2021

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Working collaboratively with others
  • Decision-making
  • Organizational skills
  • customer service
  • hard working

Certification

  • Completion of University of Georgia Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Workshop
  • Beef Quality Assurance Certification

References

  • Becky Aughtry 903-461-8211
  • Rachel Hardin 678-476-2176

Timeline

Research Intern

UGA Tifton Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
01.2024 - 04.2024

Summer Employee/ Animal Caretaker

Dauset Trails Nature Center
05.2021 - 08.2023

Pet Sitter

Self-employed
05.2021 - Current

Veterinary Assistant and Kennel Technician

North Griffin Animal Hospital
01.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

High School Diploma -

Spalding High School

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