Adeline Wright

Newark, NJ 07104 | adeline.wright@rutgers.edu

Objective

To utilize my leadership skills and acquired technical skills in order to advance my career goal
of becoming a wildlife veterinarian.

Education
Bachelors Degree | Expected Date: May 2018 | Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ
Major: Laboratory Animal Science;3.6 GPA
Deans list: Fall 2016

Associates Degree | December 2013 | BMCC- NY, NY

Major: Liberal Arts; 3.9 GPA
Deans list: Fall 2011- Fall 2013

Volunteer experience
STATEN ISLAND ZOO- STATEN ISLAND, NY | JANUARY 2017- PRESENT
Shadow the zoo veterinarian during her morning rounds.
Ascertain information regarding wildlife behavior through observation.
Learn about rare diseases specific to exotic species in the facility.
Exposure to different treatment methods for scars adaptable to the animal and their
environment.

ASPCA- NY, NY | AUGUST 2015- AUGUST 2016

Veterinary Assistant
Assisted in new patient checkups, registry, and rechecks post- surgery.
Prepared vaccines and blood testing materials.
Utilized holding techniques obtained from previous program for blood draw, vaccinations,
grooming, and physical examinations.

Community Medicine
Separated patients by weight and gender as well as cleaned operation sites.
Transported patients between cages and operation tables.
Provided food and water to rejected patients.

ST. MARKS VET HOSPITAL- NY, NY | OCTOBER 2013- SEPTEMBER 2014

Acquired holding techniques from the veterinary technician staff.
Observed the veterinarians during initial patient assessments with pet owners

Learned how to measure patient Packed Cell Volume

Work Experience
INSTRUCTOR | MPHC CLIMBING GYM | JULY 2015- PRESENT- NY, NY
Teach clinics, orientations, and private lessons as well as facilitate corporate events.
Operate the register for sales, opening and closing procedures.
Set and fix climbing routes, enforce safety rules, and keep facility organized.
Answer the phone and assist customers new to climbing.

DESSERT STAFF | ELLENS STARTDUST DINER | FEBRUARY 2014-DECEMBER 2015- NY,

NY
Plated, stocked, and explained dessert ingredients to customers.
Cleaned the working space for and delivered orders.
Sanitized and replaced breakfast menus for lunch menus.

AWARDS
ASPCA Volunteer Program- Energizer Bunny Award/ July 2016
Norman Thomas High School- Alumni Fellowship/ Fall 2011- Spring 2013

SKILLS
Proficient in French.
Specialize in the grooming and general care of ferrets.

E-Portfolio
http://adelinevwright.weebly.com

References available upon request