Caleigh Brumbaugh
Doylestown
Summary
- Gained over multiple years of hands-on animal experience with traditional domestic animals and wildlife. - Developed teamwork and leaderships skills through various volunteering/job positions. - Maintained strong organizational, cleaning, and behavioral analysis skills. - Hands-on care experience with reptiles, mammals, avian, amphibians, and invertebrates. - Fear free certified, rat tickling certified, CPR and First Aid certified. -Experienced with project assistance and teamwork. Utilizes strong organizational skills to manage tasks efficiently. Knowledge of effective communication and time management to support team objectives. -Experienced with the R Data Organizational Program.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern
West Shore Wildlife
05.2024 - Current
- Worked with over 30 species of native PA wildlife including mammals, marsupials, raptures, amphibians, reptiles, other bird types, and rabies vector species (do not have vaccination but have worked with ambassador rabies vectors and around wild types)
- Prepared diets and enclosures with proper foods for age and species and enrichment to encourage proper growth.
- Trained in injections, oral meds, and tub feeding.
- Diagnosed and handled intake patients.
- Educated and interacted with people bringing in wildlife intakes while creating a positive interaction.
Ambassador Care Intern
Elmwood Park Zoo
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Worked independently and as a team to care for the education animals while training in basic enrichment and care for new animals.
- Facilitated engaging educational programs for diverse audiences, fostering appreciation for wildlife.
- Learned importance of education on a personal and species level and how to properly convey the differences in my responses.
- Experienced a flight training session and participating with a bird of prey.
- Became independent with daily tasks and taking on side projects to help improve the environment for the animals in care.
- Educated visitors on animal care and conservation practices to enhance public awareness.
Wildlife Volunteer
Antelope Park
Zimbabwe
05.2026 - 06.2026
- Conducted research on wildlife species, contributing to data collection for ongoing conservation studies.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Assisted in habitat restoration projects, enhancing local ecosystems and biodiversity.
- Worked with multiple endangered species to better understand the efforts needed to care for them.
Kennel Assistant/Daycare Worker
Tail Country Pet Resort
11.2021 - Current
- Worked with several breeds of dog in yard time, providing them with adequate toys, pets, and cuddle time as they so required.
- Practiced monitoring dog behavior, denoting their forms of affection, acceptance, happy mood signs, bad mood signs, and boundary markers.
- Handled feeding time with precision and accuracy to ensure schedule is met while working with medications.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary environment within dog’s rooms and the rest of the building using animal-safe chemicals.
- Attended to hundreds of pet parents at pick up and drop off, ensuring a safe hand over of dog and all belongings, while giving time toward customer interaction.
- Experience with dogs with health conditions, including deaf, blind, diabetic, paraplegic, and dogs with injuries needing treatment.
Summer Camp Counselor
West Manchester Area Township – Loman Park
06.2021 - Current
- Worked in multiple group settings, forging a strong teamwork relationship between several peers, enabling us to work efficiently with all tasks given to us.
- Teamed with fellow peers in planning and conducting celebratory end-of-summer events providing enrichment for camp members, peers, and superiors.
- Planned and conducted two week-long activity involving butterflies and their growth over time.
- Handled overwhelming situations with leadership, keeping the children calm.
- Worked with children of different intellectual abilities, including everyone in activities in some way.
- Handled injuries including heat induced headaches and vomiting, concussions, cuts, and falls, as well as working with medications and allergies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Conservation and Wildlife Management
Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA05.2027
Skills
- Can administer medications and conduct multiple different medical procedures including euthanasia, oral gavage, and anesthetic
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Quick learner
- Problem-solving under pressure
- Multitasking and organization
- Public speaking while educating individuals and groups
- Goal-driven and passionate about future
- Creative and resourceful
Affiliations
- Animal Lifeline – active Member (August 2025 – Present) - On Campus Coordinator April 2026-Present
- National Honor Society – Previous Member (August 2021 – May 2023)
- Wildlife Society – Active Member (August 2023 – Present)
- Horatio Alger Association – Active Member (June 2023 – Present)
- Track and Field Team – Previous Member (August 2023 – May 2025)
Timeline
Wildlife Volunteer
Antelope Park
05.2026 - 06.2026
Ambassador Care Intern
Elmwood Park Zoo
01.2026 - 05.2026
Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern
West Shore Wildlife
05.2024 - Current
Kennel Assistant/Daycare Worker
Tail Country Pet Resort
11.2021 - Current
Summer Camp Counselor
West Manchester Area Township – Loman Park
06.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Conservation and Wildlife Management
Delaware Valley University
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
- Biology Classes - Included Dissection and Identification labs.
- Animals in the Public Eye - Educated public on native PA animals while handling said animal. - Created programs and lessons for multiple age groups. - Continued as teaching assistant.
- Marine Biology - Identification and environmental research done at multiple locations
- Ecology and Genetics - Included lab experience working in multiple different environments.