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Jessica Viljamaa

Jessica Viljamaa

Emerald,QLD

Summary

Reliable and punctual Animal Care team member with proven skills cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory and managing animal needs with care and compassion. Highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Animal Care Attendant

Maraboon Pet Resort
09.2023 - Current
  • Provided compassionate care for animals, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being during their stay.
  • Promoted safe environment for both staff and animals by adhering to established safety protocols and procedures.
  • Enhanced facility cleanliness through regular maintenance of animal living spaces, reducing risk of disease transmission.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of industry best practices through ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring high-quality care for animals under my supervision.
  • Fed and watered animals to provide necessary nutrients and keep pets healthy.
  • Prepared special diets for animals to accommodate specific health conditions and species-specific needs.
  • Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
  • Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
  • Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming, and trimming.
  • Documented animals' weight, size and condition in computer system for review by senior staff.

Volunteer

RSPCA
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Volunteering in both dog adoption sector and wildlife hospital
  • Clean holding cages, fill water and food bowls
  • Provide company to the animals - pats, basic training and sensory walks
  • Cutting of browse and arrangement in boutiques for possums
  • General housekeeping in the hospital - kitchen, laundry cleaning/restocking
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.

TAFE Student Work Placement

Parkinson Veterinary Clinic
  • Vet nursing practices both in and out of surgery
  • Animal husbandry, observing and monitoring vitals
  • General cleaning around clinic and restocking products
  • Assistant in bathing and grooming
  • Praised by management for being reliable and efficient

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science and Environmental Sustainability

University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD

Certificate of Attainment - Animal Welfare

Learning Online

Certificate - Pet Grooming

Cengage Education

Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS)

Queensland University

Skills

  • Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
  • An adaptive team player with a courteous demeanour
  • Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
  • Self-motivated and the ability to take initiative
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Problem solving, numeracy, IT, written/verbal skills
  • Compassion for Animals through animal care
  • Animal feeding, watering, exercising and bathing
  • Human and Animal Safety
  • Animal Observations and enrichment
  • Housekeeping Duties

References

Angela Sutherland, Maraboon Pet Resort Owner, Emerald QLD

0424262033


Sharyn McCarthy, USQ Student Wellness Advisor, Toowoomba QLD 

07 4631 627



Timeline

Animal Care Attendant

Maraboon Pet Resort
09.2023 - Current

Volunteer

RSPCA

TAFE Student Work Placement

Parkinson Veterinary Clinic

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science and Environmental Sustainability

University of Southern Queensland

Certificate of Attainment - Animal Welfare

Learning Online

Certificate - Pet Grooming

Cengage Education

Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS)

Queensland University

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