Since the early 2000s I have cared for dogs, cats, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, rats, ferrets, chickens, horses, iguanas, snakes, turtles, and a handful of exotic bird species in varying capacities in pet and veterinary/industry environments. I am experienced in administering oral, transdermal, and subcutaneous medications mostly in dogs and cats but willing to learn more species and routes of administration as needed. I was also a part of Puppy Raisers of UD and worked closely in conjunction with Seeing Eye Inc in raising service dog prospects. In addition I was a research assistant in one of UD's avian study programs, working with their chickens and learning how nutrition impacted egg production. I grew up with GSDs, worked with trainers on constructively redirecting their energies as a child, and helped with their end of life and eldercare for those with health issues. I also volunteered and worked summers as a student veterinary assistant at Falls Road Animal Hospital and their boarding facility, I've also assisted the developmentally disabled in an equine therapy program. My own two cats are special needs rehabilitated ferals.