Allison Glover
Small Business Owner
Nashville,Tennessee
Summary
Diverse STEM professional with over 7 years of experience across veterinary, research, agricultural, and educational settings. Experienced in operating an independent business, providing financial oversight, advertisement, and delivering exceptional customer service. Skilled in public outreach, program development, and community engagement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Years of post-secondary education
Work History
Small Business Owner
Big Al's Pet Care and More
Nashville, Tennessee
03.2024 - Current
- Independently own and operate a pet and farm care business, providing as-needed services including pet/barn sitting, general maintenance and in-home grooming. I manage competitive pricing, advertisement, and daily operations including customer relations and financial oversight.
Research Assistant
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee
09.2025 - 11.2025
- 50% Facility and Lab Management: Managed and maintained the aquatic animal facility. Kept track of inventory, equipment and transport, scheduled pest control and work orders, ensured proper animal husbandry, and maintained regulatory compliance and facility logs. Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Google Sheets, Docs, and procurement systems (Oracle, Quartzy), etc.
- 50% Department Assistant Management (Department of Pharmacology): Managed procurement orders, inventory and maintained strong client relations for multiple labs in the Pharmacology department.
Veterinary Technician
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
06.2022 - 08.2025
- Oversaw research animal welfare compliance across 100+ studies, assisted veterinarians with surgical procedures and health diagnoses, maintained strong client relations with research staff, kept updated health records, and coordinated with regulatory agencies including IACUC, USDA, NIH, and FDA.
- Led hands-on training classes in animal handling and veterinary procedures for new researchers and animal care staff.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities (Served as Appalachian Branch AALAS Planning Committee Vanderbilt Representative, attended national and regional AALAS conferences, served on VUMC ACUP Safety Committee).
Associate Animal Care Technician
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintained daily records, facility maintenance, and animal husbandry, performed animal intake and transport, and trained new hires.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities (Obtained ALAT certification, attended regional AALAS conferences, served on VUMC ACUP Safety Committee).
Farm and Animal Caretaker
University of Tennessee at Martin
Martin, TN
03.2018 - 05.2021
- Assisted veterinarians with exams on cattle, equine, companion, and exotic animals. Performed husbandry duties to support animal welfare and gained experience in sustainable agriculture and farm management.
Zoo Intern
Memphis Zoo
Memphis, TN
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Supported community engagement through interactive educational programs. Provided zoo animal husbandry, health care, and enrichment for species including large felines, carnivores, avians, and hoof stock.
Pet Care Associate, Grooming Assistant
Petsmart Inc.
Memphis, TN
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided daily care, health assessments, and maintenance for domestic, exotic, and aquatic animals. Also assisted groomers with bathing dogs in the pet salon.
- Handled transactions, provided pet owner education, demonstrated good customer service, stocked products and maintained inventory.
Camp Counselor
Nashville Zoo
Nashville, TN
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Led engaging wildlife conservation and sustainability programs for up to 80 campers weekly (ages 5-15). Provided hands-on animal education, fostering environmental awareness and stewardship. Kept track of records and handled financial transactions.
Kennel Technician
Animal Care Veterinary Hospital
Murfreesboro, TN
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Managed daily records, medication, inventory, and boarding care for 30+ companion and exotic animals at a time, ensuring high standards of animal welfare. Delivered exceptional customer service by building strong client relationships.
Animal Caretaker/FFA Student
Riverdale High School FFA
Murfreesboro, TN
08.2013 - 05.2017
- Led a 150+ member student chapter as Chapter President (2016-2017). Conducted meetings, managed chapter budgets, recruited sponsors, and organized events including leadership development programs, conferences, fundraisers, and community outreach. Also completed animal care and horticulture responsibilities regularly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture - Animal Science
University of Tennessee At Martin
Martin, TN 08.2017 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Riverdale High School
Murfreesboro 08.2013 - 05.2017
Skills
- Microsoft, Google, and Procurement Applications
- Advertisement and Networking
- Public Speaking
- Budget Management
- Leadership and Team Collaboration
- Client Relations
Certification
- Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) (2021)
Affiliations
UT Martin Collegiate Future Farmers of America (FFA), UTM Wildlife Society, Agriculture Future of America (AFA), Collegiate Farm Bureau, Veterinary Science Club, Fellows in Agriculture Research Program.
Leadership Roles
- Planning Committee Representative (2024) (AALAS Regional Appalachian Branch)
- Safety Committee Representative (2023-2024) (Vanderbilt University Medical Center)
- Chapter Reporter (2020-2021), Chapter Sentinel (2019-2020) (UT Martin Collegiate FFA)
- UT Martin Representative (2019) (AFA National Leadership Conference)
- Chapter President (2016-2017), Chapter Reporter (2015-2016) (Riverdale High School FFA)
Accomplishments
- Merit Award (2023) American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS), Appalachian Branch
- National FFA American Degree (2018), Future Farmers of America
- College of Agriculture Outstanding Freshman (2017), University of TN at Martin
- Tennessee FFA State Degree (2017), Future Farmers of America
Timeline
Research Assistant
Vanderbilt University
09.2025 - 11.2025
Small Business Owner
Big Al's Pet Care and More
03.2024 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
06.2022 - 08.2025
Associate Animal Care Technician
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
06.2021 - 06.2022
Zoo Intern
Memphis Zoo
12.2020 - 01.2021
Pet Care Associate, Grooming Assistant
Petsmart Inc.
11.2020 - 01.2021
Camp Counselor
Nashville Zoo
05.2018 - 08.2018
Farm and Animal Caretaker
University of Tennessee at Martin
03.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture - Animal Science
University of Tennessee At Martin
08.2017 - 05.2021
Kennel Technician
Animal Care Veterinary Hospital
10.2016 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
Riverdale High School
08.2013 - 05.2017
Animal Caretaker/FFA Student
Riverdale High School FFA
08.2013 - 05.2017