Veterinary Technician

• Apr 2021 - Present

Site Supervisor covid test site

• Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

Assistant animal manager

• Oct 2018 - Jul 2020

Working along side the management team in the daily running of a small zoo. Responsible for staff training, husbandry and welfare committee meetings, training programs for birds and primates as well as standard husbandry tasks and educational programs. Collaboration with conservation projects and fundraising via events and media platforms. Working along side the management team in the daily running of a small zoo. Responsible for staff training, husbandry and welfare committee meetings, training programs for birds and primates as well as standard husbandry tasks and educational programs. Collaboration with conservation projects and fundraising via events and media platforms.

Biologist

• Oct 2017 - Sep 2018

Responsible for the care and management of an indoor rainforest biome with free roam species such as birds, reptiles and sloth. Providing training programs, breeding plans and standard operations oroceedires for primates. Engaging visitors in exclusive animal interactive sessions and animal programs. Responsible for the care and management of an indoor rainforest biome with free roam species such as birds, reptiles and sloth. Providing training programs, breeding plans and standard operations oroceedires for primates. Engaging visitors in exclusive animal interactive sessions and animal programs.

Field Research Assistant

• Nov 2016 - Sep 2017

Working in-situ in the Philippines on a conservation and research project with Philippine Tarsiers. The role includes husbandry of tarsiers, collating a viable breeding population of invertebrates for tarsier diet, field research planning and implementation for population study, behavioral observation for locomotion research, data entry and analysis and manual handling for health checks. Educational performances and fundraising events working closely with the community to express the importance of conserving the tarsiers and their habitat. Show less

Zoo keeper

• Feb 2016 - Sep 2016

Zoo keeper on the Animal Encounters section, working with a range of species from small carnivores, exotic birds, primate, mammals and reptiles. Responsible for maintaining a safe environment for myself and visitors, adhering to associated risk assessments and protocols without exception. Practicing high levels of animal husbandry, training and enrichment; as well as ensuring exceptional visitor experience. Assisting with educational demonstrations and keeper talks. Maintaining accurate records, administering medication, working effectively within a team and individually. Environmental enrichment, training protocols and diet preparation. Show less

Sales Associate

• Sep 2012 - Jan 2016

Customer service Targeted sales House keeping Merchandising Customer service Targeted sales House keeping Merchandising

Zoo keeper Internship

• Mar 2014 - Sep 2014

Full time keeper internship Tasks included: • Preparation of animal diets (all variations; reptiles, birds of prey, primates and big carnivores) • Creating enrichment for a variety of species • Behavioural observations and monitoring of enrichment use • Enclosure design and maintenance (helped to design and develop the interior of the marmoset enclosures) • Recording and reporting information of health and behaviour monitoring • Following health & safety guidelines and helped write the risk assessments for the zoo • Use of manual tools and machinery • Assisted with operant conditioning for health checks, animal transport and veterinary procedures Other skills developed included: • Behaviour research- in preparation for a dissertation thesis • Presentation skills- presented animal talks and shows as well as school education tours • Knowledge of risk assessment- assisted in writing the assessments for the park • Working within a team and as an individual • Zoo operations- gained working knowledge of how a BIAZA accredited zoo works Improving visitor experience; communicating with visitors and assisting with questions or directions in a friendly, helpful manner. Show less

Animal Care Technician

• Nov 2013 - Mar 2014

Sea Turtle Rehabilitation tasks include preparation and administration of food, operation of the sea water supply systems, carrying and cleaning the animals, as well as cleaning the facilities and equipment. Public Awareness activities include the running of exhibition area and providing information to visitors. Assisting in: veterinary care, including medication, drips, injection giving, x-rays, behavioural observations and enrichment provisions. Other duties include basic maintenance activities as well as cleaning of surroundings and living quarters. Species worked with: Green turtle and Loggerhead turtle. Show less