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Veterinary Technician Resume
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| Desired Industry: Pet Care/Animal Care |
SpiderID: 6920 |
| Desired Job Location: Honolulu, Hawaii |
Date Posted: 5/12/2006 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: 05/15/06 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience |
Willing to Travel: Yes, More Than 75% |
| Highest Degree Attained: Masters |
Willing to Relocate: Yes |
Experience:
Liquid transport ability in lizards, James Cook
University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
2005
Author/Researcher
Designed experiments to test new theories on
water transport mechanisms in Moloch horridus
and species from families Agamidae and Iguanidae
Conducted research in conjunction with
universitys Behavioral Ecology Department and the
Australian Museum in Brisbane
Authored Masters thesis paper entitled Liquid
transport ability in Moloch horridus and other
representative species from the families Agamidae
and Iguanidae.
Leading continued international research project
expanding thesis paper subject to publication
Skink populations and reactions to predation, James
Cook University, Hinchinbrook Island,
Queensland, Australia
2004
Research Assistant
Conducted research into effect of predators on
native skink populations
Investigated island skink populations and
assessed skink populations in response to predator
concentration
Collected skink species on daily excursions to
native habitat areas and obtained data on
environment, recorded species
body temperature, coloration, measurements, and
environmental conditions
Natick Animal Clinic, Natick,
Massachusetts
2003-2004
Veterinary Assistant
Reception of boarding animals
Assisted in medical procedures
Maintained living enclosures and hospital areas
Administered medications and wound care
Island Marine Activities, Lahaina, Hawaii
2003
Naturalist
Supervised project interns and managed project
equipment and supplies
Conducted educational narrations on Humpback
whale behavior for whale watch passengers
Coordinated and ran fundraising efforts in
support of ongoing research
Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission,
Wailuku, Hawaii 2003
Ocean Resources Program Intern
Managed project to monitor predation and
invasive species on the island in order to create a
future management plan
Participated in annual land-based Whale Count
Assisted in helicopter aerial surveys for habitat
assessment and wildlife presence
National Park Service, St. Croix, US Virgin
Islands
2002
Field Research Assistant
Patrolled nesting beaches and recorded activities
of Hawksbill, Green, and Leatherback sea turtles
Tagged nesting turtles and obtained skin samples
for genetic analysis
Recorded size, weight, shell diagnostics, and
clutch size of each nesting turtle
Excavated nests after hatchling emergence and
calculated hatchling success
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, Santa Barbara, California
2001
Naturalist
Conducted research as NOAA sponsored
Naturalist Guide on board public whale watch boats
Led public education efforts by presenting wildlife
information
Tracked and recorded movement and behavior of
endangered whale and dolphin species
New England Aquarium, Boston,
Massachusetts
2000
Marine Mammal Intern
Designed and conducted research project to study
learning mechanisms and innovative
behavior in trained California sea lions
Provided animal care and training support for
harbor seal, California sea lions, and sea otters
Dived in housing pens and visitor areas for
maintenance and safety
Assisted with medical catches and diet
preparations
Dolphin Research Center, Grassy Key, Florida
1997
Volunteer
Prepared daily food regimens for bottlenose
dolphins, California sea lions, and exotic birds
Participated as a research assistant in several
ongoing behavioral research projects
Assisted with public-dolphin interactions and
general facility maintenance
Education:
James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland
Master of Science in Zoology/Tropical Biology,
December 2005
University of California at Santa Barbara, Santa
Barbara, California Bachelor of Science in
Zoology, December 2001
University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland
Australia, Study Abroad, Zoology/Marine
Biology, 1999-2000
Biology of Fishes, Coral Reef Biology and Geology,
Biology of Marine Invertebrates, Geography of Coral
Reefs, Ecological Physiology, Ecology, Tropical
Ecology, Wildlife Biology and Management,
Behavioral and Evolutionary Ecology, Conservation
Biology, Rainforest Communities, Animal Behavior,
Animal Communication, General Biology, General
and Organic Chemistry, Physical Environment,
Parasitology, Writing for Science and Technology,
Vertebrate Zoology, Primate Behavior, Biology of
Australian Vertebrates, Biometrics
Affiliations:
Wildlife Mums, Inc., National Wildlife Rehabilitators
Association, Marine Mammal Commission,
American Cetacean Society, Save the Manatee Club,
James Cook University Dive Club, Natural
Resources Defense Council
Skills:
QUALIFICATIONS
PADI Master Diver, First Aid and CPR,
Wildlife Rehabilitator
PROFICIENCIES
SPSS statistics program, Excel, word
processing, PowerPoint, photography
Reference:
Available upon request.
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