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10+ years of experience
Provided services to families to care for the needs of children from birth to adolescence
- Safely transported children to and from school, extra curricular activities and social events
- Assisted in meal preparation, educational studies, nightly routines and games
- Provided dog walking and overnight care for dogs and cats
- Ensured that daily routines were followed for pets within care
- Created opportunities for physical activities to exercise pets during periods of care
0-5 years of experience
Routinely determine and record the number of individual animals and cages per investigator in each room.
- Observed animal’s physical and physiological status to detect any stress factors that may alter data.
- Received incoming animals upon arrival and performed preventive measures specified by the veterinarian.
- Sanitized cages and other animal room equipment regularly to minimize the potential for contamination.
0-5 years of experience
Duties included daily care of all animals in the clinic, Including boarding residents, surgical patients, and ill patients: Medication administration, bandage care, post-surgical monitoring
- Assisted during various surgical procedures
- Restrained for X-Rays
- Aided in necropsies and cremation processing
- Provided customer service and assisted receptionists when needed
- Transported clients and deceased animals; delivered medications
- Performed janitorial duties including cleaning of surgery suite, clinic, and kennel area; mowed lawn and cleaned parking lot of litter
0-5 years of experience
Provided daily care of laboratory animals (Non-Human Primates and Rodents)
- Maintained Animal areas
- Provided animal health checks, recorded all data about the animals, changed and sanitized animal cages
- Assisted researchers and veterinarians by recording data, providing assistance with tasks, prepped procedures.
- Maintained detailed animal record sheets
- Maintained sanitation of all animal areas
- Kept feed warehouse clean and organized
0-5 years of experience
Handled and cared for NHPs and rabbits.
- Collected blood samples from primates for testing purposes.
- Responsible for feeding animals and maintaining specific diets for various animals
- Maintained daily records and reported any issues or complications to lead Technician.
- Responsible for maintaining a sanitized room and wore PPE (proper protective equip) everyday.
6-10 years of experience
Basic husbandry of boarders including both orphanage and hospitalized animals
- Performed nail trimmings, bath, and playtimes when required
- Responsible for keeping kennel areas and all boarding rooms cleaned and stocked with supplies
- Assisted both technicians and doctors when needed
- Performed daily housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Administered medicines for animals while working weekend shifts
- Completed some veterinary assistant training
0-5 years of experience
Administer treatments and medication as specified by attending DVM and program faculty
- Observe program animals daily; communicate inconsistencies to veterinary staff
- Provide daily nourishment to animals of various species – equine, bovine, caprine, ovine, canine, feline
- Clean and sanitize primary and secondary enclosures of program animals
- Socialize program cats and dogs to promote adoptability at semester completion
- Assist with initial screening of shelter cats and dogs to be utilized by Veterinary Technician program
0-5 years of experience
Provide first-class service to animals and grounds for Ron and Cheryl Howard’s 32-acre private estate and farm.
- Responsible for overall animal care including cleaning stalls, feeding, grooming, administering medications.
- Complete all lawn care assignments (watering, mowing, weeding, planting, mulching) for maintenance of estate grounds.
- Handle completion of all maintenance service requests as assigned.
- Responsible for alerting Property Manager of any unusual occurrence and/or damage that have taken place or may occur.
0-5 years of experience
Feeding/watering over 350 animals including: emus, snakes, monkeys, parrots, camels, peacocks, llamas, turtles, horses, ponies and goats
- Loading the above animals into cages for safe transport to children’s parties
- Loading animals in/out of trailers
- Setting up corrals for animals at the party venue
- Responsible for safe child interaction in petting zoo tent
- Giving pony rides, making sure kids have a fun, memorable experience
0-5 years of experience
- Cared for 20 exotic animals by feeding, cleaning, handling, medicating and providing enrichment
- Instituted the first daily observational report system to record each animal’s behavior, health and diet
- Single-handedly maintained a successful training program using operant conditioning techniques
- Coached nine staff members in exotic animal care
0-5 years of experience
Observed the health of 500 head of cows and heifers.
- Medicated cows and heifers as required by protocol.
- Moved and transported cows and heifers by age grouping.
- Milked and medicated sick cows.
- Documented all medical records of cows and heifers, using PC Dart farm management program.
- Maintained all inventoried records of all medication on cows and heifers on farm premises.
- Aided a licensed hoofer, working on cows and heifers.
0-5 years of experience
Walked the dogs when necessary
- Launched a marketing campaign in alliance with boss on Facebook
- Cleaned the store
- Helped control animals
- Volunteered at Seminole County Public Libraries, West and East Branch
0-5 years of experience
Feed and water pets according to schedules and feeding instructions.
- Cleaned, organized, and disinfect animal living quarters, yards, and animal equipment.
- Respond to questions from clients, and provided information about pets, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
- Train pets to perform certain tasks.
- Walk dogs and gather pet waste.
0-5 years of experience
Supervise the care of 50-100 working canine and the maintenance of the kennel facility including quarantine.
- Plan, assign, coordinate, oversee, and review work of animal caretakers
- Transport and shipment of canine within the US and internationally.
- Veterinary liaison.
- Train new officers in kennel maintenance and canine care.
- Maintain inventory and purchase of equipment and supplies.
- Schedule work, Investigate grievances, Negotiate MOUs with Collective Bargaining representatives.
0-5 years of experience
Cared for and handled animals in a safe, effective and humane manner ( mice, rats and rabbits)
- Learned to use proper aseptic techniques and followed standard operating procedures
- Performed daily health checks, census, animal room temperature monitoring and daily euthanasia
- Sterilized and sanitized all equipment and workspace daily
0-5 years of experience
Answer phones, book appointments and make reminder calls for upcoming appointments. Greet and exude a comfortable environment for not only the pet but also their owner.
- Walk, clean up after, and feed animals that are currently boarding with our facility. In addition respond to medical needs that the animals have such as: insulin and medications in pill and liquid form.
- Highly motivated and driven personality with the ability to work with and for others.
- Ability to work with word, excel, and power point for projects.
- Ability to understand a person’s needs in a caring and compassionate manor and help to satisfy those needs.
6-10 years of experience
Feed and water livestock; and monitor food and water supplies.
- Mix feed, additives, and medicines in prescribed portions.
- Inspect, maintain, and repair equipment, machinery, buildings, pens, yards, and fences.
- Move equipment, poultry, or livestock from one location to another, manually or using trucks or carts.
- Clean stalls, pens, and equipment, using disinfectant solutions, brushes, shovels, water hoses, and/or pumps.
6-10 years of experience
Handles daily care for animals through cleaning, feeding, dispensing medicine, and making sure all animals are up-to-date on shots.
- Responsible for maintaining records of boarded and groomed pets as well as adopted pets and current rescue animals.
- Responsible for meeting the needs of customers and potential owners by answering questions in person and via telephone.
- Responsible for taking animals to the veterinarian for spays, neuters and heart-worm tests.
- Help in the training of new employees.
0-5 years of experience
Cleaned and sanitized all animal quarters according to sanitation instructions.
- Restructured rooms and built cages to house more animals.
- Groomed animals, provided medications and vaccinated when needed.
- Organized adoption fairs and fundraisers to bring donations to the shelter.
0-5 years of experience
Cleans and disinfects cages, pens, and yards and sterilizes equipment.
- Feeds and provides water to animals according to scheduled and feeding instructions.
- Mixes food or food supplements according to instructions, and knowledge of animal species.
- Plays with the animals, provides companionship, and observes behavioral changes that could indicate illness or injury during communal playtimes.
- Monitors sick or injured animals.
- Provides administrative duties related to animal daycare and boarding procedures.
- Maintains safety and sanitation standards.
0-5 years of experience
Was responsible for the care and health of various vertebrate species used throughout the institution, including mice, rats, rabbits frogs and turtles.
- Performed daily health monitoring
- Conducted twice-weekly cage changes and inventory
- handled and cared for biohazardous as well as immunocompromised individuals
- worked one-on-one with researches in various biological fields
0-5 years of experience
Assisted children/visitor with understanding animals and various displays
- Ensured safety of visitors in the Museum
- Responsible for purchase and supply of animal food and animal care
- Performed janitorial duties, and acted as host at special fund raising activities
- Closing and locking museum.
0-5 years of experience
Feed and water animals according to scheduels and feeding instructions.
- Clean, organize, and disinfect animal quarters such as cages and yards.
- Respond to questions from customers, and provide information about animals, how their behavior is towards people, and how good they are with a family.
- Take the dogs out to play outside in the dog area and for the cats I would take them in a play room, where there is a cat house, cat toys, and stuff to climb on.
- Oberve and caution children petting animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
- When I would take the dogs out and let them play I would take them back to their cages.
0-5 years of experience
- Trained and mentored new employees
- Secured building in the evening
- Fed and administered medication to animals
- Performed general cleaning and maintenance
- Organized and stocked shelter supplies
0-5 years of experience
- Cared for pigs, goats and sheep in the university farm, and ensured their well-being.
- Comfortable handling and restraining pigs, sheep, and goats for transport, shot administrations, and blood sampling.
- Experience handling rams prone to aggressive behavior.
- Usage of CO2 chambers to euthanize sick piglets, lambs and kids.
- Understanding of nutritional requirements of farm animals (cows, pigs, sheep, goats, and horses) during different stages of their life cycle, as well as understanding the effects different types of feed will have on these animals.
0-5 years of experience
- Provided exercise and enrichment opportunities for animals
- Performed adoption process
- Executed routine animal care tasks
- Conducted training of dogs
0-5 years of experience
Exercise animals and provide one on one time
- Maintain clean kennels along with shelter, feed and water animals according to schedule.
- Observe for signs of illness, injuries, and administer medications to animals
- Maintain case log sheets
- Answer questions to the public on animals and help with adoption process
0-5 years of experience
Immediately began changing protocols for disinfecting, diets, and record keeping
- Daily diet preparation and enrichment for the sections species
- Administering medication and notifying management of illness
- Constant observation of behavior; noting any abnormalities to the supervisor and daily record keeping
- Organize and complete projects on time; assist others with projects as needed
- Constant care of the surrounding grounds to include trimming grass and trees, watering plants, and raking
0-5 years of experience
Provide daily care for approximately 1,500 laboratory rodents and frogs
- Maintain detailed records regarding environmental conditions, illnesses, treatments, deaths, etc.
- Manage compliance with federal regulations
- Facilitate communication between animal care and facility personnel, management teams, and investigators regarding animal well-being and facility maintenance
- Participate in problem-solving around ethical animal care and facility maintenance
- Maintain and sanitize animal caging and facilities
6-10 years of experience
- Maintained appearance of animal facility, ensuring to meet all health code regulations.
- Reported any changes in conditions to veterinarian and provide updates accordingly.
- Assist Veterinarian with surgical preparation for spay or neuter of animals.
- Ensure cleanliness of the hospital including laundry, dishes and mopping.
- Also do cage cleaning, trash collection and instrument cleaning accordingly.
- Restrain pets during examination, treatment, or inoculation.
- Monitored and supervised all recreational activities, ensuring all animals were secure.
0-5 years of experience
Oversee the front desk and help with adoptions, answering phones and employee guidance
- Completing inventory lists, employee schedules and daily receipts and deposits
- Contributing to the Adoptions Calendar Committee and promoting CHS
- Oversee and help to care for all animals in adoption program
- Work alongside vet staff to ensure proper medical care for all animals
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for the animal care like cleaning, disinfecting animal holding areas
- Provide them with the routine food, water and groom them
- Monitor, evaluate and socialize with the animals and perform other related activities
- Responsible for the maintenance of files, records, agreements, and other information
- Care for animals with illnesses, injuries and diseases
- Administer the vaccination and all medication to animals
0-5 years of experience
Provided day to day care of lions, tigers, cougars, wolves, and bears
- Observed and monitored animals for health and behavioral issues
- Prepared and presented diets as directed
- Medicated animals as directed
- Daily logging of the animals’ diets and medication
- Cleaned exhibits and holding areas
- Provided environmental enrichment devices for the animals
- Maintained and repaired enclosures
- Public interaction through tours of the sanctuary
- Maintained clean and organized exhibits, equipment, and keeper areas (raking, mowing, shoveling, pulling weeds, washing dishes and wheelbarrows)
0-5 years of experience
- Responsible for the care of various animals such as dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and pocket pets. Included feeding, exercising, cleaning, and observation of health concerns.
- Assisted veterinarians and technicians with restraint of animals for examinations and procedures
- Knowledge of basic medication administration, including oral medications, subcutaneous injections, and eye/ear medications
- Experienced with restraint techniques for radiographs and using a digital x-ray machine
- Ability to perform minor ear cleaning, as well as anal gland expression in dogs
- Was in process of developing skills in venipuncture
0-5 years of experience
- Participated in daily milking operations of a 200-head dairy farm
- Provided supplementation for neo-natal calves
- Provided treatment of sores on dairy cattle
- Maintained and sanitized milking parlor
0-5 years of experience
Routine care and maintenance of animal cages and shelter facility including disinfecting, restocking, and resetting kennels for new animals.
- Transportation for spay/neuter, veterinary appointments, and adoption events.
- Monitor animals for changes in physical and mental health.
- Assist with intake, vaccination, and return to owner procedures.
- Provide information to public on spay/neuter practices, lost animal walkthroughs, answer phones.
- Administer animal behavior tests to determine suitable adoption or transport to animal rescue organizations.
- Assist in training for AB Technical college students.
- Train and monitor community service program workers.
0-5 years of experience
Worked as a team to help take care of all animals with cleaning their cages, walking, feeding and give them water on a daily basis
- Help take animals in that are strays or owners who cannot afford to take care of their animals any longer due to moving or change of lifestyle
- Help adopt out animals to good loving homes
- Went to weekly meetings
0-5 years of experience
Maintained clean and sterile environment for boarded animals
- Assisted veterinarian with humane euthanasia
- Fed animals daily to ensure proper nutrition
- Administered medication to animals who have entered facility
- Ensured employees followed shelter policies and procedures
6-10 years of experience
Cautiously administered all medications necessary to cats and/or dogs
- Daily cage/kennel clean up
- Assisted birthing and caring for newborn kittens and/or puppies
- Skilled at providing nurturing attention to animals (abused or non-abused) with anxiety conditions
- Strong physical ability to lift and carry on demand
- Proficient in instructing, and training dogs to behave accordingly
- Disinfect, and sanitize all instruments use with and/ or on animals
0-5 years of experience
Performed duties caring for animals of all kinds.
- Fed and watered animals according to schedule.
- Cleaned and disinfected animal areas.
- Transferred animals between quarters.
- Adjusted controls to regulate temperature and humidity of animals’ quarters.
- Recorded information according to instructions, such as genealogy, diet, weight, medications, food intake, and license number.
- Repaired cages, pens, or fenced yards.
- Acted as Receptionist when needed.
- Performed customer service duties.
0-5 years of experience
Took care of horses, cats and dogs.
- Took care of feeding and watering animals.
- Maintained any yard and building repairs as needed and mowing/weed eating of buildings and lawns.
- Also recorded animals daily progress and behavior
0-5 years of experience
- Created work schedules for staff in kennel area
- Keep the kennel area clean and ready for potential customers to view on a tour through the facility
- Observe the animals and report any discrepancies to the appropriate people
- Identify potential problem situations and act accordingly
- Time-management for myself; making sure to get everything done well and in a timely manner
- Sole person responsible for 6-30 dogs at a time
0-5 years of experience
Sanitize all pens and crates for wildlife/untamed animals
- Administer medications to wildlife
- Feed animals
- Load/unload animals weighing up to into crates for import/export
- Socialize animals for capability of being adopted, tamed and friendly canines/felines
- Participate in the euthanization of wildlife unable to be rehabilitated and tame
6-10 years of experience
Horse and Small Animal Care Taker
- Responsible for ensuring all animals have a safe environment with fresh food and water.
- Accountable for turning 3 horses out and bringing them back in safely.
- Clean all small animal cages, stalls and paddocks.
- Knowledgeable in pet care emergencies.
0-5 years of experience
Provided care for crops and farm animals
- Maintained the on-site forest for harvesting of pine trees
- Started new plots for growing organic crops
- Prepared the [company name] for board meetings and fundraisers
0-5 years of experience
General care of cats and dogs including feeding, giving medications, walking, etc.
- Cleaning dog runs and cat cages
- Bathing dogs
- Working with veterinarians during appointments with clients by aiding in giving vaccines and medications, doing nail trims, helping with care of ill or injured animals
- Talking to clients about general care of their animals
0-5 years of experience
- Provided daily care for laboratory animals to ensure health and well being.
- Maintain accurate health records and documentation.
- Handled incoming shipments of research animals.
- Maintained clean environment.
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