HELLO, I'M
Athena L Gilbert
Naturalist
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Athena L. Gilbert-McDaniels
Aspiring Wildlife Conservationist
Dallas, TX
About Me!
With over 12 years of dedicated service and experience within the animal care and conservation field, I offer well-honed expertise in providing care and comfort for a wide range of species; efficiency in planning and facilitating educational presentations and instructions; and in-depth knowledge of veterinary medicine and animal husbandry practices.
Throughout my career, I am recognized for providing the best animal care possible, bringing medical education to impart animal care and conservation information to the public, and delivering top-notch support in promoting animal health and wellness. Moreover, having worked within salmon hatchery, veterinary hospital, aquarium, and pharmaceutical research facility settings, I am well-versed in carefully observing animals and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to optimize care, treatment, and medication.
In all of my endeavors, I have constantly exemplified high levels of personal drive and commitment to make a difference, underpinned by strong personal accountability, integrity, and pragmatism.
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Education
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
Southern New Hampshire University, Online, 2022 -Present
-Environmental Science (B.S.)
Pen Foster , Online, 2021 -Present
-Early Childhood Education (ECE)
-Licensed Veterinary Technician Program
Seattle Central School, Seattle, WA 2017 -2019
-Associate of Science
Pima Medical Institute, Seattle, WA 2013 -2014
-Veterinary Assistant
Experience
WHERE I’VE WORKED
SR3, Seattle, WA Jul 2021 – Dec 2022
Volunteer
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Cleaned harbor seals’ enclosures and equipment, administered tubing and oral medications
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Facilitated training for mammals on how to hunt and take medications
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Necropsy assistant – took notes and charted discoveries for the veterinarian
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Manage diets and feeding to ensure compliance with each species’ standards
PAWS, SEATTLE, WA Jan 2019 – Dec 2022
Volunteer
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Cleaned enclosures/equipment (raptors, mammals, small birds, rodents)
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Participated in release opportunities and training
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Implemented charting on the Raptor MEW Charting software
TOTEM LAKE CHILDREN’S ACADEMY, SEATTLE, WA
Jan 2020 – Oct 2021
Lead Teacher
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Taught infants – PreK, class size 18. Communicated with parents and management
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Managed digital and hard copy filing system using Teaching Strategies The Creative Curriculum/Tadpoles software
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Administered quarterly assessments for behaviors and skills and managed 1 assistant teacher
Areas of Expertise
These are the fields for which I am most passionate about!
