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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Internship
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Katerina Quiroga

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Dedicated Animal Caretaker with 2 years of hands-on experience in care, feeding, habitat maintenance, grooming, and health monitoring. Recognizes signs of illness and maintains clean, safe environments in physically demanding settings. Experienced in delivering presentations, demonstrating strong communication and public speaking skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Animal Caretaker

Little Rays
Vancouver, British Columbia
05.2024 - Current
  • Delivered daily care for various animals, enhancing their health and well-being.
  • Educated visitors about animal care practices and welfare, fostering awareness and responsible pet ownership.
  • Supported veterinary staff during examinations and treatments of animals.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance animal care techniques and safety protocols, improving overall care standards.

Interpreter

Vancouver Aquarium
Vancouver, British Columbia
08.2024 - 01.2025
  • Interpreted educational content for diverse audiences, significantly enhancing visitor engagement.
  • Researched animal biology topics, ensuring accurate translations and relevant information for effective communication.
  • Supported delivery of presentations on marine life and conservation efforts, fostering audience understanding.

Education

Associate of Science - Biology

Langara College
Vancouver
08-2028

Skills

  • Animal care
  • Veterinary support
  • Animal training
  • Behavior analysis
  • Research skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Visitor engagement
  • Public speaking

Certification

Animal Welfare Professional- San Diego Wildlife Alliance Academy

Affiliations

Volunteer- Marine Mammal Rescue

Internship

  • Dugong and sea turtle conservation intern with field experience in coastal habitat monitoring and marine wildlife protection in Thailand. Assisted with seagrass surveys, data collection, and beach patrols to support conservation efforts. Participated in a veterinary program, collected blood samples and data on green sea turtles. Contributed to environmental education and community outreach initiatives, promoting awareness of marine ecosystem preservation. Demonstrates strong teamwork, adaptability in field conditions, and a commitment to conservation practices.

Timeline

Interpreter

Vancouver Aquarium
08.2024 - 01.2025

Animal Caretaker

Little Rays
05.2024 - Current

Associate of Science - Biology

Langara College
Katerina Quiroga