Provided a positive, empathetic experience as the first and last point of contact for pet parent
Successfully managed clinic schedule, updated as needed and ensured the flow of appointments ran smoothly
Worked closely alongside veterinarians, technicians and fellow associates to deliver top-notch care for every patient.
Animal Intake and Assessment Coordinator
Foothills Animal Shelter
05.2022 - 05.2025
Supported the behavior manager to ensure appropriate placement, enrichment, and decision making for shelters animal population.
Conducted behavior assessments for shelters dog and cat population, provided recommendations for placement.
Implemented behavior change and support plans, coordinated and supervised dog/dog interactions for assessment, enrichment, behavior change, and adoption counseling.
Provided thoughtful adoption counseling support to facilitate potential adopters understanding of an animals behavior conditions and needs.
Animal Behavior Specialist
Foothills Animal Shelter
11.2021 - 05.2022
Assisted Behavior Coordinators with SAFER assessments, training sessions, dog meets, movement of animals throughout the shelter.
Recorded animals wellness and behavioral status on a daily basis.
Assisted in execution of behavior support plans and modeled positive reinforcement training and behavior strategies.
Positive role model for shelter volunteers and coworkers, assisting with animal handling.
Animal and Customer Care
Humane Society of Chittenden County
10.2020 - 06.2021
Safely handled and administered medication to a variety of domestic animals on a daily basis.
Recorded animals wellness, health and behavioral status on a daily basis and maintained accurate, up-to-date, location, status, medication and feeding records for animals.
Performed animal intakes and assisted with medical check-ins and vaccinations.
Worked with potential adopters, effectively communicating an animals medical and behavioral history and needs. Conducted adoption appointments in a comprehensive and educational manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife & Fisheries Biology
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
05-2020
Skills
Species identification
Client communication
Team collaboration
Attention to detail
Problem solving
Habitat assessment and restoration
Field survey techniques
Scientific writing and technical reporting
Remote fieldwork experience
Wildlife trapping and handling
Sample collection and preservation
Certification
CPDT-KA
Fear Free
CTC (in progress)
Publications
Investigating Interactions Between Macroalgae and Invertebrate Assemblages in Coral Bay, Western Australia, Journal of Student Initiated Research, 08/01/19
Timeline
Pet Parent Experience Associate
Sploot Veterinary Care
06.2025 - Current
Animal Intake and Assessment Coordinator
Foothills Animal Shelter
05.2022 - 05.2025
Animal Behavior Specialist
Foothills Animal Shelter
11.2021 - 05.2022
Animal and Customer Care
Humane Society of Chittenden County
10.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife & Fisheries Biology