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Westmont, Il, Us

Westmont, Il, Us

Provided quality care for the wellbeing of the resident Bottlenose Dolphins, Grey Seals, and California Sea Lions. Created an engaging and inclusive experience for guests during educational presentations. Maintained established behaviors of the marine mammal collection.

Assisted in the daily care and husbandry of animals in the Alabama Wilds, Africa, and Predator departments.Monitored animal health, while providing environmental and behavioral enrichment, preparing diets, and maintaining habitats.Positively interacted with the public to inspire a love for local wildlife and passion for the conservation of native species.

Provided exceptional care in the daily husbandry and training of California Sea Lions. Provided quality care of African Lions, Red Pandas, Fennec Fox, Coyotes, Pallas’ Cats, Sand Cat, and other small cats in the predator building when needed.Created individual training plans and used operant conditioning to train new behaviors and shape established behaviors. Prepared sea lions for transport by creating a comprehensive video library of all established behaviors, trained both animals to crate voluntarily, and completed animal profiles to help the receiving institution’s care team prepare for the sea lion’s arrival.Established relationships with the animals through mutual trust and respect.Customized personalized diet plans for each animal to create healthy and sustainable body conditions.Prepared diets and medications according to each animals’ needs.Assisted veterinarians in dangerous animal immobilizations. Performed detailed cleaning of all animal and keeper areas to maintain USDA regulations.Kept detailed records of all animal behaviors, training sessions, diets, cleaning tasks, and life support maintenance.Implemented an enrichment program to physically and mentally stimulate the animals. Maintained the sea lion life support system by performing daily rounds, testing water quality, adding chemicals, and performing general upkeep of the system.

Aid doctors with procedures and examinations by ensuring animals are calm and safely restrained. Collaborated with technicians to administer specialized nursing care such as subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, took radiographs and ultrasounds, and prepared animals for surgery.Communicated with clients in regards to animal care, scheduling appointments, and medication administration while developing long term relationships and building trust in our office.Maintained a positive outlook and a passion for delivering the highest quality of care.Dispensed medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarians.Cultivated knowledge of preventative healthcare in order to answer client questions, provided education on flea and heartworm products, assist in marketing veterinary services such as dental cleaning, spay and neutering, and wellness exams.Collected and prepared specimens and samples to be sent for laboratory analysis.Organized medical records for all patients to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Maintained the facilities of resident Pacific White Sided Dolphins, California Sea Lions, Beluga Whales, Magellenic and Rockhopper Penguins, Sea Otters, Red Tailed Hawks, and Barn Owls.Prepared food and dietary supplements, and maintained USDA regulated kitchen standards.Performed a variety of tasks during animal training sessions and public animal presentations. Handled set up for shows and managed guests before and after performances.Documented all records of diets consumed, cleaning chores, behavioral notes, and enrichment details.

Worked with staff to perform husbandry behaviors such as voluntary blood draw, ultrasound, and hydration, and collected samples from resident Bottlenose Dolphins, California Sea Lions, and Grey Seals.Observed and reported animal behaviors in an independant behavioral study project using ZooMonitor.Food preparation and kitchen maintenance, according to USDA regulations.Facilitated a training presentation where I had the opportunity to practice behaviors with Bottlenose dolphins with such as ‘bows’, ‘vocals’, and ‘waves’Shadowed a mentor and worked one on one to gain pertinent knowledge and closely observe trainings and animal care.

Responded to reports of sick and injured marine life through first response, triage, and crowd control while following protocol.On call to any arising circumstances and monitoring the 24-hour Emergency Stranding Hotline.Carried heavy animals, such as large sea turtles, off the beach to transport to medical facilities. Maintained proficiencies required for safe deep water swimming. Performed in depth health assessments on animals to evaluate rehabilitation needs. Narrated for workshops, aquarium presentations, and outreach events.Collected critical data on rescue animals for accurate record keeping.

Monitored and entertained large groups of dogs during day camp.Perfected customer engagement to ensure a safe and positive environment for owners and their pets.Responded to each dog’s individual needs during play time and walks to provide comfort. Worked with cats and dogs to develop a well rounded experience with all types of pets.

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

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