Patrovanie
New England Wildlife center Intern Summer 2014

New England Wildlife Center Personal Statement

The New England Wildlife Center was my first internship during my undergraduate studies at Pennsylvania State University. My major was Veterinary and Biomedical sciences. I had dreams of becoming a Veterinarian but didn’t have much experience in the field. By the end of the summer, I gained knowledge on a variety of species, made life long friendships, and deepened my passion for working and caring for animals. Before the summer of 2014, I only had experience with farm animals, cats and dogs. At The New England Wildlife Center I worked with a diverse range of species, including Rabbits, Raccoons, Possums, Squirrels, and Birds just to name a few. There were also visits to the museum of science in Boston with Dr.Mertz where I witnessed routine check ups of exotic animals such as hedgehogs and snakes. Access to such species that others rarely come in …show more content…
I was accountable for including enrichment in each animal’s environment, collecting body weights, and cleaning/changing cages. However, I was able to participate in diagnosis and treatment for any patient that was admitted. Throughout the program, I worked alongside talented and passionate veterinarians and technicians who never passed up a teachable moment. These employees were always willing to explain and also push me to use previous knowledge to decide upon a diagnosis and treatment. Once a diagnosis was determined I was taught what pain medications to use (e.g. Metacam), what feed to prepare or how to wrap a cast for certain animals. With training and encouragement from the staff, I was able to gain independence on different tasks. Consequently, I felt more confident in my abilities to succeed in this career in the