Animal Care Veterinary Technician

Shaun Thacker

*** ******* **** ****, ******** South Carolina 29212/ 843-***-****(Cell)

EMPLOYMENT

Ruby Reds Pet Care. 2021-Present

Irmo, SC

. Upon my mom having a health issue, I have been working here while taking care of her.

Duties include:

. Working with a fast paced schedule to make sure that each pet has what the client wants and needs during the time allotted.

Giving medication to pets as needed by following directions from the client.

Making sure the clients are aware of any concerns or abnormalities within the appointment.

Supervisor 2015-2021

University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina

Responsible for leading staff of 25 in day-to-day operations for a biomedical animal research facility. Areas of responsibility included: training personnel in the handling, feeding, care of the animals within the facility, evaluation of employee’s monthly census reports, facilitated supply and equipment delivery for all approved studies, arrangement of safe transport and ensuring correct placement of animals at the facility, verifying orders, documentation, receipts, and billing documentation.

Served on the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) as a voting member. Responsibilities included: participating in protocol reviews; semi-annual inspections; compliance investigations/resolution; and all regulatory aspects under IACUC purview.

Seasonal Processing Coordinator 2015-Present

Charles River Beaufort, South Carolina

Responsible for capturing rhesus monkeys for research activities in an island setting. Responsibilities included: sedation, vaccination, tattooing and other identification methods/processes, monitoring, and post-recovery release.

Veterinary Technician 2013-2015

Sea Island Animal Hospital Beaufort, South Carolina

Assisted veterinarians in all aspects from customer service to emergencies involving domesticated animals.

Demonstrated proficiency with blood draws, IV catheters, administration of IM and Sub Q injections, reading urinalysis, fecal flotation, and other microscopic interpretations.

Assisted with both minor and major surgeries, anesthesia, and monitoring both during and after surgeries.

Educated clients on proper health techniques for keeping their animals in prime health.

Animal Care Manager/ Colony Manager 2012-2013

Memorial Health University Medical Center Savanah, Georgia

Responsible for the care and welfare of several rodent colonies within the vivarium. Responsibilities included: regular observations, feeding/watering, maintenance of housing environments, enrichment, breeding and weaning, inventory and procurement within budgetary guidelines.

Responsible in the Development of a successful breeding regime for ongoing propagation of various mouse strains to ensure continuity.

Enrichment Technician III 2010-2012

Tulane National Primate Research Center Covington, Louisiana

Directly involved with the care and welfare of cynomolgus macaques (Macaca Fasicularis), Indian Rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta), vervets, pigtails, Squirrel Monkeys, and Spider Monkeys. Responsibilities included: monitoring and evaluating abnormal behavior related to enrichment, demographic repositioning activities, identifying appropriate socialization activities, maintained records of enrichment, implementation, assessments and behavioral interventions.

Assisted with development and implementation of training protocols.

Colony Manager 2008-2010

ALPHA GENESIS, INC. Yemassee, South Carolina

Oversight of all serology-related management of colonies. Performed overall evaluation and monitoring of group and corrections. Responsibilities included: staff oversight, psychological and physical well-being of primates, assisted with planning and procedural development decisions, developed and initiated goals to increase reproductive rates,

Participated in the establishment, organization and implementation of short and long-term goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures. Monitored and evaluated program effectiveness and implemented improvements.

Ensured that all teams were properly trained and adhered to facility SOPs.

Animal Processing Coordinator 2007-2008

ALPHA GENESIS, INC. Yemassee, South Carolina

Maximized human resource efforts through proper training and instituting of benchmarks for completion of tasks.

Provided strategic, expert advice and consultation on the design and implementation of research protocols to include monthly reports, analyses, and oversight. Effectively managed AGI resources and ensured efficient operations of research protocol and filling of customer requests in a time-efficient manner.

Ensured proper training of personnel to follow AGI SOPs of Processing duties.

Participated on and/or facilitated various management and research tasks and planning and procedural development decisions.

Participated in the establishment, organization, rand implementation of short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.

Monitored and evaluated program effectiveness and effects changes required for improvement.

Veterinary Technician 2005-2007

ALPHA GENESIS, INC. Yemassee, South Carolina

Determined and performed appropriate medical treatment of non-human primates according to established treatment protocols. Administered and interpreted diagnostic tests on non-human primates.

Assisted with surgical procedures.

Maintained complete and accurate animal observation and medical treatment records.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma, Walterboro High School, Walterboro, SC

REFERENCES:

Stephanie Cook: 803-***-****

Jessica Rockwell: 843-***-****

Jonathan Miller: 843-***-****

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