Tabitha Pfeifer
Aurora,CO
Summary
Reliable and punctual Animal Care team member with proven skills cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory and managing animal needs with care and compassion. Highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Care Technician
National Jewish Health
11.2010 - Current
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Restrained animals safely during exams and procedures.
- Collected, prepared and labeled samples for laboratory testing, culture, and microscopic examination.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Documented animals' weight, size and condition in computer system for review by senior staff.
- Developed and implemented enrichment plans to keep animals healthy and stimulated.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Consulted with veterinarians to diagnose problems and administered prescribed treatments.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming, and trimming.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hueneme High School
Oxnard, CA06.2002
Skills
- Pet handling
- Operating [Equipment]
- Euthanasia Assistance
- Pet waste removal
- Health monitoring
- Sanitation protocols
- Surgical Preparation
- Supply Maintenance
- Report Preparation
- Safe Chemical Handling
- Test sample collection
- Records Management
- Animal Transport
- Diagnostic Testing
- Habitat maintenance
- Animal Nutrition
- Managing paperwork
- Facility Cleaning
- Customer service and assistance
- Recordkeeping
- Safety protocols and procedures
Timeline
Animal Care Technician
National Jewish Health
11.2010 - Current
High School Diploma -
Hueneme High School
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