Judy Betancourt
Apt 207
Los Angeles CA 90004
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Objective: To gain experience through education, volunteer work and on the job training in
hopes of becoming more accomplished in the Animal Care facility.
Experience
Friends of Animals Foundation (June December 2009) Volunteer
To improve the quality of life for all animals by:
Providing hands on socialization in cages
Spot cleaning cages when necessary
Brushing and Grooming animals
Helping the animal care staff with general sanitization of floors, bedding etc.
Genelabs Technologies Inc. (September 2007 February 2008)
Laboratory Animal Technician
Room check: Daily animal health check, temperature and humidity records
Sanitation: Sanitize surfaces such as walls, tables, hoods and floors
Change filters in HVAC systems
Operate autoclave and cagewasher
Prep syringes, assemble needles and caps
Assist in receiving and housing animal shipments
Flush catheters
Weigh animals, and record weight
Euthanasia
Remove regular and biohazard wastes
Coordinate carcass disposal
Monitor clean scrubs, lab coats and supplies
Schering Plough Biopharma (August September 2007)
Animal Technician (contract employee)
Cagewashing and fresh cage prep.
Operation and maintenance of equipment (cage bottle washing machines etc.)
General sanitization of floors, walls, etc.
Euthanasia
East Valley LA Animal Shelter (November 2006 March 2007) Volunteer
Provide socialization for stray and abandoned pets
Help with adoptions and educating public about the general rules of the shelters
Hands on socialization of pets
Brushing and grooming of animals
Helping staff with sanitation duties
Cleaning cages and general maintenance areas such as floors etc.
Education
Vet Assistant Diploma
US Career Institute, Ft Collins, Colorado (September 2007)
Program included training in all areas of animal care including: First aid, vet assisting,
animal anatomy and terminology, emergency procedures, sterile environment
requirements, nutrition, pest control and grooming.
Skills: Good with people and animals. Can work in a fast paced environment. Reliable,
prompt, and self sufficient as I am able to work well alone or in a group.
Certified in Adult CPR/AED (American Red Cross) 4/19/2010 Valid 1 year
Certified in Standard First Aid (American Red Cross) 4/19/2010 Valid 3 years
References
Christopher Stevenson (Lab Animal Tech)
Genelabs Technologies Inc.
505 Penobscot Drive
Redwood City CA 94063
Barbara Lee Palmer (Animal Care Group Leader)
Schering Plough Biopharma
901 California Ave
Palo Alto CA 94304
Fred Colon (Animal Care Technician)
East Valley LA Animal Shelter
14409 Vanowen Street
Van Nuys CA 91405