Overview
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Education
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Sage Miles

Blacksburg,VA

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Animal Care Technician

Steger Hall’s Hawley Hall
09.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for maintaining the health and well-being of avian species through proper feeding, handling, and habitat maintenance
  • Experienced in monitoring bird behavior, administering medications, and ensuring clean and safe living environments
  • Conducting daily observations to detect signs of illness

Research Technician

Virginia Grey Fox Project
09.2024 - Current
  • Analyzed camera trap footage to identify and classify wildlife, with a focus on grey fox behavior and habitat usage
  • Managed and processed large datasets of images and videos, ensuring accuracy and consistency in species identification
  • Collaborated with research team to monitor wildlife populations and trends for ecological research and conservation purposes

Wildlife Transporter

Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
09.2024 - Current
  • Provided transportation for injured wildlife from the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Blacksburg to Roanoke for continued medical care
  • Collaborated with veterinary students and hospital staff to ensure safe and timely transfer of wildlife patients
  • Assisted in the triage and initial stabilizing care of injured wildlife, supporting efforts to rehabilitate and release animals back into the wild

Research Technician

Least Weasel Research
02.2024 - Current
  • Analyzed data from the Mostela System to determine its effectiveness in capturing behavioral patterns and trends of Least Weasels
  • Assisted in setting up and documenting data from trail cameras for wildlife monitoring and research purposes
  • Gained hands-on experience in fieldwork, wildlife behavior observation, and data analysis

Intern

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Feeding & handling birds, mammals, and reptiles of different ages
  • Administering or assisting in administering daily drugs, therapies, supportive care, supplements, etc
  • Keeping records on all patients and entering data into our computer database

Lead Animal Caretaker

Ashburn Nature Center
Ashburn, USA
08.2013 - 06.2021
  • Maintained and constructed diverse animal habitats
  • Primary trainer for incoming volunteers, providing comprehensive guidance on animal care and habitat

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fish and Wildlife Conservation

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Accurate Record-Keeping
  • Vaccine administration
  • Identifying and resolving issues related to animal health and behavior
  • Adjusting treatment plans as animals respond to care
  • Time management
  • Knowledge in Microsoft Excel
  • Knowledge of Wildlife Insights
  • Animal transport
  • Rehabilitation support
  • Test sample collection
  • Animal identification

Leadership Experience

Lead Animal Caretaker, Ashburn Nature Center, 01/01/15, 12/31/21

Timeline

Animal Care Technician

Steger Hall’s Hawley Hall
09.2024 - Current

Research Technician

Virginia Grey Fox Project
09.2024 - Current

Wildlife Transporter

Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
09.2024 - Current

Intern

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center
05.2024 - 08.2024

Research Technician

Least Weasel Research
02.2024 - Current

Lead Animal Caretaker

Ashburn Nature Center
08.2013 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Fish and Wildlife Conservation

Virginia Tech

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