Animal Care Worker Resume
Objective : As an Animal Care Worker, maintained the Animal Care and Veterinary Services (ACVS) high standards of animal care and welfare and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities will include daily observation of animals, provision of clean feed and bedding, and routine facility sanitation procedures of all work areas within the vivarium.
Skills : Animal Handling, Animal Health Knowledge.
Description :
- Ensured the health and welfare of animals in a research facility through monitoring and care.
- Carried out daily tasks including checking water bottles and cages, providing food and water, and cleaning cages.
- Maintained accurate records and complied with SOPs and quality assurance standards to ensure proper documentation and facility standards.
- Prepared and administered medications and vaccines under the direction of a veterinarian.
- Administered treatments as prescribed by a veterinarian.
- Ensured animal cages and/or containment rooms are kept clean and orderly.
- Restocked supplies needed for meeting animal needs and cleaning rooms.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
High School Diploma
Animal Care Worker Resume
Summary : As an Animal Care Worker, prepared highly specialized diets, tube feeding weak or sick wild patients, assisted with medical treatments, documented care on charts, and assisted with the training and support of more junior staff and volunteers.
Skills : Observation, Patience, Physical Stamina.
Description :
- Conduct specialized procedures on animals such as animal identification and hoof trimming.
- Counseled clients on animal health care.
- Produced diagnostic radiographs, collected samples, and performed other laboratory tests.
- Performed routine animal dental procedures and assisted veterinarians with animal dentistry.
- Provided nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals.
- Provided wound and bandage care.
- Performed daily health observations of animals and monitored and recorded environmental parameters of the animal housing room.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
High School Diploma
Animal Care Worker Resume
Summary : As an Animal Care Worker, includes feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, bathing, medicating, and monitoring the well-being of dogs, cats, and occasionally other companion animals. The ability to warmly welcome and care for a wide variety of pets is essential.
Skills : Teamwork, Communication, Safety Protocols, Attention to detail.
Description :
- Provided clean feed and bedding for animals, and performed routine animal cage change procedures.
- Provided husbandry care and enrichment to resident animals appropriate to the specific protocol and housing requirements.
- Performed assigned preparation or cleaning, sanitation, and disinfection of caging and related equipment used to restrain, house, or otherwise maintain laboratory animals as required.
- Assisted in quality assurance tracking of caging materials and other equipment as scheduled.
- Diagnosed diseases or abnormal conditions in individual animals, herds, and flocks through physical examinations or laboratory tests
- Treated sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery
- Vaccinated animals to prevent and treat diseases
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Associate's Degree In Animal Science
Animal Care Worker Resume
Objective : As an Animal Care Worker, ensured compassionate animal care, strict adherence to medical protocols, efficient inventory management, adept handling of OPD procedures, surgical support, seamless team collaboration, and a commitment to professional growth.
Skills : Emergency care, Animal training, Handling heavy loads.
Description :
- Advised clients on feeding, housing, behavior, breeding, hygiene, and general care of animals.
- Provided a range of veterinary services including obstetrics, dentistry, and euthanasia.
- Supervised animal health technologists and animal care workers.
- Handled, restrained, and cared for animals undergoing treatment and surgery.
- Assisted veterinarian before, during, and after surgery.
- Cleaned and sterilized the operating room and instruments.
- Operated X-ray, radiographic, and fluoroscopic equipment, computerized tomography (CT) scanners, mammography units, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate's Degree In Veterinary Technology
Animal Care Worker Resume
Objective : As an Animal Care Worker, responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy environment. They monitor the animals health and well-being and provide or facilitate prompt treatment for any medical concerns.
Skills : Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, and Hand-eye coordination.
Description :
- Cared for a beef cattle herd on a daily basis according to general management guidelines and research protocol.
- Feeded prescribed amounts of high-quality feed on a consistent basis using automatic and manual feeding systems.
- Collected and recorded data in a computer and daily diary pertaining to breeding, birth weights, finishing weights, and feed consumption.
- Participated, through consultation with a Veterinarian, in a herd health care program by conducting daily health checks, treating sick animals, and administering vaccinations.
- Assisted in ultrasonic probing and blood collection.
- Maintained the beef cattle facility in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.
- Ensured that the facility and farm equipment were maintained and performed to a high standard through daily inspections and equipment adjustments.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Associate's Degree In Animal Science
Animal Care Worker Resume
Objective : As an Animal Care Worker, provided a healthy, safe, clean, and pleasant environment and facilities for the animals and the public. Providing transportation for animals as needed, to and from vet appointments, for adoption events, and to other shelters.
Skills : Fast-paced environment, Walking, Standing for extended periods.
Description :
- Aided in the operation of a production herd of Holstein cattle.
- Operated light and heavy-duty equipment.
- Administered treatments to cattle following Standard Operating Procedures.
- Mixed and distributed feed to the herd.
- Maintained a very high level of observation and record-keeping
- Aided researchers to complete projects.
- Maintained the entire physical plant in a clean, sanitary, and efficient manner on an ongoing basis and in a collaborative manner.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Fresher
Education
High School Diploma
Animal Care Worker Resume
Summary : As an Animal Care Worker, treated all animals humanely, properly, and with compassion at all times, regardless of the situation or circumstance. Assisted in the vaccination, examination, performance of medical treatments, and, euthanasia as needed.
Skills : Repetitive tasks, Work under pressure, Physically demanding.
Description :
- Ensured kennels, runs, and cat cages were kept in a manner that was best suited for the animal’s health and welfare as per the ShelterSense protocols.
- Monitored the health and welfare of the animals through the maintenance of up-to-date kennel cards, recording information on the whiteboard and daily logs, and completing daily welfare sheets.
- Maintained animals on a proper diet ensuring daily feeding, watering, exercise, and enrichment.
- Performed general bathing and grooming of animals.
- Treated animals humanely, with compassion and concern, and in a manner consistent with the BC SPCA’s five freedoms.
- Adhered to post-surgical protocols, including patient monitoring and maintaining the cleanliness of surgical areas and tools.
- Managed and maintained cages, ensuring cleanliness and care for animals housed within.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Associate's Degree In Veterinary Technology
Animal Care Worker Resume
Summary : As an Animal Care Worker, monitored the health of the animals on an ongoing basis and rapidly identified any health problems or conditions (medical or behavioral) and immediately reported them to the supervisor or veterinary technician.
Skills : Accurate, Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication.
Description :
- Delivered compassionate care, prioritizing patient comfort and well-being.
- Safely and effectively handled and restrained animals, even when they are stressed, ill, or injured.
- Strictly followed the clinic's medical policies and procedures.
- Oversaw medical supply inventory, ensuring proper storage and availability.
- Regularly maintained and cleaned clinical equipment, ensuring optimal functionality.
- Ready patients for OPD medical procedures, including medical assessments, injections, and oral medications.
- Collected tissue and fluid samples for lab analysis, ensuring accurate labeling and documentation.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
High School Diploma
Animal Care Worker Resume
Objective : As an Animal Care Worker, Provided basic first aid, administered medications, ensured the appropriate amount of food and water, and groomed as directed. Refill and restock exam/treatment rooms with appropriate medical supplies and materials.
Skills : Flexibility, Reliability, Team player.
Description :
- Given animals love and attention while away from their families or in animal shelters.
- Disinfected and cleaned animal enclosures.
- Recorded information pertaining to the animals, such as their diet and physical condition.
- Performed training sessions for animals.
- Helped vaccinate and euthanize animals under veterinarian supervision.
- Educated individuals on the importance of pet health.
- Screened those who wish to adopt an animal from a shelter.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate's Degree In Animal Science
Animal Care Worker Resume
Summary : As an Animal Care Worker, received animals to be admitted for shelter care and am responsible for their proper identification and for recording their respective locations. Released animals to their owners as directed by customer service or the shelter manager.
Skills : Reliability, Team player, Values, and ethics.
Description :
- Observed animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease, and discontent.
- Cleaned and disinfected all areas of the shelter as often as necessary.
- Determined the type and amount of food animals receive.
- Taken charge and/or handled animals as required and restrained hard-to-control animals.
- Walked dogs several times a day to provide exercise and time for elimination of bowels and bladder.
- Performed needed cleaning and maintenance of all equipment and tools used in job assignments.
- Recognized and recorded any unusual condition or abnormal behavior of any shelter animal.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
High School Diploma
