Stephanie Messick

Experience

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  Happy Paws

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Reception / Pack Leader
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  SPCA Tampa Bay

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2015

  Lost & Found / Rescue Coordinator

  "The bond between humans and animals brings a joy like no other. As advocates for the humane treatment of all animals, we work to bring more of this joy to people and pets throughout Tampa Bay. It's called spreading the humanimality." - SPCA Tampa BayAs Lost & Found / Rescue Coordinator I was a valuable contributor to the Intake Services & Emergency Animal Transport Team. My responsibilities included :● Lost & Found reporting and customer relations● Coordinated rescue placement for animals requiring specialized medical or behavior management● Educated and aid public in stray animal policies● Established and maintained relationships with organizations in Placement Partner Program● Developed and coordinated Rescue Rally event for rescues statewide● Collaborated with community leaders and county agencies Emergency Animal Transport/Animal Cruelty Investigation● Safely and compassionately rescued, captured and transported sick or injured strays and wildlife in field● Trained with Humane Officers to assist in cruelty/neglect casesIntake Services● Facilitated and processed intake for all owner-surrendered, stray, wildlife, and transfer animals● Represented organization at nationwide conferences● Raised awareness for adoptable animals, special programs and events as media representative on local television● Compassionately delivered excellent service for animal owners during delicate and sensitive situations Show less

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  The Pet Loss Center

  Nov 2015 - Jul 2020

  The Pet Loss Center is the resource for pet owners and veterinarians looking for professional pet loss services. Cremation, burial, memorialization options and pet loss support can all be found at The Pet Loss Center and the caring team of pet death care professionals.At The Pet Loss Center, our mission is that every animal receives dignity and respect in life and death and our vision is to provide world-class end-of-life services to pets and those who care for them. Families turn to their veterinarians for guidance. We focus on being world-class partners in making sure that veterinarians have the resources and abilities to properly care for their families and pets in a manner that provides the utmost of care, honor and respect.Our promise is that we are committed to bringing the resources, programs and processes to provide veterinarians and their teams peace of mind when it comes to the area of pet loss. Veterinarians deserve the best. Pet Parents deserve the best. Show less

  • Regional Sales Manager

    Jul 2018 - Jul 2020

  • Relationship Manager

    Nov 2015 - Jun 2018
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  Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy - CAETA

  Sept 2020 - now

  Academy Director
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  IAAHPC - The International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care

  Feb 2023 - Oct 2024

  Director of Outreach