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Skills

  • Performing euthanasia
  • Process improvement
  • Optimizing health of aquatic stock
  • Intravet software
  • Animal grooming tools
  • Preparing work plans and budgets
  • Dietary recommendations
  • Dog training
  • Mitigating fish morbidity
  • Fecal, urine and blood testing

Work Experiences

  • Performed routine diagnostic tests on 16 animals every week.
  • Safely restrained animals during exams and procedures.
  • Kept animals safe from mistreatment by following strict safety procedures, which included keeping clear and secure tags.
  • Used ultrasound and x-ray to perform imaging and interpret results.
  • Gave initiative and program medications to animals in treatment on a regular, scheduled basis and kept track of any changes in their health.
  • Worked with veterinarians to diagnose issues and administer treatment as needed.
  • Identified the most important endemic fish-borne diseases in the category area.
  • Oversaw the clinic's operations, which included vet tech supervision, financial management, scheduling, and appointments.
  • Kept track of the animals' health and behavior by looking for urine and feces, performing weight checks, and observing appetite during feeding.
  • Reduced the risk of animal injury by monitoring animal behavior and eliminating safety hazards.

Summaries

  • Articulate
  • Motivated Animal Care Volunteer with a background in retail, fashion merchandising and customer service support.
  • On a daily basis, Animal Care Volunteer is enthusiastic about meeting, healing, and treating animals.
  • Animal Care Volunteer with 10 years of successful process improvement and team leadership experience.
  • Dedicated to the welfare of animals.
  • Focused on creating a relaxing, inviting office environment for pet owners and their pets.
  • On each walk, I'm committed to ensuring that each dog receives the necessary exercise and attention.
  • Dedicated to learning, growing, and succeeding in Veterinary.
  • Knows the best walking routes and dog parks in the area.
  • Providing a full range of animal husbandry services while providing necessary exercise and nurturing environments is part of my background.

Accomplishments

  • Reduced operational costs by 9 through automated.
  • Coordinated a volunteer shift schedule for 13 staff members to ensure proper animal care and smooth operations during peak times.
  • Computer Proficiency: Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Ensured the administration of scheduled medicines to 10 animals, increasing recovery rates for sick or injured animals by 75% over 18 months.
  • Expanded animal rehabilitation support by collaborating with veterinarians to assist in post-operative care and recovery processes.
  • Developed and implemented a food safety protocol that minimized spoilage by 76% and ensured consistent animal nutrition.
  • Conducted on-site training for foster families, improving foster retention by 74% and reducing the return rate of adopted animals.
  • Project Development: Collaborated with team of finance in the development of metric.
  • Collaborated with veterinary staff to administer wound care and monitor recovery progress for animals suffering from injuries.
  • Improved efficiency of intake by developing a digital record system, decreasing administrative processing time by 62% while enhancing data accuracy.

Affiliations

  • Member, International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS)
  • International Council of Nurses
  • Participant, International Conference on Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation (2020)
  • National Association of Social Workers
  • American Marketing Association
  • Participant, National Animal Control Association (NACA) Training Program (2023)
  • Freemason
  • International Association of Administrative Professionals
  • Board Member, Animal Care and Control Officers Association (2016 - Present)

Certifications

  • Certified Humane Education Specialist (CHES)
  • Humane Animal Handling and Transport (HAHT) Certification
  • Wildlife Rehabilitation Certification – International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council
  • CompTIA A+ Technician
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • First Responder Animal Training Certification (International Fund for Animal Welfare)
  • Basic Animal Rescue Emergency Care (BAREC) Certification
  • Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) Training Certification
  • Certified Exotic Animal Specialist
  • Fear Free Shelter Program Certification

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