Rebecca Spaziante
Erath
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude, strong work ethic, and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. I have a strong passion for wildlife conservation and education.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Manager
Family Farming Operation
Abbeville
07.2016 - Current
- Provide feed, water and hay to cattle, horses and a llama Maintain the barn and clean stalls
- Administer necessary medications, including injections
Educator/ zookeeper
Zoosiana
Broussard
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Educated guests about conservation and the zoo animals
- Cared for exotic animals
Veterinary Technician/Receptionist
Whittington Veterinary Clinic
Abbeville
10.2012 - 07.2016
- Evaluated patients during triage: recording patient histories, taking vitals (temperature, heart rate, fecals and blood samples. Assisted veterinarian during examination
- Prepared and processed heartworm tests, fecal samples, and full blood panels on Idexx machines
- Took all necessary x-rays, Cleaned and treated patient wounds
- Administered medications both oral and intravenously
- Prepared patients for surgery and prepared surgical room (oxygen, endotracheal tubes, surgical tools, and suture). Monitored patients throughout surgery and assisted veterinarian as necessary. Monitored patients throughout recovery.
Homemaker
Altha
09.2001 - 10.2012
- Caring for three amazing children
Animal Programs - Education
Walt Disney World - Disney's Animal Kindom
Orlando
08.1995 - 09.2001
- As part of the opening team for Disney's Animal Kingdom, I developed training materials, and educated new cast members about our animals
- Animal Presenter, facilitated educational programs including the Y.E.S. programs, Backstage Safari and Harambe school
- Supervised interns participating in the college program
Assistant Manager
Durel's Pet Shop
Lafayette
05.1991 - 08.1993
- Cared for all animals in the pet store, and ensured that they were properly fed, housed and healthy
- Helped in the selection of pets, and educated pet parents of their new friend's needs
- Management duties included opening and closing duties, inventory control, balancing registers, and ensuring that our customers enjoyed a pleasant experience
Education
Bachelor's Degree -
University of Southwestern Louisiana
Lafayette, LASkills
- Customer service
- Facilitating Programs
- Teaching
- Public speaking
- Interpersonal skills
- Employee training
- Supervise employees
- Animal care
- Veterinary Technician
- Medical Imaging
- Front Desk / Receptionist
- Computer Skills
- Farming
- Equine experience
Timeline
Educator/ zookeeper
Zoosiana
02.2023 - 07.2024
Farm Manager
Family Farming Operation
07.2016 - Current
Veterinary Technician/Receptionist
Whittington Veterinary Clinic
10.2012 - 07.2016
Homemaker
09.2001 - 10.2012
Animal Programs - Education
Walt Disney World - Disney's Animal Kindom
08.1995 - 09.2001
Assistant Manager
Durel's Pet Shop
05.1991 - 08.1993
Bachelor's Degree -
University of Southwestern Louisiana