Sierra Thompson

Experience

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  Petco

  Dec 2013 - Aug 2015

  Animal Care Specialist

  -Daily feeding and husbandry of domestic and exotic animals and fish -Preparing specialized diets for animals -Administering medication to ill animals and bringing to vet when needed -Helping customers expand knowledge of their animals and the products they need for the welfare of that animal -Running cash register -Unloading stock and inventory -Setting up and cleaning animal habitats

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  Elmwood Park Zoo

  Feb 2018 - Sept 2018

  Interactive Animal Keeper

  Managed Giraffe, Bison and tropical bird feedings to ensure all guests follow zoo rules and provide proper diet.Educated zoo guests about animal behaviors, husbandry, natural habitat and conservationPreformed animal husbandry for avians in collection; administering medications, cleaning enclosures, providing enrichment, preparing specialized dietsAssisted with husbandry of reptiles, exotic hoofstock, rodents, primates, and carnivores

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  Paws Farm and Nature Center

  Feb 2019 - Mar 2020

  Lead Animal Keeper
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  Ross Mill Farm

  Mar 2020 - Aug 2020

  Pig Caretaker
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  Delaware K9 Academy

  Aug 2020 - Jul 2021

  Dog Trainer
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  Cohanzick Zoo

  Jul 2021 - Oct 2021

  Deputy Director
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  The Maryland Zoo

  Nov 2021 - now

  Animal Keeper