April Amonett

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April Amonett

• Biology 1000
• Concentration wildlife
• Tennessee Technological University
• Cookeville, Tennessee

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Wildlife

• April Amonett
• Biology 1000
• January 29, 2004-01-29
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• My name is April Amonett and I have chosen a
  degree in wildlife and fishery science with a
  concentration in wildlife. However, even after
  the concentration discussion by Dr. Combs I still
  feel stuck between wildlife and pre-vet.
• On the side of wildlife, I would probably go
  into wildlife biologist or wildlife law
  enforcement. My interest is to just find a career
  helping and saving animals in an hands on
  environment with the option of doing so in middle
  Tennessee. However, as a pre-vet major I am not
  sure how I would do during surgery procedures. I
  am hoping to intern with a vet soon so maybe I
  will have an ideal whether I can do it or not.
• I t is very important to my future to find a
  concentration I will be happy with for the rest
  of my life. But for me, it seems almost
  impossible to choose a field of study without
  having the opportunity to experience what that
  field may be like. I am hoping by the end of this
  semester I will be able to choose a concentration
  by the knowledge I gain through this class as
  well as the wildlife law enforcement class.

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Club Interest

• April Amonett
• Biology 1000
• January 29, 2004-01-29
• There are several groups I plan to join this
  semester. After, hearing the discussions today, I
  am really excited about joining the Student
  Wildlife Society Club. It sounds like it would be
  a lot of fun as well as a great opportunity to
  learn more about the field of wildlife. I would
  also like to join the Upper Cumberland Biological
  Conservation Society. I am joining this club to
  learn more about conservation as well as enjoy
  the camping and hiking trips. I am considering
  joining the Student Fisheries Association too. I
  have never had any interest in the fishery
  department however I have never been around it
  much. So, I am thinking about joining that club
  just to see if I would be interested in it.

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Internship

• POCOSIN LAKESNATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE  Wildlife
  InternshipsWHEN
• Internships are available year-round. Typically,
  internships last 12-16 weeks.WHERE
• Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge is located
  in Hyde, Washington, and Tyrrell Counties in
  eastern North Carolina. The refuge is considered
  a hidden treasure and provides habitat for
  migratory birds, black bears, red wolves and
  other wildlife.
• STIPEND
• Intern stipend is 75.00 per week and housing.
  WHAT
• Training and experience will be provided for the
  following projects Wood duck and tundra swan
  banding, monitoring wood duck production, assist
  with interpretive programs for children and
  general public, work deer hunt check stations,
  gain supervisory experience with youth
  conservation corp students, assist with data
  entry, conduct vegetative transects using GPS,
  assist with waterfowl ground counts, and lend a
  hand whenever needed!
• QUALIFICATIONS
• Interested applicants should be majoring in a
  natural resources field such as wildlife
  management, fisheries, biology, zoology, or
  environmental sciences. The applicant should have
  a positive attitude and be willing to do
  strenuous field work in extreme weather
  conditions. A valid drivers license is required
  to operate federal vehicles. Personal
  transportation for grocery shopping and personal
  needs is required.
• HOUSING
• Free refuge housing with utilities is provided.
• TO APPLY
• Send a resume with three references with
  telephone numbers to
• Refuge Biologist Pocosin Lakes NWR PO Box
  329205 S. LudingtonColumbia, NC 27925
• or Email Wendy_Stanton_at_fws.gov
• APPLICATIONS are accepted continuously with 1-2
  selections usually made in May, September and
  January of each year.
• For more information call the refuge office at
  252-796-3004 extension 224.
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• The National Wildlife Refuge System-"Where
  Wildlife Comes First"Last Updated onTuesday,
  March 4, 2003 949 AM
• Return to

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Resume

• APRIL AMONETT
• 4275 harlan Lee Road
• Pall Mall, TN 38577
• 931-267-6774
• aprildawn31782_at_yahoo.com
• OBJECTIVE
• INTERNSHIP POSITION
• EDUCATION
• 2004-Current Tennessee Technological University
  Cookeville, Tennessee
• Wildlife and Fishery Science Concentration in
  Wildlife
• 2000-2002 Somerset Community College Somerset,
  Kentucky
• Associate in Business Management.
• HONORS AND AWARDS
• Vice President of Future Farmers of America
• D.A.R.E. representative
• Greenhand Degree
• CLUBS
• Students In Free Enterprise
• Wildlife Socitey

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Code of Ethics

• National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association NWRA
  - Code of Ethics    
• A wildlife rehabilitator should strive to achieve
  high standards of animal care through knowledge
  and an understanding of the field. Continuing
  efforts must be made to keep informed of current
  rehabilitation information, methods, and
  regulations. A wildlife rehabilitator should be
  responsible, conscientious, and dedicated, and
  should continuously work toward improving the
  quality of care given to wild animals undergoing
  rehabilitation. A wildlife rehabilitator must
  abide by local, state, provincial and federal
  laws concerning wildlife, wildlife rehabilitation
  and associated activities. A wildlife
  rehabilitator should establish safe work habits
  and conditions, abiding by current health and
  safety practices at all times. A wildlife
  rehabilitator should acknowledge limitations and
  enlist the assistance of a veterinarian or other
  trained professional when appropriate. A
  wildlife rehabilitator should respect other
  rehabilitators and persons in related fields,
  sharing skills and knowledge in the spirit of
  cooperation for the welfare of animals. A
  wildlife rehabilitator should place optimum
  animal care above personal gain. A wildlife
  rehabilitator should strive to provide
  professional and humane care in all phases of
  wildlife rehabilitation, respecting the wildness
  and maintaining the dignity of each animal in
  life and in death. Releasable animals should be
  maintained in a wild condition and released as
  soon as appropriate. Non-releasable animals which
  are inappropriate for education,
  foster-parenting, or captive breeding have a
  right to euthanasia. A wildlife rehabilitator
  should encourage community support and
  involvement through volunteer training and public
  education. The common goal should be to promote a
  responsible concern for living beings and the
  welfare of the environment. A wildlife
  rehabilitator should work on the basis of sound
  ecological principles, incorporating appropriate
  conservation ethics and an attitude of
  stewardship. A wildlife rehabilitator should
  conduct all business and activities in a
  professional manner, with honesty, integrity,
  compassion, and commitment, realizing that an
  individual's conduct reflects on the entire field
  of wildlife rehabilitation.
• From Minimum Standards for Wildlife
  Rehabilitation, 3rd Edition.