Robert Van Valkenburg

Experience

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  John G. Shedd Aquarium

  May 1995 - May 2012

  Director of Operations, Veterinary Services

  For more than 17 years, I worked at the world renowned John G. Shedd Aquarium, most recently as the Director of Operations, Veterinary Services where I was responsible for the oversight of the technical staff, equipment and operation of a 5,600 square foot animal hospital. During my tenure, some of the initiatives I had the opportunity to lead include the design of preventative care systems, a green hospital initiative and the creation and implementation of an animal information management system (AIMS), a predecessor of ZIMS, which was used to manage the care of the Aquarium's 32,500 animals. Show less

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  AQUAMOON, LLC

  Jan 2006 - now

  Principal - Animal Care

  Aquamoon, LLC is a professional aquarium management and maintenance company. We are registered to operate in California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Hawaii. In 2006, Bob Van Valkenburg and Jim Torelli were co-workers at the world-renowned John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago when they decided to combine their unique skills and knowledge to launch Aquamoon. With Bob’s deep understanding and appreciation for natural systems and Jim’s mastery of aquatic plumbing and life support systems, the company soon flourished, expanding to a nationwide company.Aquamoon now employs over 35 people, each with a unique background and a story to tell. We are animal care experts, but are also artists, engineers, and life support specialists. We draw upon our eclectic backgrounds and expertise to create and maintain beautiful, balanced aquatic environments. While our backgrounds vary, we share the same passion for our work, natural art and aquatic life - united. Our team operates with care, skill and integrity to meet the high standards of large commercial retailers, public institutions and private residential clients. Each aquarium is a beautiful and technically involved composition that is truly magical if created and maintained correctly. At Aquamoon, we specialize in delivering this magic.www.aquamoon.com Show less