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San Diego, California, United States

• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly record keeping.• Discusses the natural history of the animals in the Zoological Department.• Restrains animals and administers assisted feedings.• Assists staff and veterinarians with medical procedures.• Assists with rescue and uses trucks and/or forklifts to transport stranded animals.• Monitors and records animals’ behavior and notifies staff of potential health and social problems.• Performs all aspects of proper animal food… Show more • Performs daily, weekly, and monthly record keeping.• Discusses the natural history of the animals in the Zoological Department.• Restrains animals and administers assisted feedings.• Assists staff and veterinarians with medical procedures.• Assists with rescue and uses trucks and/or forklifts to transport stranded animals.• Monitors and records animals’ behavior and notifies staff of potential health and social problems.• Performs all aspects of proper animal food preparation, distribution, and storage areas.• Administers daily vitamins and special medications as prescribed by veterinarians.• Collects and labels urine, fecal and other diagnostic samples as directed.• Professionally interacts with the public during offsite rescues and onsite for rescue area tours and in park public presentations.• Performs area cleaning and maintenance of Zoological areas and enclosures. Show less

San Diego, California, United States

• Safely handles and identifies injured, ill, and orphaned wild animals upon intake.• Collects and prepares biological specimens to send out for laboratory diagnostics and assists with in-house laboratory diagnostics as needed.• Prepares diets and follows daily schedules for feedings.• Provides daily cleaning of patients, equipment and the facility.• Identifies appropriate release locations for each patient.• Responds to rehabilitation-related questions and provides general… Show more • Safely handles and identifies injured, ill, and orphaned wild animals upon intake.• Collects and prepares biological specimens to send out for laboratory diagnostics and assists with in-house laboratory diagnostics as needed.• Prepares diets and follows daily schedules for feedings.• Provides daily cleaning of patients, equipment and the facility.• Identifies appropriate release locations for each patient.• Responds to rehabilitation-related questions and provides general information to the public regarding local wildlife.• Administers medications and injections as prescribed by veterinary team.• Safely uses restraint and handling techniques, as well as general animal safety practices, including recognizing animal behavior patterns.• Maintains detailed written medical records and patient updates in the medical database (WRMD)communication documents or processes.• Trains, mentors, and communicates effectively with volunteers. Show less

San Diego, California, United States

• Provided kennel enrichment, trained, and socialized animals in assigned area as time permitted.• Monitored the health of shelter animals; followed established procedures if symptoms of illness arose based on the degree of illness or injury.• Assisted in restraint of incoming pets for blood draw and examination.• Performed daily data entry utilizing the Shelter Buddy software, ensuring notes were clear and concise.• Completed daily cleaning routines in a timely fashion, while… Show more • Provided kennel enrichment, trained, and socialized animals in assigned area as time permitted.• Monitored the health of shelter animals; followed established procedures if symptoms of illness arose based on the degree of illness or injury.• Assisted in restraint of incoming pets for blood draw and examination.• Performed daily data entry utilizing the Shelter Buddy software, ensuring notes were clear and concise.• Completed daily cleaning routines in a timely fashion, while maintaining supply of fresh water, appropriate food, and clean bowls. Show less

Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

• Studied olive ridley sea turtles in their natural habitat, interpreted findings and implemented preventative and restorative strategies for conservation. • Collected and logged biological data on nesting olive ridley sea turtles, specifically clutch size, body dimensions, nesting behaviors, and any observable characteristics for later identification.• Carefully excavated previous nesting sites that failed to hatch to decrease microbial decay in the substrate and promote the viability… Show more • Studied olive ridley sea turtles in their natural habitat, interpreted findings and implemented preventative and restorative strategies for conservation. • Collected and logged biological data on nesting olive ridley sea turtles, specifically clutch size, body dimensions, nesting behaviors, and any observable characteristics for later identification.• Carefully excavated previous nesting sites that failed to hatch to decrease microbial decay in the substrate and promote the viability of new hatchlings. • Completed transects to survey approximate population densities and egg nest densities of nesting female olive ridley sea turtles as research for arribada trends and as an estimate for existing sexually mature/mating olive ridley sea turtles in the wild. Show less

Goleta, California, United States

• Assisted in the proper and humane husbandry and handling of all Wildlife Center animals.• Ensured that enclosures were as nearly natural habitats as possible in terms of size, set up, shelter, temperatures, diet, and other requirements.• Performed food preparation adhering to feeding schedules for all Wildlife Center animals ensuring adequate nutritional balance, presentation, and weight maintenance.• Made certain the center was kept clean and sanitary, as appropriate for an… Show more • Assisted in the proper and humane husbandry and handling of all Wildlife Center animals.• Ensured that enclosures were as nearly natural habitats as possible in terms of size, set up, shelter, temperatures, diet, and other requirements.• Performed food preparation adhering to feeding schedules for all Wildlife Center animals ensuring adequate nutritional balance, presentation, and weight maintenance.• Made certain the center was kept clean and sanitary, as appropriate for an animal hospital.• Took notes on animal care issues as directed by Animal Care staff and entry of information into WRMD. Show less

Encinitas, California, United States

• Monitored water quality at six different locations in and around San Elijo Lagoon.• Assisted with data collection and assessment.• Assisted staff in calibrating continuous monitoring datasonde(s) every four to six weeks.

Goleta, California, United States

• Managed plantings of native tree species within Santa Barbara County for urban forestry events.• Aided in various educational pursuits centered around environmental restoration.• Guided large volunteer groups through tree planting proceedings.• Performed tree care maintenance at various UCSB reserves.

Goleta, California, United States

• Collected and preserved aquatic macroinvertebrate samples as well as water quality parameters from designated field sites.• Identified and quantified the preserved species collected from each site.• Analyzed the effect of North Campus Open Space restoration on the aquatic food web to understand how abiotic factors such as dissolved oxygen and salinity influenced aquatic organisms.

San Diego, California, United States

• Maintained speed and accuracy when preparing beverage recipes to minimize customer wait times.• Reported equipment maintenance issues to management to facilitate repairs.• Cleaned prep areas and replenished supplies to maintain safe and healthy work environment.• Documented complex orders to accurately process payments in POS system.

San Diego, California, United States

• Communicated with management and service staff to address customer needs and requests.• Monitored dining area to track seating availability, service, and occupancy.• Cleaned tables and arranged settings to comply with sanitation requirements.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Environmental Studies

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