Former intern Elise Bajtka paid a visit to Bird Rescues Los Angeles wildlife part-way on Wednesday, June 29, increasingly than 10 years since she completed her internship. She spent her unshortened summer of 2011 learning how to rehabilitate oiled, injured, and orphaned birds. Today, she lives in Traverse City, Michigan, where she continues to work her way up in the veterinary field.
Question: What was a memorable moment while interning at Bird Rescue?
Answer: My unshortened wits was memorable; its nonflexible to segregate just one! Washing the oiled warehouse owl was definitely memorable considering it was a risky procedure. We had to tape the owls talons in specimen he woke up for our safety. I was very nervous monitoring his heart rate throughout anesthesia considering it was difficult to auscultate through washing. Luckily, the owl made it safely through the procedure, but I was sweating and shaking the unshortened time.
I found my wits at the bird part-way was so memorable considering of the people. Julie [Skoglund], Kylie [Clatterbuck] and Becky [Duerr] invited me in and welcomed me with unshut arms. I was not confident in wild unprepossessing or avian medicine at all, but they walked me through every step of the way. The volunteers were moreover extremely helpful.
Q: How did your wits at Bird Rescue contribute to your visualization to work with animals as a career?
A: My internship at the bird part-way helped build conviction and independence in my career that sooner led into a leadership role. Without the bird center, I became a Veterinary Assistant and worked my way to Shift Lead then Practice Manager. I learned delegation, prioritization, and time management skills all crucial in the veterinary medical field. I have been working with my practice for 13 years and just recently moved to part-time without starting my family. To this day, I value my time spent at IBR and the conviction I gained working with injured birds.
Q: Do you have any recommendations for those currently interning or considering an internship at Bird Rescue?
A: I would recommend this internship for anyone looking for a unique hands-on wits in veterinary medicine. This is a unconfined wing to a resume that will stand out in the veterinary medical field. As for current interns, I recommend exploring the zone and fully immersing yourself in the Southern California experience.
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