Current Address:

Apt. 305, 907 S. Third St.

Champaign, IL 60502

Education

Sarah Wright

sewrigh2@illinois.edu
(630) 247-9547

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences
American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association Scholar
Chemistry Minor, Leadership Studies Minor
Edmund J. James Scholar
Jonathan Baldwin Turner Scholar

Permanent Address:
2955 Kendridge Ln.
Aurora, IL 60502

May 2016
Cumulative GPA: 3.55/4.00

Experience
Wildlife Medical Clinic
Urbana, IL
Undergraduate Volunteer
August 2013-Present
Responsible for the intake, care, and release of all animals admitted to the clinic
Work under the supervision of the medical director and three veterinary student managers
Complete PR events, husbandry practices, and training with the current educational resident raptors
Collaborate and work with a team comprised of ten veterinary and undergraduate students to make
executive decisions about treatment options for the animals admitted to the clinic
Champaign County Humane Society
Urbana, IL
Surgical Assistance Intern
January 2015-Present
Prepare patients for surgery
Assist medical staff with surgical procedures
Monitor patients during post-surgical recovery
Medical Laboratory and Care Intern
August 2014-Present
Learn Champaign County Humane Society (CCHS) medical procedures and protocols
Administer vaccinations, medications, and dewormers
Perform basic diagnostics such as fecals, FeLV, and heartworm tests
Monitor the health of CCHS residents
Complete daily cleaning duties
Animal Care Intern
January 2014-May 2014
Completed daily cleaning, feeding, and animal handling responsibilities
Assisted staff with kennel enrichment programs, such as the Kong and dog walking program
Completed daily monitoring of CCHS residents medical and behavioral status
Willowbrook Wildlife Center
Glen Ellyn, IL
Animal Keeper Intern
June 2014
Provided care for a wide variety of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians
Administered diets, adding prescribed supplements, and medications to food
Assisted with the proper placement of animals
Maintained cages and other animal enclosures
Assisted with clinical care including administering medications, monitoring the health of animals, and
completing medical records
Assisted with euthanasia when appropriate
Assisted in checking on maturity, development, and recovery of animals
Dr. Kelly Swansons Laboratory of Comparative Nutrition
Urbana, IL
Undergraduate Hourly
January 2014-May 2014
Completed daily cleaning, feeding, and animal handling responsibilities as according to protocol for the
feline nutrition studies
Daily monitoring and recording of animals medical and behavioral status as according to protocol for the
feline nutrition studies
Performed basic maintenance and cleaning of the laboratory equipment

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Fox Valley Wildlife Center

Elburn, IL
Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern
May 2013-August 2013
Learned the basics of wildlife rehabilitation from specialists at the Center
Helped with all aspects of daily animal care, from hand feeding infant mammals and birds to medicating
and caring for injured adults, cleaning, dishes, laundry, etc.
Helped with all aspects of dealing with the public at the Center, including answering phones, public
education, intake of orphaned and injured animals, donation coordination, and light merchandise sales in
the intake area
John G. Shedd Aquarium
Chicago, IL
Great Lakes and Sustainability (GLS) Assistantship
May 2013-August 2013
Assisted in research and writing for social media and blog posts on Great Lakes-related topics including
Great Lakes, Sustainable Seafood, and Sustainability content
Produced background research on Great Lakes and Sustainability current events/news, including updates
to the GLS team as necessary
Assisted with planning and executing Great Lakes Action Days, including pre-activity communications,
logistics planning, managing groups of volunteers in the field, assisting with equipment management and
storage, and assisting the GLS Coordinator and Assistant as needed

International Experience

Managua, Nicaragua
ACES VIDA Pre-Veterinary Study Tour
January 2014
Study Abroad Participant
Participated in intake stations at field clinics: complete thorough physical exams, vital signs, and proper
medical record documentation procedures under direct supervision of a local licensed bilingual
veterinarian
Prepared animals for surgery with the assistance of a local licensed veterinarian by following sedation
protocols, anesthesia induction protocols, surgical preparation, and intubation protocols
Observed and assisted in spay and neuter surgical procedures according to guidelines established for nonveterinary professionals established by the AVS and AVMA
Participated in the recovery area of the field clinics: monitored for stable vital signs (temperature, RR, HR),
assisted in the extubation process, assisted in tattooing, trimming nails, and flea treatments
ACES African Wildlife Discovery Tour to South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
Study Abroad Participant
July 2013
Became exposed to different ideas, and ways of thinking in the world of animal medicine, rehabilitation,
and care through interactions with professionals of varying wildlife career fields
Gained a comprehensive understanding of wild animal behavior through first-hand experience and
interaction with animals in their natural habitats
Raised awareness and understanding of African wildlife behavior, ecology, natural history, medicine, and
conservation while educating about the differing views and impacts of conservation on the highly diverse
South African cultures

Certifications

Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)

SCUBA Certified Open Water Diver

Activities

August 2012-Present

Leadership Certificate Program

Champaign, IL
Active Participant
October 2012-Present
Gain experience working as a leader through attending various leadership workshops, working with a
leadership coach, and creating a leadership portfolio that tracks my development as a leader
Learn techniques on how to create, sustain, and evaluate change, how to be an efficient and effective team
player, and how to not only convey my own thoughts, but how to listen to the thoughts of others as well
Attended the nationally recognized LeaderShape Institute in which I learned how to create a just and
caring world in which people have the resources and ability to bring their visions to reality