Tresa Adams
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Greenville, SC 29609 Greenville’s 29608
Objective:
To obtain a position in an animal related field that allows me to utilize my medical knowledge and animal handling skills.
Summary of Qualifications:
Sixteen years of wildlife rehabilitation experience. Ten years of veterinary technician experience dealing with both large and small medicine as well as orthopedics. One year of control experience. Four years of grooming experience. Expertise includes emergency medicine, DHEC rabies control protocols, team building, public speaking, training, record keeping and problem solving skills. Also recognized as the most dependable animal trainer and rehabilitator in the Upstate by Department of Natural Resources.
Experience:
1994-to present Foothills Animal Rescue
Serving as director and as federally permitted raptor and rabies vector rehabilitator, assist in fundraising, book keeping, scheduling volunteers, and performing educational lectures (presentations include the Greenville Zoo, Clemson University, Greenville County Schools, and the Charleston Wildlife Expo), hold both federal and state permits for wildlife
1993- 1999 Foxnest Veterinary Hospital
Assisted in surgery, administered medications, also served as back up receptionist, and helped maintain kennel.
1992-1993
Occonee Animal Shelter
Served as county animal control officer, assisted in kennel work and the dispatching of animals.
1988 – 1992 Northwoods Veterinary Hospital
Serverd as a floater to fill shifts as a veterinary technician, receptionist, groomer, and kennel worker.
1988 -1992 West Ashley Veterinary Hospital
Assisted in orthopedic surgeries, administered medications, aided in billing, and other clinic events.
Education:
Clemson University- attended Wildlife Biology program with a minor in Animal Science
NYC School of Grooming – certified master groomer