Passionate and hands-on animal science student with extensive experience in wildlife care, livestock management, and veterinary procedures. Skilled in animal handling, administering medications and vaccines, monitoring health, and assisting with medical procedures. Experienced in enrichment design, behavioral observation, and conservation research. Highly personable and outgoing, with strong communication and teamwork skills, adaptable to fast-paced environments, and dedicated to promoting animal welfare and supporting veterinary teams.
• Provided daily care and husbandry for a diverse collection of animals including birds of prey, primates, big cats, and reptiles, ensuring enclosures were clean, enriched, and animals received properly prepared and delivered meals
• Applied specialized crop feeding techniques to support the nutrition and health of chicks
• Learned to calculate correct dosages, fill syringes, and administer vaccines to a variety of species including primates, rabbits, snakes, and birds
• Trained in the safe handling and use of a dart gun for anesthetic administration, including proper drug preparation, dart loading, and delivery for chemical immobilization
• Assisted veterinary staff in the sedation, anesthetic monitoring, and full physical examination of a puma, gaining experience in hands-on wildlife veterinary procedures