Animal Attendant Resume

SHANE DAWSON

8612 Santa Monica Blvd

Durango, CO 81301

(555)-555-5555

[email]

Job Objective Seeking a position as Animal Attendant where I can utilize my knowledge and experience in reputed organization.

Summary of Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in working in animal research facility
• Sound knowledge of animal behavior and training techniques
• In-depth knowledge of feed and care requirements of various livestock
• Proficient in using forklifts and waste containers
• Ability to restrain an infant or sedated animal.
• Exceptional ability to understand and follow instructions
• Profound ability to work cooperatively as part of a team
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Work Experience:

Animal Attendant, August 2005 to till date

The Philadelphia Zoo, Durango, CO

• Assisted in feeding animals commercial feed, fruit and enrichment diet daily.
• Checked animal watering ‘lixit’ valves and water lines daily.
• Completed hygiene tasks of animal housing.
• Reported any unusual condition of animals to supervisor.
• Performed animal health checks daily in accordance with established schedules.
• Provided treatment to animal diseases to improve condition of suffering animals.

Animal Attendant, May 2000 to July 2005

UTMB, Durango, CO

• Assisted in cleaning, disinfecting and hosing enclosures.
• Monitored & reported animal behavior.
• Utilized animal behavior and training techniques wherever required.
• Maintained animal husbandry log forms and books daily.
• Assisted in maintaining stock of cleaning supplies from storage twice a week.

Education

Associate Degree in Animal Science, University of New Haven, Connecticut, CT