• Provided support to the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks, physical exams, diagnostics, and treatments• Developed and implemented educational literature to increase client compliance with proper patient care• Additional Areas of Responsibility: New Hire Training, Team Training, and coordination of AAHA and OSHA requirements• Cleaned, prepared, and maintained the hospital per NY Department of Public Health, OSHA, & AAHA regulations• Scheduled and conducted client intake, maintained accurate medical records, admitted/discharged patients, filled prescriptions, etc

• Provided support to the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by restraining domestic and exotic pets, as well as wildlife patients during physical exams, diagnostic lab collections, and treatments• Cleaned, prepared, and maintained equipment, sterile surgical supplies, and surgical suites• Nourished, exercised, and groomed patients• Administered meds, performed laboratory tests, and assisted with radiographic imaging as directed by Licensed Professionals• Conducted sanitation requirements per CT Department of Public Health, OSHA, & AAHA regulations

• Annually submitted the organic farm application to NOFA-NY and consolidated all pertinent paperwork and forms for the inspector’s reference• Created a resource file with plant growth requirements by hardiness zone, local pests and diseases, harvest records, seed inventories, sales records, USDA Organic and NOFA-NY standards, garden plans, and planting records• Designed layouts, prepared and maintained three acres of vegetable gardens for growing seasons, following previous year’s sales, harvest records, accreditation requirements, and crop requests from restaurants and markets• Proposed and implemented new techniques and strategies for improving the efficiency and productivity of the gardens

• Planned creative and investigative activities for campers to understand, value, and nurture the surrounding natural world• Differentiated activities for age groups between five and fifteen-years-old• Designed and procured materials for the Nature Cabin, vegetable garden, and compost tumbler• Ensured campers developed and utilized problem-solving, behavior management, and other social-emotional skills• Adhered to the laws set forth by the ME Dept of Human Services and accreditation standards for the American Camp Association

•Developed and lead curriculum focused on conservation, ecosystems, zoology, and professional development for an education program targeting youth zoo volunteers, ages 11-14•Assisted with administrative tasks; interviews, reviewing paperwork, consolidating files•Lead animal encounters for students

• Interpreted exhibits for visitors with biofacts and activities, while promoting Zoo New England and AZA’s mission and values• Developed and conducted science/conservation-based curriculum for on and off-site educational programs• Guided activities on conservation, ecology, zoology, and professional development while maintaining a safe, fun, and educational environment for youth programs• Assisted the education and animal care departments to facilitate projects, activities, and animal husbandry

•Fed all cats, dogs, and other small mammals•Administered oral and subcutaneous medication as directed and maintained accurate medical records•Assisted technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint.•Socialized and trained stray dogs during and after work to prepare them for adoption•Conducted sanitation requirements including, but not limited to, cleaning enclosures, mopping, and laundry•Coordinated, scheduled, and reminded clients of appointments•Admitted and discharged patients; performed cashiering duties, filled prescriptions, submitted insurance requests, prepared and maintained medical records•Identified potential emergencies in person and over the phone, and scheduled those appointments appropriately.

•Consolidated Sodexo’s invoices to encourage product shifts and advocate for a just food system following Real Food Challenges’ four criteria: locally sourced, ecological, humane, and fair trade

• Implemented improvements and performed procedures regarding the habitats, training, enrichment, and research of the animal collection, including up to 200 mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, arachnids, and insects• Oversaw new employee intake and training

• Designed and conducted activities on components of conservation, biology, geography, ecology, culture, and the need for environmental stewardship through live interactive animal experiences• Monitored the health/behavior of the animal collection and conducted USDA and NYS Animal Welfare and Sanitation standards