megan andrews

wildlife rehabilitation technician

About

Animal care professional serving the community through wildlife conservation, education, and husbandry. Applies concentrated academic background combined with years of experience working in remote field settings, laboratories, and in captive management to promote species wellness.

Country

united states

City

davis

Industry

museums and institutions

Skill

public speaking, animal care, reptiles, herpetology, environmental education, operant conditioning, exhibit design, data entry, dna extraction, genetics, biology, gel electrophoresis, polymerase chain reaction, data visualization, mammalian cell culture, invertebrate zoology, bird banding, aquatic ecology, population dynamics, experimental design

Experience

wildlife rehabilitation technician

lindsay wildlife experience

animal care specialist

east bay vivarium

2018-4 - 2019-1 · 10 mos

Hired to support daily husbandry for an extensive collection of terrestrial and aquatic vertebrates, employing practical knowledge of behavior and life history. Served as in-house husbandry expert responsible for advising clients on selecting proper species and care recommendations. Provided exhibit maintenance, diet preparation and feedings, behavioral training, and interpretation of exhibits for guests. Partnered with local government to identify, capture, and rehome exotic species found locally in the Bay Area.

keeper intern- section a, c, conservation

oakland zoo

2017-6 - 2018-4 · 11 mos

Supported daily operations of the zoo’s collection of exotic birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Trusted to work independently with responsibilities including feedings, enrichment, medication administration, handling, and training by operant conditioning. Engaged enthusiastically with guests during feedings, presentations, and tours. Species under care included macaws, corvids, primates, testudines, Gila monsters, and American alligators.

keeper aide

sacramento zoo

2016-10 - 2017-6 · 9 mos

Assisted keepers in husbandry of exotic birds, reptiles, carnivores, ungulates, and primates. Carried out diet preparation and feedings, interpretation of exhibits for guests exhibit maintenance, and behavioral observations. Species under care included great apes, otters, penguins, waterfowl, and various psittacines.

undergraduate research intern

uc davis veterinary genetics laboratory mammalian ecology and conservation unit

2015-10 - 2016-3 · 6 mos

Obtained information on spatial distribution of local carnivores by performing extraction of DNA from tissue and fecal samples for genetic analysis. Trained to use laboratory equipment such as micropipette, centrifuge, dehydrator, incubator, and various chemicals required in the DNA extraction process. Provided assistance in data entry and image tagging of remote camera photographs.

systematics research intern

california academy of sciences

2016-6 - 2016-9 · 4 mos

Conducted ecological and genetic research on threatened populations of legless lizards in genus Anniella. Performed necropsies, DNA extraction, polymerase chain reactions, gel electrophoresis, and construction of DNA-based phylogenies.

field research assistant

cdg pathology graduate group

2014-4 - 2014-5 · 2 mos

* Identified and recorded animal activity using tracks, feces, and burrows to determine population * density and distribution for a study in comparative pathology, educated to use field guides, quadrats, * calipers, GPS units.

animal care volunteer

tony la russa's animal rescue foundation

2011-3 - 2013-9 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Socialized adoptable dogs and cats, trained animals in basic obedience commands, assisted in adoptions and shelter facility maintenance.

Education

university of california, davis

biology

2013-1 - 2017-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Activities and Societies: Intramural Western Equestrian Team, UCD Wildlife Society, Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Program, College Life Fellowship