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Tarrytown, New York, Us

Edison, New Jersey, Us

• Supervised a staff of animal caretakers for raising and caring for a variety of animals used for laboratory research and perform the full range of laboratory animal care activities, husbandry, and tasks.• Provided on-the-job training and instructions to staff in the performance of specific animal care tasks and in the use of specifically required equipment. • Handled various laboratory animals under biohazardous condition (ABSL) level 2 & 3 while following standard operational procedures.• Ensured records are appropriately kept in documenting cage, equipment, and room sanitation, feeding animals, transferring animals from dirty cage to clean cage, and removing waste. • Assisted Veterinarian and Husbandry Supervisor in various treatments and/or health monitoring programs. • Participated in training classes and departmental training.

Edison, New Jersey, Us

New York, Ny, Us

•Handled and provided husbandry to various species of animals including mice and rats at the ABSL Level 1.•Performed health checks and environmental monitoring and cleaning for the laboratory animals.•Facilitated reproduction of animals in the colony, when necessary. •Operated the autoclaves, pressure washers, and other laboratory animal equipment in both clean and dirty cage wash.

-Supervised a team of 15 people to ensure a smooth operation-Assigned and delegated work duties to staff to attain objectives-Managed staff needs, concerns, and organization-Ensured staff were providing safety, love, and discipline to thedogs at the facility

-Knew all dogs in attendance and had a detailed understandingof each dog's behavior.-Ensured facility & kennels were clean throughout the day.-Coordinated accurate and detailed handoff to other team members during shift changes-Had a thorough understanding of all aspects of the business in order to answer clients' questions

- Supervised groups of dogs in social activities to maintain a safe and healthy environment- Performed maintenance and cleaning of the playroom-Assisted in dispensing lunches, administering medication, and bathing dogs.

Staten Island, Ny, Us

- Prepared diets for a variety of zoo animal diets each day and ensured that these diets were properly formulated- Provided assistance to the zookeepers with all aspects of routine care of the animals inside the zoo wing- Conducted animal husbandry of the exotic animals including reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and invertebrates

Westminster, Colorado, Us

- Responsible for supervision, control, and management of daycare dogs- Performed other daily tasks such as feeding meals, administering medicine, and washing dishes

Master'S Degree, Laboratory Animal Science

Bachelor'S Degree, Animal Sciences