Dedicated team member with experience in wildlife triage and basic medical care. Passionate about educating the public on conservation, while fostering teamwork and collaboration. Skilled in raptor handling and animal husbandry, ensuring optimal care for injured and orphaned native species.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinical
May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
Banner Elk, NC
08.2024 - 08.2025
Participated in the medical care and husbandry of injured and orphaned native wildlife.
Trained in initial assessment, stress management, triage, and treatment options for various wildlife species, illnesses, and injuries.
Conducted basic lab diagnostics such as PCV, total solids, and fecal floatations.
Hand, syringe, and tube-fed neonate species, including songbirds, opossums, squirrels, lagomorphs, and raptors.
Conducted educational programs with educational ambassador animals for the public, highlighting the importance of conservation.
Trained to handle and glove train ambassador raptors, both large and small
Shift Volunteer
Carolina Waterfowl Rescue
Indian Trail , NC
07.2022 - 04.2023
Cared for various resident animals, including waterfowl, livestock, large terrestrial birds, and peafowl.
Provided basic care to injured wildlife and domestic patients.
Maintained clean and healthy living conditions for resident animals, catering to disabilities.
Worked in a team setting, cooperating with other volunteers to accomplish tasks quickly and efficiently.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Kannapolis, NC
07-2023
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology: Wildlife Rehabilitation
Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk, NC
07-2025
Skills
200 hours rehabilitation experience
Knowledge in comparative vertebrate anatomy and its considerations for clinical decisions
Wildlife triage
Lab diagnostics
Animal husbandry
Public education
Raptor handling
Team collaboration
Organization and time management
Behavioral assessment
Conservation advocacy
Timeline
Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinical
May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
08.2024 - 08.2025
Shift Volunteer
Carolina Waterfowl Rescue
07.2022 - 04.2023
Associate of Arts -
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology: Wildlife Rehabilitation