Alexis Johns
Geelong,VIC
Summary
Animal Technician with over six and a half years of professional hands-on experience providing daily animal care, husbandry, health monitoring, safe handling and welfare support across veterinary and research environments. Diploma-qualified in Animal Technology, with extensive experience handling animals with varying health, behavioural and welfare needs and working closely with veterinary professionals.
Highly experienced in recognising changes in animal behaviour and health, administering treatments under veterinary direction, assisting with examinations and procedures, maintaining accurate animal records, and responding appropriately to illness, injury and potential biosecurity risks. Calm, reliable and adaptable, with a strong commitment to animal welfare and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in busy, physically demanding environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Technician
CSIRO
Geelong, VIC
01.2024 - 04.2026
- Administer vaccinations and treatments under veterinarian's instruction.
- Collect biological samples for laboratory analysis, maintaining chain-of-custody accuracy.
- Monitor animals daily, and adjust environmental conditions to support welfare and research requirements.
- Assist veterinarians during examinations and procedures.
- Collaborate with research teams to ensure all procedures meet ethical and regulatory standards.
- Maintain safety compliance and adhere to facility SOPs.
Animal Technician
St Vincent's Hospital
Fitzroy, VIC
07.2019 - 12.2023
- Performed daily husbandry, feeding, watering, and health monitoring, aligned with research applications.
- Identified signs of illness or injury, documenting symptoms for veterinarian review.
- Isolated animals with potential infectious diseases to minimize transmission risks.
- Administered injections and tracked progress against behavioral, wellness, and breeding goals.
- Managed multiple groups simultaneously, ensuring all needs were met efficiently.
- Treated minor injuries and escalated serious cases to veterinary staff.
Education
Diploma - Animal Technology
Box Hill Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC11-2019
High School Diploma -
Laverton College P-12
Laverton, VIC10-2017
Skills
- Animal Handling & Restraint - Safe, confident handling and restraint of
- Animal Husbandry & Daily Care - Feeding, watering, environmental care and maintaining animal wellbeing
- Animal Welfare Monitoring - Monitoring health, behaviour and welfare and recognising changes requiring further assessment
- Animal Behaviour & Body Language - Observing animal behaviour and identifying signs of stress, discomfort, illness or injury
- Veterinary Support - Assisting veterinarians with examinations, procedures, treatments and animal health management
- Health & Treatment - Administering vaccinations, injections and treatments under veterinary direction and responding appropriately to health concerns
- Recordkeeping & Documentation - Maintaining accurate animal, health and procedural records with strong attention to detail
- Risk Assessment & Safe Work Practices - Identifying risks and following established procedures, SOPs and workplace health and safety requirements
- Teamwork & Communication - Working effectively with veterinarians, researchers and animal-care teams while communicating clearly and professionally
- Organisation & Time Management - Managing the care requirements of multiple animals and competing priorities efficiently
- Calm & Adaptable Approach - Remaining composed and adjusting approach appropriately in busy, high-responsibility and challenging environments
Certification
- Comcare Initial 5-Day Health and Safety Representative Course
- RIIMPO315E Conduct Tractor Operations
- ANZCCART ComPass Animal Welfare Basic Training
- First Aid, CPR, and Advanced Resuscitation Certifications (expired)
Timeline
Animal Technician
CSIRO
01.2024 - 04.2026
Animal Technician
St Vincent's Hospital
07.2019 - 12.2023
Diploma - Animal Technology
Box Hill Institute of TAFE
High School Diploma -
Laverton College P-12