Animal Caretaker

Posted on: 2011-02-09

                                                  EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

TUCSON WILDLIFE CENTER, Tucson, Arizona                                                   9/2009 - Present

Shift Leader--Volunteer

Responsibilities: ensuring animals are handled safely and food is prepared per protocol for wild birds of prey and mammals. Assisting with medical examinations, including administration of inoculations, intubations of fluids to dehydrated birds, conducting physical therapy, assisting in radiology procedures and euthanasia. Driving TWC vehicles to rescue wounded mammals and birds of prey, with the goal of releasing these animals once they have been rehabilitated.  Other duties: conducting tours, educating people on wildlife behavior, generating donations, new members, and volunteers.

GARVIN’S PET TRAINING, Tucson, Arizona                                                           8/2009 – 7/2010

Dog Training

Completed 9 months of intensive study of dog training methodology and behavior.  

HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA, Tucson, Arizona                                     10/2005 -9/2009

Off-site Adoptions Counselor

Coordinated and conducted complete screening and adoption process; maintained adoption records, handled animals, and completed forms. Extensive knowledge of dog and cat behavior helped to educate public. Increased public awareness regarding the importance of spaying/neutering pets.

CONVERGYS CORPORATION, Tallahassee, FL                                                                 2003-2005

Senior Benefits Administrator

Statewide Benefits Liaison responsible for trouble-shooting and problem solving issues related to a new insurance benefits software program being implemented by the State of Florida. 

   VOLUNTEER / FUND RAISING EXPERIENCE

BIRDSONG NATURE CENTER, Thomasville, GA,                                                                1990-1997

Board of Directors Member

Four years on the Board of Directors. Involved in: budget, education, and fundraising. Helped implement program to bring under-privileged children to the Center; helping them to appreciate nature and beauty.  Program continues to this day.

                          Education

Certified Veterinary Assistant

                   Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ    December 2010

Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, 1981

                  Major: Psychology,    Minor: Sociology/Criminology

Graduate Coursework, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, Psychology--20 hrs