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Tallon Hawkins

Glendale,AZ

Summary

Knowledgeable about exotic animal husbandry. Extensive experience caring for a wide variety of herpetological and avian species. Passionate about exotic animal medicine with an emphasis in reptiles. Quickly developing surgical experience through Midwestern's surgery lab as well as trap neuter release events.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Associate

Midwestern University
06.2022 - Current
  • Participated in physical exams and medical care for a colony of zebra finches undergoing research
  • Responsible for zebra finch husbandry (feeding, cleaning etc.)
  • Accountable for management of breeding records

Summer Student Intern

Banfield Pet Hospital
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Increased my knowledge and skills in both small animal and exotic animal medicine
  • Performed various surgeries, including sterilization surgeries and mass removals on canine and feline patients.
  • Performed physical exams and administered medication to a variety of species including psittacines, reptiles, exotic small mammals, dogs and cats.


Shadowing

Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2022

Obtained knowledge and experience by observing surgeries, physical exams, diagnostics etc. on a variety of exotic and avian species

Volunteer

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary
06.2022 - 08.2022

Gained experience in husbandry of a variety of herpetological species, including snakes, lizards, frogs, salamanders, chelonians etc.

Manager of Pet Department

Curtis Country Store, LLC
02.2019 - 08.2021
  • Tasked with the husbandry of poultry, rodents and a variety of herpetological species
  • Responsible for ordering pet supplies
  • Helped customers understand proper husbandry for their pets

Shadowing

Desert Cross Veterinary Hospital
05.2020 - 09.2020
  • Acquired experience in small animal medicine through physical exams, vaccine administration etc.
  • Observed many orthopedic and sterilization surgeries
  • Gained experience in equine medicine

Associate

Safford Feed And Pet Supply
04.2018 - 12.2018
  • Responsible for the husbandry of many exotic and avian species.
  • Tasked with care of feeder rodents and poultry

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -

Midwestern University
Glendale
05.2025

Associate of Science -

Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher, AZ
05.2020

Skills

  • Trained in small animal sterilization surgeries
  • Proficient in reptile and poultry husbandry
  • Familiar with Psittacine and small mammal husbandry

Affiliations

  • Midwestern University Wildlife Exotics Zoo Avian Aquatics and Lab Animal Medicine Club (WEZAAM)
  • Midwestern University Bovine club
  • Midwestern University Small Ruminant Club

Additional Information

Have completed the following CE courses:


VIN/ARAV Rounds: The Reptile Kidney and Clinical Relevance CE

Presentation: Dr. Stephen J. Divers on May 5, 2022


VIN/ARAV Rounds: Hypovitaminosis and Hypervitaminosis in Reptiles and Amphibians CE

Presentation: Dr. Emily Thulson on November 17, 2022

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Summer Student Intern

Banfield Pet Hospital
06.2023 - 07.2023

Research Associate

Midwestern University
06.2022 - Current

Shadowing

Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2022

Volunteer

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary
06.2022 - 08.2022

Shadowing

Desert Cross Veterinary Hospital
05.2020 - 09.2020

Manager of Pet Department

Curtis Country Store, LLC
02.2019 - 08.2021

Associate

Safford Feed And Pet Supply
04.2018 - 12.2018

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -

Midwestern University

Associate of Science -

Eastern Arizona College
Tallon Hawkins