Shyra Dent
Douglasville,Georgia
Summary
Hardworking and reliable assistant seeking a position to gain experience and knowledge. Highly motivated and skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Technician Assistant
SoBran, Inc-CDC
Atlanta, GA
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Maintained animal health records including physical and dental exams
- Organized inventory of medical drugs, surgical equipment and instruments
- Prepared and administered medications and vaccines to various animals
- Preformed dental prophylaxis on Nonhuman Primates and Guinea Pigs
- Cleaned, sterilized and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs
- Administered and monitored anesthesia in surgical and minor procedures
- Collected blood samples for laboratory testing from rabbits, guinea pigs, prairie dogs, ferrets, and nonhuman primates
- Provided training to new veterinary technicians
Animal Care Technician 1
SoBran, Inc-CDC
Atlanta, GA
11.2020 - 09.2022
- Conducted animal health checks and reported abnormal conditions to veterinary staff
- Performed animal husbandry according to standard operating procedures
- Independently managed cage changes and sanitizing schedules
- Provided medical treatments for various animals
- Assisted veterinary staff with annual physical exams for guinea pigs, prairie dogs and Nonhuman Primates
- Used proper laboratory handling and care of ferrets, mice, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, prairie dogs, hamsters, and gerbils.
Guest Programs Team Specialist
Georgia Aquarium
Atlanta, GA
08.2017 - 10.2020
- Managed staff position rotation schedules
- Provided mentorship for new hire training
- Engaged guests in educational experiences
- Interpreted animal behavior in exhibits in each gallery
- Ensured safety of various animals at touch pools
- Demonstrated the proper techniques to touch and hold animals
- Hosted guests birthday parties
Evening and Weekend Educator 1
Zoo Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Participated in workshops and trainings to improve educational skills
- Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning
- Created lesson plans for new visiting groups
- Engaged guests with guided tours of animal facilities
- Interpreted animal behaviors at each habitat
- Traveled to offsite campuses to teach animal wildlife lessons
- Hosted students, teachers and parents for nightcrawlers sleepovers
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
University of West Georgia
Skills
- Medical Record-Keeping
- Client Communication
- Maintaining Treatment Notes
- Specimen Collection
- Physical Examinations
- Animal Handling
- Emergency Care
- Euthanasia Assistance
- Surgical Assistance
- Dental Prophylaxis
Certification
Registered Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (RALAT)
Timeline
Veterinary Technician Assistant
SoBran, Inc-CDC
09.2022 - 10.2023
Animal Care Technician 1
SoBran, Inc-CDC
11.2020 - 09.2022
Evening and Weekend Educator 1
Zoo Atlanta
03.2019 - 08.2019
Guest Programs Team Specialist
Georgia Aquarium
08.2017 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
University of West Georgia
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