Savannah Tame
Dover
Summary
Dedicated Animal Control Officer with extensive experience at Lake County Sheriff's Department, skilled in humane animal treatment and public education. Successfully implemented trap-neuter-release programs, enhancing community safety and animal welfare. Proficient in wild animal capturing and investigations, while maintaining calm under pressure to ensure effective resolutions in emergency situations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animal Control Officer
Lake County Sheriff's Department
03.2024 - 07.2025
- Enforced animal control laws and regulations to ensure public safety.
- Conducted field assessments to evaluate animal welfare and compliance standards.
- Responded to emergency calls regarding stray or dangerous animals efficiently.
- Educated the public on responsible pet ownership and local ordinances.
- Handled emergency situations calmly and effectively, employing appropriate restraint techniques for various species while prioritizing public safety.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to enforce animal control ordinances and handle dangerous or aggressive animals.
- Captured domestic and wild animals.
- Attended to calls reporting of wild animal bites.
- Implemented trap, neuter and release programs to manage local feral cat population.
- Examined animals for injuries or malnutrition and arranged for necessary medical treatment.
Veterinary Assistant
Palmetto Animal Health Center
07.2022 - 03.2024
- Assisted veterinarians in performing examinations and procedures on various animal species.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for each patient visit.
- Monitored animal behavior and vital signs to ensure health and safety during treatments.
- Educated pet owners on proper care, nutrition, and post-operative instructions.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
Reptile Specialist
Scales and Tails Daytona
05.2019 - 03.2022
- Evaluated reptile health and behavior to ensure optimal care and husbandry practices.
- Developed and implemented enrichment programs to promote natural behaviors in reptiles.
- Conducted routine habitat maintenance to maintain clean and safe environments for reptiles.
- Assisted in training staff on proper handling techniques and species-specific care requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Dora High School
Mount Dora, FLNo Degree -
Animal Control Certification School
Orlando, FLSkills
- Humane animal treatment
- Animal welfare laws
- Animal behavior
- Investigative report preparation
- Wild animal capturing
- Animal investigations
- Zoonotic diseases
- Citations and warnings
- Public education
- Public safety
- Proper animal restraint
- Use of catchpole, animals traps, and other animal control equipment
Certification
- ACO - Certified Animal Control Officer
Timeline
Animal Control Officer
Lake County Sheriff's Department
03.2024 - 07.2025
Veterinary Assistant
Palmetto Animal Health Center
07.2022 - 03.2024
Reptile Specialist
Scales and Tails Daytona
05.2019 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Mount Dora High School
No Degree -
Animal Control Certification School
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