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Emily Al-Rousan

Concord,NC

Summary

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

Lees-McRae College