Rex Hatfield
Heathmont,VIC
Summary
Aspiring Zoo keeper with hands on experience in the Zoo keeping industry to the highest level, wildlife handling, biosecurity procedures, and species identification. Known for teamwork, attention to detail, and dependable support in busy animal care environments. Is able to work in many different environments and embraces all new experiences.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail/Warehouse Worker
Anaconda
Bayswater, Victoria
12.2022 - Current
- Worked in multiple areas of store, including leading teams, and warehouse work.
- Supported team members during busy trade and weekend shifts
- Processed deliveries and checked stock
- Loaded and unloaded Anaconda warehouse freight using pallet jacks
- Picked customer orders from Anaconda inventory using PDAs and pick lists.
- Sorted incoming stock into proper Anaconda storage locations.
- Executed daily operational tasks efficiently and effectively with detail.
Cert III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal care
Taronga Training Institute
Melbounre, Victoria
01.2026 - 12.2026
- Completing/Completed highly accredited course, Cert III in Wildlife and Exhibited animal care with Taronga training institute.
- Completed multiple placements in many different sections of Zoos Victoria Zoos, with outstanding reviews from Herpetology and Natives (Melbourne Zoo), Carnivores and Ungulates (Melbourne Zoo), And Elephant trail at Werribee Zoo.
- Achieved Certification in December 2026
Volunteer experience
Animal aid, Local Pet boarding
Melbounre, Vic
- Cleaned kennels, cages, and adoption areas following animal shelter sanitation procedures
- Fed dogs, cats, and small animals using shelter approved care routines
- Walked dogs and provided exercise during animal shelter volunteer shifts
- Monitored animal behaviour and reported health concerns to shelter staff
- Worked with multiple different Taxonomies, Dogs, Cats, Small mammals, Reptiles.
- Completed husbandry routines with Reptiles, Primarily caring for Pythons and Bearded dragons, with more reptile care completed.
Education
Completed VCE -
Ringwood Secondary College
Ringwood, VIC11-2026
Certificate II - Animal Care
Box Hill Institute
Box Hill, VIC10-2025
Certificate III - In Wildlife And Exhibited Animal Care.
Taronga Training Institute
Melbourne Skills
- Animal husbandry
- Wildlife handling
- Biosecurity procedures
- Species identification
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Social work
- Public speaking
References
- Lucy Truelson, 0400 135 876, Ltruelson@zoo.org.au
Life sciences manager of Elephant trail Werribee zoo
- Tim Ingram, 0419 337 794
Store manager of Anaconda Bayswater
Timeline
Cert III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal care
Taronga Training Institute
01.2026 - 12.2026
Retail/Warehouse Worker
Anaconda
12.2022 - Current
Volunteer experience
Animal aid, Local Pet boarding
Completed VCE -
Ringwood Secondary College
Certificate II - Animal Care
Box Hill Institute
Certificate III - In Wildlife And Exhibited Animal Care.
Taronga Training Institute