Zookeeper
Resume:
WHITLEE TURNER
***** ******* ***** *****, ***** Chesterfield, VA 23803
*******.*****@*****.***
EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Minor in Biology
Cumulative GPA: 3.15
Graduated: May 2015
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Metro Richmond Zoo, Moseley, VA – Zookeeper
• Provide daily husbandry for a wide variety of animals including cheetahs, lesser apes, and hoofstock
• Assist vet staff with administering medications and providing treatment
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain enclosures and exhibit areas
• Develop and follow behavioral training sessions
• Interact with the public through the use of ambassador animals, keeper talks, and up close experiences
Betty Baughs Animal Clinic, Richmond, VA– Veterinary Assistant
• Practice proper animal restraint during examinations
• Correspond with clients to refill prescriptions, answer questions, schedule appointments, complete sales, and ensure a pleasant experience with the clinic
• Assist Veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians in administering vaccines and injectable medications, blood draws, toe nail trims, anal gland expressions, and taking radiographs
• Exercise fear free techniques for every patient to reduce stress and anxiety Breakthrough K9 Dog Training, Mechanicsville, VA – Dog Trainer
• Trained a variety of dogs with issues ranging from obedience to aggression and reactivity
• Cleaned and disinfected animal areas
• Accompanied dogs on field trips to increase socialization and solidify training behaviors in new environments
• Observed the dogs for any medical concerns during their board and train stay Colonial Heights Vet Hospital, Colonial Heights, VA– Receptionist/ Veterinary Assistant
• Greeted customers and created a positive first impression of our office
• Answered the phone and scheduled appointments with clients
• Created client invoices and accepted payments
• Cleaned and restocked supplies in patient rooms and waiting areas Joel Slaven’s Professional Animals Inc. – Animal Keeper/Performer
• Cleaned animal enclosures and implemented kennel maintenance
• Prepared diets and completed monthly grooming procedures
• Shaped and executed a training plan for a variety of animals
• Performed show behaviors on stage in front of an audience Jan 2018– Sept 2019
Aug 2021–Present
Supervisor: Cristen Lee
July 2020- Aug 2021
Supervisor: Laurie Willis
Sept 2019– July 2020
Supervisor: Brittney House
Sept 2019– July 2020
Supervisor: Sherri Miller
Oct 2016– Jan 2018
Supervisor: Holly Calvelli
Brevard Zoo, Melbourne, FL – Animal Department Intern- Africa Platform
• Prepared and distributed diets and enrichment items
• Cleaned and maintained exhibits and holding areas
• Recorded animal observations
• Observed the training of husbandry behaviors as well as medical procedures for cheetahs, zebras, clouded leopards, and southern ground hornbills Duke Lemur Center, Durham, NC – Technician Assistant/ Husbandry Intern
• Prepared and dispensed a variety of diets, enrichment items, and medications
• Cleaned animal areas and contributed to daily upkeep of the facility
• Collected and distributed fresh browse
• Created structural enrichment for animal enclosures
• Observed animal behaviors, recorded observations, and relayed any unusual manners to ensure animal safety
Smithers Viscient, Snow Camp, NC – Bio Tech II (Intern)
• Assisted in activities associated with semi-field studies focused on honeybees
• Supported the study director and functioned as a team leader in the field
• Processed honeybee samples and analyzed the data using specially created software
• Complied with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Sept 2016– Oct 2016
Supervisor: Sebastian
Carcano 305-***-****)
Oct 2015– Aug 2016
Supervisor: Allie
Blackwood 336-***-****)
May 2015– March 2016
Supervisor: Jessica Louque
VOLUNTEER/ LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Colonial Heights, VA– Volunteer
• Volunteer biweekly with the children’s ministry
• Responsible for teaching children a lesson for the appropriate day according to a syllabus
Sept 2020–Aug 2021
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