Years Experience Assistant

B AR I N ICOLE HA M R IC

*** *. ***** ******, *******, VA 23663

Mobile: 319-***-**** E mail: abjkvm@r.postjobfree.com

SUM MARY OF QUAL I F ICAT IONS:

8+ Years Experience with Animal Husbandry and Care using Research and Training

Techniques

2 Years Experience with Exotic Animal Educational Outreach Programs and Presentations

2 Years Experience in Exotic and Domestic Animal Enrichments and Specialized Diets

5 Years Experience with Animal Health Maintenance including Vaccinations, X-rays, and

Restraining Procedures

E DUCAT ION:

Fer rum College, Ferrum, VA

2005-2009 Degree: Bachelors of Science (Health Sciences/Pre-Vet)

WORK EXPER IENCE:

Kennel & T reatment Assistant, Animal Clinic & Wellfare Center

January 2010 - Present

Work with Licensed Veterinary Technicians and DVM’s in the t reatment room (restraining,

p reparing for blood draws, surgery, post-surgery, cleaning exam rooms, etc.)

Interact with clients while t ransporting pets to and from boarding and/or t reatment

Walk, feed, groom, and manage all animals, domestic and exotic, in boarding

Sales Associate, C & P D iscount Pets

J une 2009- September 2009 (4 Months)

Maintenance of a wide variety of animals including but not limited to rabbits, guinea pigs,

parrots, snakes, hamsters, t ropical and salt water fish, doves, finches, tor toises, monitors, and

f rogs. Regulated and stocked in-bound animal/supply inventory bi-weekly. Cleaned cages and

animals daily.

Zoo Camp Educator & I nternship, M ill Mountain Zoo [AZA Accredited]

May 2008-September 2009 (1Year, 4 Months)

Husbandry and care of a variety of exotic animals including but not limi ted to an American

a lligator, Eastern screech owl, multiple constrictors, emperor scorpion, hedgehogs, leopard

geckos, multiple amphibians, and tu r tles. Educated the younger generations (aging from 4-15)

about the upkeep of zoological animals, the importance of animal sustainabili ty in the wild,

and the impact of endangered species and urgency of care needed. Shadowed zoo staff

i ncluding a zoo veterinarian, keepers, and education staff. Created weekly enrichments for zoo

g round animals (i.e. red wolves, snow leopard, red panda, and wolverine). Gained expert

D r. Chris Aylesworth, Ferrum College, 540-***-****

Megan Everett, M ill Mountain Zoo, 540-***-****

Peggy Powell, A nimal Clinic & Wellness Center, 757-***-****

k nowledge in animal maintenance and understanding of exotic animals. This job was followed

by volunteering and an internship.

Lab Technician Assistant, Ferrum College

Summer 2007 (3 Months)

Partnered and divided tasks with Ferrum College Department of Sciences’ L ab Technician.

Responsible for greenhouse upkeep and plant/wild life nourishment . M anaged inventory

i ncluding projector slides and hazardous scientific chemicals . Assembled multiple laboratory

k its for M icrobiology courses. A nalyzed and tested various bacterial sampling at Smith

Mountain Lake bi-monthly.

Veterinary Assistant, Woodland Veterinary Clinic

Dec. 2005-Jan. 2006 (1 Month, Seasonal)

Gave multiple Bordetella vaccinations. Administered blood sampling, oral medications, and

heartworm tests. Sustained daily kennel maintenance. Collected and helped analyze fecal

examination of small animals. Operated boarding procedures and some front-end reception.

Assisted in grooming and applying medication .

Dr. Chris Aylesworth, Ferrum College, 540-***-****

Megan Everett, M ill Mountain Zoo, 540-***-****

Peggy Powell, A nimal Clinic & Wellness Center, 757-***-****

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