Experience
Veterinary Assistant
• Provided animal care such as feed, water, walk, transport, and restraining • Worked with clients, scheduled appointments, processed payments, explained pre/post surgery care • Prioritized, organized, and completed diagnostic testing samples • Assisted in preparation, surgery, dental prophylaxis, catheter placement, intubation and recovery of patients • Maintained patient records by accurately recording treatments and test results on patient charts and other medical records • Managed social media account on Instagram for the hospital by posting photos, highlights, operational information, and interacting with clients/followers.
Dog Walker and Sitter
• Provided in-home pet care services including leashed walks and medication administration. patients
Associate Animal Care Specialist
SeaWorld San Diego · San Diego
• Care for rescued marine mammals, including harbor seals, elephant seals, sea lions, and dolphins • Participated in seal and dolphin beach rescues • Prepare diet and feed including tubing young and train to graduate transition to normal feeding • Prepared fluids and medications for administration including subcutaneous injections • Maintain daily records on food/fluid/medication administration, care/medical procedures, and weight
Animal Care and Training Intern
National Marine Mammal Foundation · San diego
• Trained sea lions in open water with positive reinforcement to complete specialized tasks • Assisted with medical procedures in/out of water including ultrasounds, laser, x-rays & eye procedures • Provided daily feeding, training and care in open water sea pens with bottlenose dolphins • Assisted with research projects with bottlenose dolphins
Cove Intern
Palace Entertainment - Sealife Park · Oahu
• Assisted trainer in water during guest interaction programs, daily physical exams and training sessions • Participated in daily show; setting the stage, working gates, working sound and receiving animals • Presented to public on species backgrounds on penguins/sea lions & hosted guest feeding for sea lions
Marine Mammal Volunteer
Clearwater Marine Aquarium · Clearwater
• Assisted in food preparation, cleaning and environmental enrichment with dolphins • Educated public on resident species in habitat-side individual and group chats • Maintained hourly records on animal respiration and observed behaviors
Student Ambassador
• Conducted campus tours for prospective students, describing features, services and addressing questions • Shared experiences and build relationships with prospective students, aiding their understanding of transition to college life
Hugger Helper, Puppy Socializer & Office Assistant
Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc · palmetto Fl
• Assisted with all aspects of behavior socialization of 4-8 week old puppies being trained as guide dogs, including crate training, leash and harness training, and sensitivity to sights, sounds and surfaces • Supervised public interaction with puppies in daily program to further their socialization and comfort with strangers and ambient environment distractions • Maintained dog habitat cleanliness and feed as scheduled • Provided reception and office assistance
Shallow Water Guard
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment - Water Country USA · Williamsburg, Va
• Maintained order in shallow water areas and water rides, ensuring safety of park patrons all ages • Promoted park professional image as ambassador through appearance, conduct and customer service • Certified by park in basic First Aid, CPR and shallow water lifeguarding by American Red Cross
Education
Auburn University
DVM, Veterinary Medicine
Eckerd College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
CQUniversity
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
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