Mariah Teschner
Tempe
Summary
As a lover of all things wildlife, I have spent the better part of a decade working with animals of all sorts. Since 2016, I have worked with domesticated large animals by training horses, provided medical care as a veterinary assistant, and worked with wild animals including porcupines, birds, raptors, and even some wolves. My goal is to continuously gain knowledge and experience in all things animal; whether its wild or domestic I aim to know more.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Freshwater Aquarist
Odysea Aquarium
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained and operated aquarium life support systems.
- Assisted with exhibit preparation, exhibit changes, improvements and modifications.
- Participated in field collection and transport of specimens for exhibits.
- Maintained aquatic habitat cleanliness in preparation for visitors.
- Assisted with daily animal diet preparations and water quality testing.
- Assisted with development of animal behavior modification plans.
Barn Assistant
Avra Veterinary
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Assisted in large animal medical procedures and aftercare
- Assisted in exercising horses on walker, treadmill and spa
- Large animal removal and disposal
- Ground colt training
Bearizona Animal Intern
Bearizona Wildlife Park
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Learned operant conditioning techniques from Bearizona staff and Natural Encounters Inc (NEI)
- Minimum of 8 (hourly) daily programs presenting animals in close proximity to guests
- Public speaking
- Basic Telemetry
Veterinary Assistant
Canyon Pet Hospital
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Assisted in restraining animals for care
- Cleaned facilities
- Gave medications
- Prepared diets
- Medical imaging
- Basic animal husbandry with birds, mammals and reptiles
- Daily weights and diet preparation
Barn Manager
Sarabande Riding Academy
05.2015 - 08.2020
- Kept facility clean and presentable
- Taught students from ages 3-16 how to take care of and ride horses
- Trained horses
- Managed Staff
- Working in 100+ degree heat outdoors
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organismal Biology
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-2025
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Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ12.2023
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Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.2021
Skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership experience (4 Years)
- Assisted in Arizona Fish and Game Wildlife research
- Time management
- Standard transmission knowledge
- Studying animal behavior
- Critical thinking
- Blood collection
- Organizantional skills
- Aquatic Life support systems
- CPR Certification 2024
- Quick Learner
- Thrive in fast paced environment
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Freshwater Aquarist
Odysea Aquarium
06.2024 - Current
Barn Assistant
Avra Veterinary
08.2021 - 05.2024
Bearizona Animal Intern
Bearizona Wildlife Park
05.2021 - 08.2021
Veterinary Assistant
Canyon Pet Hospital
08.2020 - 04.2021
Barn Manager
Sarabande Riding Academy
05.2015 - 08.2020
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Pima Community College
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Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science - Organismal Biology
University of Arizona
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