Brooke Reed

Full-time employee enthusiastic about interacting and caring for animals on a daily basis. Responsible and dedicated with proven abilities in data analysis, lab and field work, and meeting animal needs with compassion and love for every creature. Offering excellent time management and multitasking organizational skills.

1)   Little Rock Zoo, Little Rock, AR – Farm & Hoofstock Zoo Keeper

April 2024- Current

o   Provided safe and efficient animal handling for goats, sheep, miniature horses, donkeys, chickens, flamingos, barn owls, geese, and giant chinchilla rabbits.

o   Operated company cart to navigate throughout the zoo while safely maneuvering around guests. 

o   Monitored and documented any medical emergencies observed in animal behavior.

o   Distributed necessary medications to intended animals.

o   Made specific diets and fed each animal.

o   Provided various types of enrichment to each of the animals.

o   Trained goats, sheep, equine, geese, and flamingos in several behaviors such as tricks, barn shifting, etc.

o   Recorded everything achieved per day and submitted summaries at the end of the day.

o   Helped maintain and efficiently clean/organize the work environment including animal enclosures, breaks rooms, kitchen, etc.

o   Interacted clearly and respectfully with guests daily.

2)   Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc., various counties in IA – Biological Field Technician

June 2023- October 2023

o   Performed fatality searches in sometimes harsh environment/weather in order to monitor the population of bat and bird species in the Midwest.

o   Exercised proper bat/bird handling techniques to achieve a safe work environment.

o   Monitored any sensitive or endangered species of bat or bird by reporting to supervisor and biologist and filing proper paperwork.

o   Observed and documented scavenging habits or any other outside factor that could affect the collection of accurate data by performing casualty persistence trials.

o   Assisted in keeping an efficient workplace by organizing and uploading all data collected for the day as well as processing any casualties found in a timely manner.

o   Helped name the species of any bats/birds found to ensure correct identification of unknown species.

o   Practiced safe transportation for long periods of time by driving a company vehicle for regular commutes or moving equipment.

o   Operated a company tablet, compass, GPS, range finder, etc. for efficient data collection.

3)   Jonesboro Family Pet Hospital, Jonesboro, AR - Kennel Employee

August 2020- March 2021

o   Provided a healthy and safe work environment for animals and coworkers by thoroughly cleaning the workspace. 

o   Achieved optimal animal health by following detailed instructions regarding diet and preparing feed for animals. 

o   Ensured animals’ safety by supervising scheduled playtimes and exercising them several times a day with walks. 

o   Accomplished an efficient and simple routine for day-to-day tasks by maintaining an organized system and work environment. 

4)   Allpets Animal Hospital, Little Rock, AR - Veterinary Technician Assistant  

July 2017- August 2019

o   Prevented accidents in the workplace by providing safe and efficient handling of animals.

o   Ensured optimum organization for important equipment such as surgical tools/instruments.

o   Supplied a favorable work environment through thorough cleaning of all equipment and rooms.

o   Guaranteed best physical health for animals by bathing, nail clipping, blow-drying fur, and combing out matted fur.

o   Determined diagnosis or any medical problems by collecting samples and analyzing them through a microscope.

o   Provided safe treatment by administering medications orally and filling prescriptions.

Arkansas State University  |  Jonesboro, AR  |  2022 & 2023

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture: Animal Science emphasis in Pre-Vet – December 2022

Bachelor of Science: Biological Sciences emphasis in Zoology - May 2023