Gavin Gunter
MONROE,WA
Summary
Reliable and punctual animal care team member with proven skills cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory and managing animal needs with care and compassion. Reliable with accounting for medical or dietary needs, highly organized, and hardworking with effective communication and multitasking abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Intern
Sarvey Wildlife Care Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in rescues to treat sick, injured, and orphaned wild animals.
- Prepared meals and diets for animals using species-specific formulas and nourishment to aid in rehabilitation.
- Dosed and administered medications, as well as syringe and gavage fed infant animals to promote health and well being with goal of releasing back into wild.
- Cleaned indoor and outdoor wildlife enclosures to prevent injury to animals, promote physical comfort, and facilitate sanitation and servicing.
Seasonal Landscaping
Lake Washington School District
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
Lead Kennel Technician
Puppy Manners
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Ecology And Conservation
Washington State University
Pullman, WA12-2024
Skills
- Medical assessments
- Animal handling and care
- Complex problem-solving
- Interpersonal and social skills
Timeline
Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Intern
Sarvey Wildlife Care Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
Seasonal Landscaping
Lake Washington School District
05.2022 - 08.2022
Lead Kennel Technician
Puppy Manners
07.2017 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Ecology And Conservation
Washington State University
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