Behavior Programs Manager

• Apr 2020 - Feb 2021

Veterinary Nurse

• Mar 2018 - Mar 2020

Behavior and Training Coordinator

• Jun 2016 - Mar 2018

• Perform behavior evaluations on all dogs and occasionally on cats. • Participate in weekly behavior, evaluation team, and behavior foster meetings; troubleshoot concerns and make outcome recommendations. • Recruit, train, and manage behavior volunteers. • Develop and implement behavior modification and enrichment protocols. • Arrange transfer to rescue partners when appropriate. • When needed, assist with or perform or meets for potential adopters. • When needed, conduct behavior consultations with adopters. Show less

Veterinary Assistant

• Jan 2016 - May 2016

• Perform cold laser treatments. • Assist during chiropractic and acupuncture treatments, and specimen collection. • Perform a variety of clerical duties. • Perform cold laser treatments. • Assist during chiropractic and acupuncture treatments, and specimen collection. • Perform a variety of clerical duties.

Veterinary Assistant

• Jul 2015 - Jan 2016

• Provided competent support during long-term assistant’s maternity leave, eliminating the need to train a new assistant for a temporary position. • Showed clients into examination rooms and recorded patient medical histories. • Restrained patients for procedures: during appointments, and while housed in the hospital. • Made appointments and assisted clients over the phone. • Provided competent support during long-term assistant’s maternity leave, eliminating the need to train a new assistant for a temporary position. • Showed clients into examination rooms and recorded patient medical histories. • Restrained patients for procedures: during appointments, and while housed in the hospital. • Made appointments and assisted clients over the phone.

Behavior Assistant/ Enrichment Facilitator

• Nov 2013 - Mar 2014

• Observed and recorded behavior of, and handled, dogs undergoing SAFER behavior assessment. • Provided outdoor and in-kennel enrichment for dogs in shelter: walks and outdoor playtime, filled kongs and ice block, and “quiet kennel” training. • Provided in-kennel enrichment for cats in shelter: toys, treats, and playtime. • Conducted feline behavior evaluations. • Observed and recorded behavior of, and handled, dogs undergoing SAFER behavior assessment. • Provided outdoor and in-kennel enrichment for dogs in shelter: walks and outdoor playtime, filled kongs and ice block, and “quiet kennel” training. • Provided in-kennel enrichment for cats in shelter: toys, treats, and playtime. • Conducted feline behavior evaluations.

Veterinary Assistant/ Kennel Supervisor

• Aug 2011 - Oct 2013

• Enabled the hospital to offer more comprehensive behavioral support. • Ensured proper maintenance of kennel and trained incoming kennel associates. • Ensured that all stock was kept at an appropriate level, and that all items were available throughout each week. • Performed daily operations such as: restraint for examinations, venipuncture, radiography, I.V. catheter-setting, laboratory tests, preparation for surgical procedures, and preparation of medications. • Ensured comfort and proper nursing care of pets in the hospital. Show less

Instructor

• Mar 2012 - Oct 2012

• Developed curricula for, and taught, basic obedience and CGC prep classes. • Developed curricula for, and taught, basic obedience and CGC prep classes.

Instructor

• Jul 2011 - Apr 2012

• In cooperation with another trainer, updated and implementing curricula for, and taught, a variety of group classes. • Provided supervision and guidance in puppy and dog play groups and group classes. • Consulted during private behavior modification sessions. • In cooperation with another trainer, updated and implementing curricula for, and taught, a variety of group classes. • Provided supervision and guidance in puppy and dog play groups and group classes. • Consulted during private behavior modification sessions.

Contributing Writer

• Aug 2010 - Feb 2012

• Wrote brief dog training blog entries, largely centered around dog walking. (http://www.dogcollarsboutique.com/dog-collars-blog/dog-training/dog-training-tips) • Answered dog training questions from fans of the website’s Facebook page. (http://www.dogcollarsboutique.com/dog-collars-blog/dog-training/dog-training-q-a/) • Wrote brief dog training blog entries, largely centered around dog walking. (http://www.dogcollarsboutique.com/dog-collars-blog/dog-training/dog-training-tips) • Answered dog training questions from fans of the website’s Facebook page. (http://www.dogcollarsboutique.com/dog-collars-blog/dog-training/dog-training-q-a/)

Owner/ Operator

• Sep 2010 - Jun 2011

• Walked dogs and cared for pets of all types in their owners' absence. • Conducted in-home dog training with owners. • Managed company's scheduling, finances, marketing and customer relations. • Walked dogs and cared for pets of all types in their owners' absence. • Conducted in-home dog training with owners. • Managed company's scheduling, finances, marketing and customer relations.

Assistant Trainer/ Retail Associate

• Dec 2008 - Nov 2009

• Provided supervision and additional guidance in puppy and dog play groups and group classes. • Worked with retail customers. • Provided supervision and additional guidance in puppy and dog play groups and group classes. • Worked with retail customers.