Pet Partners Licensed Team Evaluator
- plan and host over 100 Skills and Aptitude Evaluations a year
- administer evaluation according to national standard for consistency across the country
- remain in compliance with latest policy and procedure updates
- accurately and consistently interpret and asses both human and animal behavior in a variety of scenarios, with an emphasis on safety and minimizing stress
- provide helpful feedback, both positive and negative, to the handler upon completion of the test
- make recommendations for suitable environments and populations for the team to visit based on their skills and aptitude
Pet Partners Handler, 2012-2015
- registered therapy cat handler
- read an interpret therapy cat's signs of stress
- proactively protect and support my animal during visits
- open, kind and courteous communication with senior citizens of varying backgrounds
- adaptable to individuals' needs or reactions that can change unexpectedly
PAWSNY Dog Walker & Pet Care Assistant, 2013-2016
- feed and walk 3 legged husky
- feed 2 cats
- trim cats' claws
- provide friendly social contact to disabled senior NYCHA resident
Helping Hands ASPCA Volunteer, 2013-2015
- Assist veterinarians and medical staff with a variety of duties
- retrieve animals from holding areas for exams
- handle and restrain dogs and cats for medical exams and procedures
- use clear communication and humane handling techniques to prevent injuries and severe stress
- weigh animals
- report notable signs and symptoms before or after exam
