Rhees Henderson
Summary
Highly motivated pre-veterinary student, currently pursuing a bachelor’s in biology with a strong foundation in animal science and biology principles. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with peers and mentors, complimented by hands-on experience in animal care and welfare. Experience working in customer service and committed to customer satisfaction. Eager to apply experience, knowledge, and skills in any setting and committed to applying and expanding transferrable skills to drive success in various roles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Pet/House Sitter
Self Employed
Orlando, FL
10.2022 - Current
- Provided daily care for pets, ensuring their safety and well-being during visits.
- Communicated regularly with pet owners to update them on their pets' status and behavior.
- Managed scheduling for multiple clients.
- Experienced in a variety of animals, including exotics such as reptiles, birds, rodents, and insects/arachnids.
- If needed, also offered house sitting to ensure the cleanliness and safety of one’s home.
Animal Care Taker
Pinellas County Animal Services
Ridgecrest, FL
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Developed strong communication skills while providing customer service to visitors.
- Provided animal care to both dogs and cats. Walking dogs, cleaning kennels, refilling water, etc. Cleaning litter boxes, refilling food and water, providing toys and engagement.
- Socializing with animals to prepare them for adoption.
- Engage with guests, answer any necessary question, help them with adoptions.
Guest Experience
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Clearwater, FL
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Greeting guests in the ticketing line, facilitating their entry into CMA.
- Maintaining guest engagement stations.
- Engaging guests about CMA's work and mission.
- Providing an engaging and entertaining experience for guests.
- Maintaining an understanding of Florida marine wildlife and teaching guests about their importance.
Barn Hand/Animal Handler
Inspired Acres
Clearwater, FL
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Provide a safe and stable environment for Inspire participants.
- Ensure the safety of both participants and horses. Teach participants the proper techniques for horse riding.
- Maintain barn duties and cleanliness of barn.
- Provide proper grooming for horses (bathing, brushing, picking hooves).
- Prepare new volunteers for their daily tasks and handling of animals.
Extern
B.E.S.T. Vets Animal Hospital
Sanford, FL
10.2025 - Current
- Ensure cleanliness of clinic, deep cleaning and using proper cleaning supplies for the appropriate mess.
- If needed, helping with restraint of animal for both animal and employee safety.
- Providing clients with a warm and welcoming experience, minimizing both owner anxiety and animal anxiety.
- Checking in and checking out patients.
- Providing the vet with assistance as needed.
- Ensuring the restocking of supplies and making sure nothing runs low or out of stock.
Education
Associate's in Arts -
St Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL05.2024
High School Diploma -
Clearwater High School
Clearwater, FL05.2024
Skills
- Passion for animals
- Able to work in teams
- Customer and Personal Service experience
- Dependability
- Communication skills
- Animal care for a variety of species
Accomplishments
I engaged in a research project over the affect of urbanization on Kinosternon Baurii (striped mud turtle) which included intensive field work and research analysis. This research was presented at UCF’s HIP showcase and was voted on by both peers and professionals, and ending up winning second place. This research is to be refined, potentially expanded on, and then published.
Affiliations
Regional Manager for a small, local STEM organization called FATE.
Timeline
Extern
B.E.S.T. Vets Animal Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Animal Care Taker
Pinellas County Animal Services
09.2023 - 08.2024
Pet/House Sitter
Self Employed
10.2022 - Current
Guest Experience
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
10.2022 - 08.2024
Barn Hand/Animal Handler
Inspired Acres
09.2022 - 08.2024
Associate's in Arts -
St Petersburg College
High School Diploma -
Clearwater High School