Tucker Quinlan

Aspiring Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with a deep love for animals seeking an opportunity to work intimately with new species and learn from animal husbandry experts in their areas of expertise. Brings to the table extensive animal care experience, a voracious appetite for knowledge and a commitment to treat all with respect, compassion and empathy.

Parrot Rescue Volunteer / Rhode Island Parrot Rescue - West Warwick, RI                                            02/2025 - Current

• Aiding in the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of exotic birds in new, loving homes
• Contributing to gold standard husbandry, medical care, enrichment and target training to ensure rescued birds have the best shot at finding a new home.

Pantry and Breakfast Volunteer / The Haley House - Boston, MA                                                           04/2021 - 08/2021 

• Served breakfast, handed out bags of fresh groceries, and conversed with Haley House guests to better understand the hardships of those experiencing homelessness in the greater Boston area

Hospital Volunteer / Tufts Medical Center - Boston, MA                                                                           08/2020 - 12/2020

• Volunteered time on inpatient floors at the bedside to foster engaging conversation, positive experiences and to fulfill any non-medical requests for those undergoing hospital stays
• Volunteered time in the emergency department to aid in the restocking of kitchen materials, the delivery of warm blankets to chilly patients and any other generalized requests

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Unit Volunteer / The Hermitage - Richmond, VA                                          01/2017 - 05/2017 

• Volunteered time with Alzheimer’s and dementia unit residents to foster positive experiences
• Organized a weekly sandwich making event in which completed sandwiches were later donated to a local Richmond homeless shelter

RECOVER Initiative / Animal CPR, BLS and ALS Certified 08/2024 - Current