Jamie Abbt

Jamie Abbt

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Practice Manager | Animal Welfare Expertise

  • Education

    • Unity College

      2011 - 2014
      Bachelor's degree Captive Wildlife Care and Education 3.97

      Activities and Societies: Wildlife Care and Education Club As a student of Unity College's Captive Wildlife Care and Education program, I learned many aspects of animal sciences and education. I studied animal welfare, positive reinforcement training, exhibit design, husbandry practices, and veterinary techniques. At the same time, I was also learning about conservation policies, scientific research, data collection, statistics, pressing environmental issues, and professional skills for publications and presentations. However, I also had a focus on… Show more As a student of Unity College's Captive Wildlife Care and Education program, I learned many aspects of animal sciences and education. I studied animal welfare, positive reinforcement training, exhibit design, husbandry practices, and veterinary techniques. At the same time, I was also learning about conservation policies, scientific research, data collection, statistics, pressing environmental issues, and professional skills for publications and presentations. However, I also had a focus on humanities in order to present this information formally and through interpretation, teach in a classroom setting, engage with the community, and perform public service and research. Show less

    • Hunter College

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      Master of Arts - MA PSYCHOLOGY
  • Experience

    • Unity College

      Jan 2013 - May 2014
      Kitchen Worker

      I worked through Unity College's work-study program to provide kitchen services at our on-campus student center and tavern. I was responsible for preparing food, taking orders from customers, operating the cash register machine, working the deli, cleaning after we closed, and preparing for the next day.

    • Philadelphia Zoo

      Apr 2014 - Aug 2014
      Animal Attendant

      I worked 35-40 hours a week with draft horses, camels, and ponies at the TnT Camels attraction at the Philadelphia Zoo. I was responsible for operating animal rides, instructing patrons on procedures and safety, providing husbandry, and maintaining the lot which the rides took place on.

    • Cape May County Park & Zoo

      Oct 2014 - Apr 2015
      Seasonal Animal Keeper

      While at the Cape May County Park and Zoo, I worked 40 hours a week as a rotating animal keeper between the aviary, barnyard, and hoof stock strings. I balanced exhibit maintenance, animal husbandry, basic medical procedures, and visitor interpretation. During this time, I gained experience with a large variety of tropical birds, waterfowl, parrots, birds of prey, domestic livestock, camels, bison, white-tailed deer, elk, capybara, small mammals, and wallabies.

    • Stone Management Inc., Warehousing, Logistics, & Transportation

      Sept 2015 - Jun 2016
      Clerical Office Worker

      I was responsible for bill processing, quality assurance, customer service, data entry, team management, warehouse supervision, and general maintenance for the office area. I was also the hub of communication for this branch of Stone Management, connecting Owens Corning's Plant, our partnered warehouses, our customers, our drivers, and our warehouse workers to ensure optimal service.

    • ACC of NYC

      Aug 2017 - Feb 2019
      Lead Care Center Specialist

      My responsibilities at the Care Center included customer service, animal care, inventory management, supervisory duties, building maintenance, behavioral assessments and modification, and veterinary handling during procedures. I also participated in community outreach, adoptions, surrender prevention, community aid, animal rescues, field operations, and special field deployments with the ASPCA.

    • Letterbox Farm Collective

      Mar 2019 - Nov 2019
      Core Livestock Crew Member

      For the 2019 farming season, I joined the Letterbox Collective as a Core Crew Member and only dedicated specialist for Livestock at the farm. I found, ordered, bred, raised, maintained, slaughtered, processed, packaged, and sold our animal products, or worked in tandem with the Livestock Manager to transport and communicate with partners who provided these services. I aided in grant research and writing, and in publishing several manuals on animal care authored by the farm's owners.

    • Taconic Biosciences

      Jan 2020 - Jan 2021
      Germ-Free Gnotobiotic Specialist

      In this position, I provided the daily husbandry care and maintenance for mice colonies raised in a germ-free environment. The mice served as models for research and biomedical development. I also assisted in embryo transfers, vasectomies, euthanasia, and necropsies of animals within our barrier. Furthermore, my role also included collecting samples for biological monitoring of the colonies within the isolators. My role also ordered and maintained inventory for all procedures within the isolated barrier. Show less

    • Delmar Animal Hospital

      Feb 2021 - now
      • Practice Manager

        Jan 2022 - now
      • Assistant Practice Manager

        Nov 2021 - Jan 2022
      • Veterinary Assistant

        Feb 2021 - Nov 2021
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Animal Welfare General Certificate

      San Diego Zoo Global Academy
      Jun 2020
    • Animal Welfare Professional Certificate

      San Diego Zoo Global Academy
      Jun 2020
    • FIR 1: Rescuing Animals from Cruelty and Disasters

      ASPCA
      Jun 2018
    • FIR 4: Large Scale Animal Cruelty and Natural Disasters

      ASPCA
      Jun 2018
    • Strategic Plan Certificate

      San Diego Zoo Global Academy
      Jun 2020
    • Introduction to Incident Command System Certificate

      FEMA
      Jun 2018
    • Managing Shelter Health Apprenticeship

      Maddie's Fund
      Dec 2018
    • FIR 6: Animal Crime Scenes and Evidence Collection

      ASPCA
      Jun 2018
    • FIR 9: Fundamentals of Emergency Sheltering

      ASPCA
      Jun 2018
    • Pet First Aid

      American Red Cross
      Apr 2014
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by The Oasis Sanctuary on Apr 2015
      The Oasis SanctuaryAssociated with Jamie Abbt
    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Zoo New England on Nov 2011
      Zoo New EnglandAssociated with Jamie Abbt
    • Animal Care Intern

      Issued by Erie Zoological Society Office on Jun 2013
      Erie Zoological Society OfficeAssociated with Jamie Abbt
    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Hope Elephant Sanctuary on Jan 2013
      Hope Elephant SanctuaryAssociated with Jamie Abbt
    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Humane Society Waterville Area on Aug 2012
      Humane Society Waterville AreaAssociated with Jamie Abbt
    • Animal Care Intern

      Issued by Staten Island Zoo on Feb 2018
      Staten Island ZooAssociated with Jamie Abbt