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Ong Si Ying Rachel

Zoo Animal Handler
Singapore

Summary

Compassionate Zoo animal handler with solid background in animal care and welfare. Demonstrated ability to provide daily care, maintain clean and safe environments, and administer medication to various animals. Proven track record in observing animal behavior and ensuring their well-being through effective monitoring and care. Previously a part-time Veterinary Technician with The Animal Doctors, and demonstrates willingness to learn, perform and cooperate with fellow colleagues at daily tasks in the clinic. Experience in intravenous venipuncture, restraint, blood work and sample collection from most domestic animals such as dogs, cats and rabbits.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Animal Handler

Singapore Zoo
06.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop appropriate training protocols tailored to individual animals'' needs.
  • Conducted educational presentations for visitors, increasing public awareness of animal conservation efforts.
  • Monitored animal diets closely, adjusting as necessary to maintain optimal weight and nutritional balance.
  • Trained various species using positive reinforcement methods, resulting in improved behavior and increased adaptability.
  • Developed strong relationships with individual animals through trust-based handling practices that fostered a sense of security within their environment.
  • Enhanced animal well-being by implementing comprehensive care plans and providing daily enrichment activities.

Veterinary Technician

The Animal Doctors
2022 - 2023
  • Assist the on-duty veterinarian with consultations
  • Helped to clean diagnostic equipment, sterilization of surgical instrument and general cleanliness of the clinic
  • Animal husbandry with emphasis on small animals

Internship

TP Animal Wellness Center
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Assist the on-duty veterinarian with consultations
  • Helped to clean diagnostic equipment, sterilization of surgical instrument and general cleanliness of the clinic

Education

Diploma - Veterinary Technology

Temasek Polytechnic
04.2020 - 04.2023

GCE ‘O’ Level Certificate - undefined

Canberra Secondary School
01.2016 - 01.2019

Skills

    Safely restraining animals

    Supporting the veterinarian during consultation or surgery

    Caring for animals in treatment

    Cleaning and organizing the clinic

    Animal husbandry

    Fluent in English and Mandarin

    Teamwork

    Good communication skills

    Animal grooming

    Animal enrichment

    Animal training

    Animal restraint

    Animal care

    Medication administration

Volunteer Work

Gallop Stable

  • Good communication with the visitor/customers
  • Help with the grooming and showering of the horses
  • Help with the cleaning of equipment (Brushes, saddle, bridle)

SPCA Clinic

  • Help in admin work
  • Help with the cleaning of the clinic and ward kennels
  • Help with the feeding of the patients in the wards
  • Get to learn from the vet and vet nurses during consultations

Timeline

Animal Handler

Singapore Zoo
06.2023 - Current

Internship

TP Animal Wellness Center
08.2022 - 02.2023

Diploma - Veterinary Technology

Temasek Polytechnic
04.2020 - 04.2023

GCE ‘O’ Level Certificate - undefined

Canberra Secondary School
01.2016 - 01.2019

Veterinary Technician

The Animal Doctors
2022 - 2023
Ong Si Ying RachelZoo Animal Handler