Emily Walker
Guelph,ON
Summary
Dedicated BSc. Student seeking to gain hands-on field experience and build a foundation in conservation. Strong background in animal care, species identification, and ecology, with experience in lab environments and biosecurity protocols. Highly adaptable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn and contribute positively to field research and environmental monitoring efforts.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animal Care Attendant
Catnap Cottages Inc.
06.2024 - Current
- Provide daily care for cats, including tailored feeding, medication administration, grooming, and behavioural monitoring.
- Maintain sanitary conditions in cat enclosures and facilities while adhering to safety and biosecurity protocols.
- Handle client care interactions, including check-ins, bookings, phone inquiries, and payment processing using POS system and Kennel Connection software.
Farm Hand
Hopewell Creek Stables
11.2022 - Current
- Ensure well-being of horses including tailored feeding plans, appropriate outerwear (blanketing, booting, etc.), and safe handling.
- Administration of medications and monitoring of equine health and behaviour.
- Mucking and preparing stalls while maintaining an overall clean and organized barn atmosphere.
Residential Cleaner
Muskoka Custom Cottage Care
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Delivered high-standard cleaning services for private residences and rental properties.
- Prioritized key areas and tasks based on client needs, ensuring timely completion of rental turnovers.
Animal Care Assistant
Bracebridge Animal Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Restrained animals safely during exams and procedures.
- Monitored animal behavior, identifying signs of illness or distress and reporting concerns to technicians and or veterinarians.
- Maintained facility cleanliness whilst adhering to biosecurity protocols including but not limited to sterilizing instruments, sanitizing exam rooms and kennels, general facility cleaning and more.
Boathouse Front Desk
Spirit Bay Harbour
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Maintained cleanliness in shared spaces, including yoga studio and spa facilities.
- Managed appointment scheduling, cancellations, and rescheduling requests, both online and over the phone.
- Processed payments and balanced tills using Square systems.
Education
BSc. - Marine and Freshwater Biology
University of Guelph
Guelph, ONSkills
- Animal husbandry
- Medication administration
- Behavioural monitoring
- Biosecurity adherence
- Data Entry
- Lab techniques
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Critical thinking
- Observation skills
- Client care
- Independent & collaborative working
- Critical thinking
- Observation skills
- Client care
- Independent & collaborative working
Certification
- G License
- WHMIS
Timeline
Animal Care Attendant
Catnap Cottages Inc.
06.2024 - Current
Residential Cleaner
Muskoka Custom Cottage Care
05.2023 - 08.2023
Farm Hand
Hopewell Creek Stables
11.2022 - Current
Boathouse Front Desk
Spirit Bay Harbour
07.2021 - 09.2021
Animal Care Assistant
Bracebridge Animal Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2022
BSc. - Marine and Freshwater Biology
University of Guelph
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