Morgan E. Maupin
Palmyra,VA
Summary
Skilled animal welfare professional with experience in public safety and humane animal management. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced environments, ensuring reliable and flexible support for colleagues. Proficient in animal handling, conflict resolution, and community education. Recognized for integrity, compassion, and effective communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intake Coordinator
Richmond Animal Care and Control
01.2023 - Current
- Provide owners with pet retention resources to keep intake numbers to a manageable number
- Work closely with officers to enforce compliance laws and other cruelty related issues
- Accept the owner surrenders or strays brought in by citizens of Richmond City
- Reunite pets with their owners when applicable (ex. not being held for investigative purposes)
- Ensure accurate data entry using the ShelterBuddy database system
- Collect licensing and permits as required by city law from owners of a companion animal
- Testify in court as a witness for Animal Control Officers
- Follow up with owners after redemption to ensure adequate compliance information is up to date in terms of city and state code
Canine Enrichment Specialist
Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Develop strategic methods to shorten length of stay and increase adoption rates for all canines entering the SPCA's care
- Conduct canine playgroup sessions daily, in conjunction with staff and volunteers
- Ensure that all staff and volunteer participants are well-trained
- Ensure updated behavior information is available at all times via the shelter database
- Provide pet retention counseling for owners wishing to relinquish pets as well as adoption follow-up counseling for adopters having issues with adopted dogs
- Build and maintain an 'End of Day Reporting' system f
- Train Animal Care staff to appropriately assist and conduct canine behavior assessments
Clinic and Surgical Veterinary Assistant
Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA
07.2020 - 04.2023
- Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia
- Perform physical, intake, and pre-operational exams in a precise manner
- Assist licensed veterinary technician in filling prescriptions
- Administer medications both through a live IV line and/or orally as prescribed
- Maintain a clear and thorough line of communication to coworkers, licensed veterinary technicians, and veterinarians
- Schedule necessary appointments for patients
- Communicate and answered appropriate questions to owners and fosters of animals regarding medical care, critical care patients, and post operational questions
Paraprofessional
A Caring Heart Case Management
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Complete detailed progress notes for clients in the database
- Work cooperatively with physical, occupational, and state workers to develop the most effective treatment and/or management plan
- Develop and maintained relationships with client's guardians or social workers
- Mentor the client with proper academic etiquette and social activities
- Provide direct care in basic living tasks
Education
Standard Diploma -
Fluvanna County High School
05.2018
Skills
- Knowledge of local ordinances
- Humane animal treatment
- Animal Welfare Laws
- Court Testimony
Certification
Crisis Intervention Training, 01/24, A course of instruction on how to identify and navigate individuals and/or families in the field of service who are experiencing a crisis. Copy of certificate available upon request.
References
Isabel Adkins | Richmond Animal Care and Control | Shelter Manager | 804-398-9738
Robert Leinberger | Richmond Animal Care and Control | Deputy Director | 804-512-5012
Dr. Nicole Pettry | Charlottesville Albmarle SPCA | Veterinarian | 804-241-9204
Timeline
Canine Enrichment Specialist
Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA
04.2023 - 11.2023
Intake Coordinator
Richmond Animal Care and Control
01.2023 - Current
Clinic and Surgical Veterinary Assistant
Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA
07.2020 - 04.2023
Paraprofessional
A Caring Heart Case Management
01.2019 - 03.2020
Crisis Intervention Training, 01/24, A course of instruction on how to identify and navigate individuals and/or families in the field of service who are experiencing a crisis. Copy of certificate available upon request.
Standard Diploma -
Fluvanna County High School
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