Amanda (Amy) Kart

Experience

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  Brewster Veterinary Hospital

  Jan 2000 - May 2007

  Kennel Help/ Vet Assistant

  * Administered medicine and treatment to exotic animals and wildlife.* Prepared surgical packs and drew vaccines for veterinarian. * Raised/ rehabilitated raccoons, opossums, squirrels, deer and birds of prey.

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  Allman Animal Science Lab

  Oct 2004 - May 2008

  Animal Technician

  * Assisted in animal husbandry. Administered medicines and treatment regimens.* Maintained records for USDA and IACUC.* Engineered and implemented enrichment for 20+ reptiles/amphibians and 300+ rodents for behavioral training research.* Well-versed in pathogen-free protocols. * Educated personnel regarding implications of laboratory animal disease.

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  Utica Zoo

  Sept 2007 - Mar 2008

  Intern

  * Mobile, zoological showcase and information presentations. *Assisted educational presentations presented to a variety of audiences.* Performed daily husbandry for a diverse variety of exotic animals.* Maintained daily records and health logs.

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  Bucks County Zoo / Animal Junction

  Oct 2007 - Jun 2010

  Lead Keeper/ Assistant Curator

  * Integral role in creating Bucks County Zoo from the mobile-only 'Animal Junction' animal education and awareness programs to current 5,000 sq/ft, accredited facility. Transport animals, facility prep, and assist in creation of animal enclosures.* Regularly created and conduct/co-conduct educational shows for large crowds. * Experienced animal handler, trainer and caretaker. Hand raised animal ambassadors and habituated to educational settings including Felidae, Canidae, Lemridae, Macropodidae, Mephitidae, Viverridae, Orycteropodidae and Procyonidae.* Conduct interview & hire process of interns and volunteers. Staff scheduling. Show less

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  The Hidden Reef, Inc.

  Jun 2010 - Jan 2011

  Manager

  Assisted customers in their fish tanks needs. Open and closed store. Responsible for maintaining fish systems, freshwater, saltwater and invertebrates tanks. Implemented new company standards.

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  Columbus Zoo

  Apr 2011 - Oct 2011

  Seasonal zookeeper Asia Quest

  Carried out daily husbandry of zoo animals. Prepared diets and daily enrichment activities for a wide array of animals. Informed the public about Asian animals, pachyderms, and aviary.

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  PetSmart

  Oct 2011 - Aug 2014

  Pet care manager

  Ensure husbandry on reptiles, birds, small animals, and fish are to commitment standards. Interview potential associates for the department. Assist and recommend solutions for various customer service related issues. Ordering of supplies.

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  Mars Fishcare

  Aug 2014 - now

  Customer Service Technician

  • Respond to consumer inquiries for aquarium products via phone, emails, reviews and social media.• Technical help for hardware, test kits and product line additives.• Maintain fish lab and perform daily husbandry tasks on fish systems.• Create SOPs and database for tasks.• Collect, format and report out consumer inquiry data to management team.• Trained Internal Auditor for Site and Business Unit.

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  Tolga Bat Hospital

  Dec 2016 - Jan 2017

  Volunteer

  - Rescued and rehabilitated Flying foxes during tick paralysis season.- Documented incoming rescued bats- tagging, measuring and weighing bats.- In charge of nursery and adjusting bat progress and recording information. - Daily husbandry of residents and adult bats. -Maintenance of grounds-Assisted in barbwire rescues.

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  Ark Animal Hospital of Souderton

  Aug 2017 - Jul 2020

  Veterinary Receptionist

  • Interact with clients for setting up appointments, check ins, update charts using electronic patient record system • Assisting veterinarians with animal assessment and restraint.• Administer medication, draw up vaccines and set up lab tests.

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  Wildlands Conservancy PA

  Mar 2019 - Feb 2020

  Volunteer

  Trail blazing, park clean ups and bird surveying.

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  U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)

  Jan 2021 - Mar 2022

  Animal Care Taker

  • Air spawn Chinook salmon and Steelhead trout.• Safely operate the hydraulic fish intake crowders and tower. • Inventory and shock eggs.•Sample counts of all life stages of fish.•Transport endangered population of Chinook Salmon to release areas or other facilities.• Standardizing SOPs for the facility. • Assist in wet lab for observation in fish illness outbreaks.• Daily husbandry that included pond raceway cleaning and fish feeding.• Responsible for cleaning and monitoring site water intakes. Show less

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  Sierra Pacific Industries

  Mar 2022 - now

  Wildlife Biologist Aide

  • Surveyed for California Spotted Owls and Northern goshawks during day/night during different weather and driving conditions.• Using GPS and programs to locate owl sites. • Ordered, picked up and performed husbandry for the mice used for owl surveying.• Analyzed, contributed, compiled data for the owls and goshawks found via excel.• Reported and scheduled vehicle maintenance throughout the season.• Assisted in tree removal from forest roads. • Performed Cascade frog surveys.• Set up and monitored baited carnivore camera stations. Show less