WILDLIFE REHABILITATION
Lake Erie Nature and Science Center
Bay Village, OH
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Rehabilitation Intern
2016
As an intern at LENSC I cared for injured wildlife, raised countless squawking baby birds, administered medications, maintained a clean facility, and provided public educational programs to patrons. This was quite a fast-paced work environment that required consistency, communication, and attention to detail.
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
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Prepared diets and enrichment for birds, mammals, reptiles, and fish.
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Administered feedings to juvenile wildlife, as well as those too injured to feed themselves.
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Administered medications (mostly steroidal and anti-inflammatory treatments).
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Input data from wildlife treatments to WILD-ONe database.
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Maintained clean enclosures and an organized workspace.
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PUBLIC EDUCATION
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Handled program animals for public view.
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Communicated information about local wildlife to visitors.
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Regularly spoke with community members regarding best practices for wildlife encounters, as well as follow-up communication for any animal admitted to the facility.
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