Parker Schartiger
Parkersburg,West Virginia
Summary
Hardworking and extremely passionate about wildlife conservation, with 12 weeks of field experience in invasive species removal, and three years of experience working in close quarters with animals. Flexible, quick and ready to learn, and willing to work long hours in suboptimal conditions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Invasive Species Member
Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge
Williamstown, West Virginia
06.2025 - Current
- Participated in the removal of invasive plants across more than 100,000 square feet of refuge land.
- Learned to quickly identify and remove a variety of common invasive plant species, both manually and with appropriate herbicides.
- Traveled to different locations owned by the refuge for invasive treatment, and to check up on treated areas.
- Assisted in educating and assisting visitors to the refuge visitors center.
- Attended and assisted with multiple bee surveys, including setup and retrieval of cups, as well as netting specimens.
- Assisted West Virginia fisheries with E-Fishing, dozer trawling, gill netting, and seining, including catching, identifying, and counting fish caught.
- Regularly assisted in the feeding of the animals kept at the visitors center, including turtles, fish, and freshwater mussels.
Veterinary Assistant
Vienna Veterinary Clinic
Vienna, West Virginia
06.2022 - 06.2025
- Assisted the veterinarian during examinations by retrieving equipment and supplies, as well as distracting and restraining patients when necessary.
- Performed and assisted simple procedures such as routine nail trims, retrieval of fecal samples and ear swabs, fecal float tests, ear cytology, and urinalysis, as well as blood chemistry analysis through use of a Catalyst One Veterinary Chemistry Analyzer.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment within the vet clinic, including upkeep of exam rooms, surgery room, cages, and runs, as well as cleaning and sanitization of surgery tools.
- Assisted in providing information to clients by relaying information directly from the veterinarian, as well as through packets and informational booklets kept at the clinic.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Chemistry, And Communication
West Virginia University At Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV05-2025
Associate of Science - Biology
West Virginia University At Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV05-2025
Skills
- Public speaking
- Quick learner
- Good outdoor work ethic
- Experience and training on both ATV and UTV
- Good with animals
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem solving
Affiliations
More than eight years of raising and handling domestic birds, including chickens, ducks, geese, pheasants, and quail.
Hunting
Fishing
Gardening and other outdoor work
Timeline
Invasive Species Member
Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge
06.2025 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Vienna Veterinary Clinic
06.2022 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Chemistry, And Communication
West Virginia University At Parkersburg
Associate of Science - Biology
West Virginia University At Parkersburg
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