Zoology

AMY

LOPRETE

**************@*****.*** 845-***-****

*** **** **, *** *, Cornwall, New York 12518

www.linkedin.com/in/amyroseloprete

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated zoology graduate focused on providing top-notch care to protect and conserve wild animals. Background includes both zoological and veterinary experience and coursework. Seeking a career in a zoo or laboratory setting.

EDUCATION

State University of New York - Oswego, NY 05/2014

Bachelor of Science: Zoology

Graduated Cum Laude, GPA: 3.5

Dean's List Spring 2011-Spring 2014

Oswego Merit Scholarship Fall 2010-Spring 2014

Coursework including: Vertebrate Zoology, Invertebrate Zoology, The Animal Kingdom, Herpetology, Behavioral Biology, Entomology, Evolution, and Comparative Anatomy

CERTIFICATIONS

NYS Class I Wildlife Rehabilitator

WORK HISTORY

Client Service Specialist Vcorp Services - Monsey, New York 08/2017 - Current

Ensuring businesses remain in compliance with state requirements through guiding and educating clients

Logging and forwarding service of process documents to appropriate clients

Providing knowledgeable service and support for all customer needs via phone and email interactions

Suggesting new changes to address customer concerns and issues with online ordering and website functionality

Animal Handler Fruit Valley Veterinary Clinic - Oswego, New York 07/2016 - 08/2017

Restrained and handled animals during exams and procedures such as X-rays, blood tests, and sedation

Performed laboratory tests such as PCV/TP, CBC, Vetscan rotor tests, urinalysis and fecal exams

Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition

Administered routine, post-operative and daily treatments to animals under direction and supervision of veterinarian, such as administration of medications and fluids

Monitored several animals in post-operative care unit for anesthesia recovery, vital signs and activity levels

Animal Technician Paws and Effect Inc - Oswego, New York 08/2014 - 04/2016

Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs

Maintained organized approach to handling housekeeping needs, including cleaning and sanitizing animal areas, managing laundry and collecting waste

Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact

Administered necessary medications to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled bases and documented any changes in condition

Enrichment Intern Trevor Zoo - Millbrook, New York 05/2013 - 08/2013

Observed animal behaviors in a zoological setting to better determine needs and requirements of individual species

Conducted and presented enrichment report on the Slow Loris

Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs

Boosted animal morale by providing enrichment utilizing the primary senses

Ensured sanitary conditions for animals by cleaning living spaces and cages according to health code guidelines

SKILLS

Animal Anatomy

Animal Behavior

Animal Enrichment

Animal Handling & Restraint

Customer Service

Laboratory Tests

Medication/Fluid Administration

Medical Mathematics

Wildlife Rehabilitation

VOLUNTEERING

Kindred Kingdoms Wildlife Inc, 2015

Oswego County Animal Shelter, 2011-2014

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