Veterinary Technician

• Dec 2021 - Present

Volunteer Specimen Prep

• Dec 2017 - Present

• Identify specimens and indicate noteworthy features • Measure specimens and record physiological data • Prepare skin study specimens and prepare carcass for dermestid beetle colony • Identify specimens and indicate noteworthy features • Measure specimens and record physiological data • Prepare skin study specimens and prepare carcass for dermestid beetle colony

Veterinary assistant

• Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

Veterinary Assistant

• Jun 2018 - Sep 2018

• Stocked and prepared examination room for the veterinarian and clients • Utilized "fear free" restraint methods to protect staff and animal patients • Relayed veterinarian instructions to clients in a clear concise manner • Educated clients on parasitic preventatives, vaccination procedures and overall animal wellness • Worked as a team player to help other staff with difficult cases to ensure client satisfaction • Assisted in managing the "flow" of the hospital to guarantee a satisfactory client experience • Anticipated veterinarian treatments and instructions to assist in the overall care of the patient Show less

Wildlife Intern

• May 2017 - Jul 2017

• Landscaped and built animal enclosures and facility grounds • Prepared diets for resident animals and wildlife patients • Fed resident big cats, mammals, corvids, raptors, parrots, and livestock • Used food motivation to train hens to perform in future shows for the public • Clicker trained rats to climb obstacles and perform small tricks for the public • Cleaned horse stalls, raptor enclosures, mammal houses, and hen houses • Performed at promotional events; educated visitors about the importance of wildlife rehabilitation Show less

Wildlife Volunteer

• Mar 2016 - May 2017

• Prepare meals according to dietary needs of each wildlife patient at the hospital, feeding at the proper time of day and preparing food with any medication or additional supplements • Administer medical treatment to sick wildlife, inserting feeding tubes, administering medication, injecting subcutaneous fluids, cleaning wounds, etc. • Evaluate body condition, neurologic state, and wounds of incoming wildlife patients and develop a plan of treatment • Improve husbandry of wildlife patients by introducing enrichment that models the natural environment • Execute regular cleaning of wildlife patient’s enclosure, recording uneaten food in patient’s chart • Correspond to wildlife calls from the public, assist caller in identifying wildlife being described, dispatch a driver for rescue if necessary, formulate a plan to assist caller, and educate caller about species in question • Assist citizens dropping off injured wildlife; educate them about the species brought in, occasionally return the animal with the citizen as it is perfectly healthy • Restrain wildlife patients for medical procedures and evaluations • Conduct anesthesia and monitor breathing under the supervision of hospital staff and veterinarian Show less

Pet Care Associate

• Mar 2014 - Jan 2016

• Skilled at customer service in a fast paced environment • Provided care for animals and maintained a clean, healthy environment • Familiarized customers with pet care information before any pet purchase • Skilled at customer service in a fast paced environment • Provided care for animals and maintained a clean, healthy environment • Familiarized customers with pet care information before any pet purchase