Taryn Weiss
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Dumb Friends League
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Veterinary Technician
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Oct 2020 - Present
Assisting in medical evaluations, administering preventative care and administering medication to sick animals. Responding to health forms submitted by staff and volunteers, triage cases and report necessary medical issues to DVM’s promptly. Prepare and intubate surgery patients. Abilities include drug dosing calculations, knowledge of standard small animal illnesses, catheter placement, blood draws, taking radiographs, administering medications subcutaneous, intramuscular and IV as needed Show less
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Laurel Veterinary Clinic
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United States
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Veterinary Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Veterinary Assistant
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Sep 2020 - Present
Assist veterinarians during scheduled appointments, get necessary previous history from clients and enter notes, restrain animals for exams, radiographs and blood draws as needed as well as fill medications during appointments Assist veterinarians during scheduled appointments, get necessary previous history from clients and enter notes, restrain animals for exams, radiographs and blood draws as needed as well as fill medications during appointments
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Thrive Affordable Vet Care
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United States
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Veterinary Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Veterinary Technician
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Jun 2020 - Sep 2020
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Austin Pets Alive!
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United States
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Veterinary Technician
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Apr 2017 - Jun 2020
Assisting with the pre-medication and sedation of cats and dogs for surgery. Cleaning and sterilizing surgical packs. Filling medications for animals in the shelter as well as for animals in off site locations and in foster. Assist veterinarians and other medical technicians in the clinic Recover animals after surgery Assist with medical appointments for animals in foster Work with veterinarians to see wellness and sick appointments of animals in foster and onsite Intake new medical patients as well as emergency care. On call overnight once a week, managing emergency calls from fosters Other skills include blood draws, catheter placement, subcutaneous injections, intravenous injections and intramuscular injections. Show less
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Austin Humane Society
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Veterinary Technician
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May 2017 - Jan 2018
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VCA Animal Hospitals
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United States
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Veterinary Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Kennel Assistant
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Sep 2016 - May 2017
General animal care, assisting with medical treatments and assisting with anesthetic recovery. General animal care, assisting with medical treatments and assisting with anesthetic recovery.
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Austin Nature and Science Center
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City of Austin
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Nature Based Activities Specialist
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
Safely facilitate and actively supervise participants ages 4-6 at all times while engaging in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Develop, modify and teach program activities to accommodate various ages, abilities and interests. Safely facilitate and actively supervise participants ages 4-6 at all times while engaging in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Develop, modify and teach program activities to accommodate various ages, abilities and interests.
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Jewish Community Association of Austin
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Preschool Teacher
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Jun 2014 - May 2016
Develop, submit and implement weekly age appropriate curriculum Assess developmental needs of each child Maintain communication with parents by daily reports, weekly emails, bi annual conferences and assessments Additional responsibilities include developing and implementing a weekly science class Develop, submit and implement weekly age appropriate curriculum Assess developmental needs of each child Maintain communication with parents by daily reports, weekly emails, bi annual conferences and assessments Additional responsibilities include developing and implementing a weekly science class
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JCCA Early Childhood Program
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Austin, Texas Area
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Pre Kindergarden Assistant Teacher
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Apr 2011 - Jun 2014
Support lead teacher in daily activities Plan and lead activities for the pre-kindergarden after care program Supervise 1 - 2 assistants in the after care program Support lead teacher in daily activities Plan and lead activities for the pre-kindergarden after care program Supervise 1 - 2 assistants in the after care program
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Jewish Community Association of Austin
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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After School Care
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Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
- Pick up elementary school children from a local elementary school - Help prepare and distribute snack - Help children with homework - Supervise children in various activities which includes a sport or arts and crafts activity - Pick up elementary school children from a local elementary school - Help prepare and distribute snack - Help children with homework - Supervise children in various activities which includes a sport or arts and crafts activity
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Educator
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Aug 2010 - Oct 2010
Taught elementary school children various subjects pertaining to ecology. Subjects included wind energy, solar energy, team work, art appreciation and stream ecology. Taught elementary school children various subjects pertaining to ecology. Subjects included wind energy, solar energy, team work, art appreciation and stream ecology.
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Climbing Instructor/Desk Staff
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Oct 2009 - Jun 2010
- Help children improve their climbing while enrolled in the climbing club. Ages in the climbing club range from 6 – 16. - Working at the desk doing basic clerical duties including checking members in, help new climbers with safety information and answering phones - Helping out with birthday parties by belaying, talking with parents and motivating children while climbing - Help children improve their climbing while enrolled in the climbing club. Ages in the climbing club range from 6 – 16. - Working at the desk doing basic clerical duties including checking members in, help new climbers with safety information and answering phones - Helping out with birthday parties by belaying, talking with parents and motivating children while climbing
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Bivouac
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United Kingdom
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Graphic Design
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Associate
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Sep 2009 - Jun 2010
- Sell merchandise (Women’s Technical Clothing – Outdoor Jackets, Exercise Clothes) - Organize shelves, restock shelves and racks - Answer phones, Work Registers - Sell merchandise (Women’s Technical Clothing – Outdoor Jackets, Exercise Clothes) - Organize shelves, restock shelves and racks - Answer phones, Work Registers
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Adventure Specialist
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Jan 2006 - Dec 2009
Fixed and organized gear at Indiana University Outdoor AdventuresBasic clerical duties like answer phone calls, pick up the mail, sign people up for trips, renting and returning gear
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Trip Leader
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Jan 2006 - May 2009
Leading or assisting and planning various outdoor trips Teaching and leading 1 credit outdoor recreation classes which include 2 classroom meetings and a weekend in the fieldOrganizing the menu and food shopping for the trips
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Raft Guide
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Jun 2009 - Sep 2009
- Prepare gear for trips and guide rafts down the South Fork of the American River (Class III) - Prepare, cook, serve, clean up meals for customers (groups ranging from 5 – 150 people) - Prepare gear for trips and guide rafts down the South Fork of the American River (Class III) - Prepare, cook, serve, clean up meals for customers (groups ranging from 5 – 150 people)
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Raft Guide/Intern
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May 2008 - Aug 2008
Guide rafts down the South Fork of the American River (Class III) Drive shuttle Guide rafts down the South Fork of the American River (Class III) Drive shuttle
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Raft Guide
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May 2007 - Aug 2007
- Guide rafts down the French Broad (class II – IV) - Guide rafts down the French Broad (class II – IV)
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Assistant Trip Leader
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May 2005 - Aug 2006
Assisted on 12 day trips with 13 – 15 year olds which included backpacking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing and menu planning Assisted on 12 day trips with 13 – 15 year olds which included backpacking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing and menu planning
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Education
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Indiana University Bloomington
Outdoor Recreation and Resource Management, Adventure Education -
Indiana University
Bachelor of Science, Outdoor Recreation