Christopher Keeth

I have spent many years working in various occupation of animal care: vet tech, kennel tech, doggy daycare, wildlife rehab, shelter/adoption, petsitting/boarding, avian volunteer at AAA. I also have plenty of experience working in high pace, high volume kitchens as a line/prep cook. I have worked as a handler in equestrian therapy for troubled youths, as well as camp councelor at a children's home.

Wildlife rehab assistant at Cypress Black Bayou Zoo (2012-06 – 2013-04)

• Cleaned, sanitized, and padded all animal enclosures within rehab facility
• Administered topical medication to minor/moderate injuries and reapplied bandages to wide range wildlife
• Responsible for daily prep of essential diets
• Record animal behavior
• Minor maintenance and repair of aquatic equipment
• Lead educational tours for groups of visitors

Veterinary Technician at VCA Airline Animal Hospital (2015-06 – 2016-03)

• Assisted on treating hospitalized animals under veterinary supervision
• Continuously monitor all patients admitted to hospital
• Perform cursory examinations and communicate with doctor
• Keep records up to date
• Prep animals for surgery
• Sterilize surgical equipment
• Draw blood samples and administer vaccines

Shift Lead at Camp Bow Wow (2018-02 – 2018-10)

• Assess behavior of new pets
• Update paperwork and client profiles
• Prepare all diets and medications for boarders and daycare
• Keep up with laundry
• Maintain cleanliness of facility
• Monitor interactions between employees and pets

Shift Lead at Dogtopia (2018-08 – 2021-02)

• Assess behavior of all new pets
• Maintain and update client profiles
• Prepare all medications and diets for boarders and daycare
• Maintain cleanliness of facility

Activities Coordinator at Outdoor Wilderness Learning Center (2021-03 – 2022-04)

• Supervise and monitor children during group activities (i.e. swimming, hiking, archery, kayaking, wall climbing, horseback riding)
• Prepare horses for training and riding lessons
• Groom and bathe all horses
• Prep diets for all hoofed stock on property
• Assist groundskeeping in manicuring 47 acres of property

Kennel Technician at Northshore Humane Society (2022-07 – 2023-10)

• Prep diets and medications for all dogs and cats on property
• Perform medicinal/routine grooming and bathing
• Assist veterinarian in surgery
• Monitor interactions between potential adopters and pets
• Spend one on one time with each animal to facilitate better social behavior

Behavioral Health Technician at Avenues Recovery Center (2023-12 – 2025-06)

• Provide care to clients throughout detox and recovery
• Co-facilitate group therapy and educational sessions
• Coordinate with clinical staff in developing treatment plans

Diploma – Benton High School (2005)

N/A – Louisiana Tech University (2008 – 2011)