Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership Team - Plymouth High School Band
References
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Tatum Atkins

Knox,IN

Summary

Compassionate animal caretaker with background in veterinary assistance, animal care and rehabilitation. Possess strong skills in animal nutrition, behavior assessment, disease prevention and treatment administration.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Rehabilitation Assistant

Indiana Wildlife Rehabilitation
03.2021 - Current
  • Responded promptly to emergency calls regarding injured or sick wildlife sightings.
  • Cared for animals and provided enrichment activities to promote well-being.
  • Conducted daily cleaning of enclosures and habitats to ensure a healthy environment for animals.
  • Provided food, water, shelter, and enrichment to resident wildlife in care.
  • Observed animal behaviors, intake, and output, and reported to professionals.
  • Performed routine health checks on animals under care to monitor their progress.
  • Managed inventory of supplies needed for successful animal rescues.
  • Performed daily feeding and watering and cleaned animal enclosures for rescued animals.
  • Developed strategies for releasing rehabilitated animals back into their natural habitat safely.
  • Cleaned animal enclosures and distributed bedding materials to maintain sanitary conditions.
  • Collaborated with veterinarians to develop individualized care plans for each animal in need.
  • Treated animal injuries and diseases and studied sickness transmission.
  • Assisted with the capture of injured wildlife for medical treatment and rehabilitation.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Education

High School Diploma -

Plymouth High School
Plymouth, IN
06-2024

Some College (No Degree) -

Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certificate
Plymouth High School

Skills

  • Adaptable Problem Solver
  • Skilled Conflict Resolution
  • Strategic Project Planning
  • Collaborative Decision-Making
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Client Engagement

Leadership Team - Plymouth High School Band

Helped the directors increase the quality of instruction and promoted leadership skills. 

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Rehabilitation Assistant

Indiana Wildlife Rehabilitation
03.2021 - Current

High School Diploma -

Plymouth High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certificate
Tatum Atkins