FLORIDA WILDLIFE REHABBERS ASSOCIATION - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Committee
- VMO - President / Owner
Owner of Hirschfeld Veterinary Consulting, Inc. Certified in acupuncture and cold laser therapy, providing in home therapy, nutritional counseling and euthanasia services in the south Florida area since 2000. Veterinary medical officer and disaster responder for VMAT and NVRT 3. Works as a per diem surgeon for non profits, shelters, private practices and wildlife facilities. Works as a consultant for FWS, FWC, shelters, wildlife hospitals and centers across the country. Veterinarian for Flamingo Gardens and privately owned, permitted captive wildlife. Board member of HDEC & Miami-Dade Community College Veterinary Technology Program. Holds USFWS & FFWCC Wildlife Rehab Permits, DEA License and USDA certification.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Technician
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Membership and Symposium
Job Titles:
- Member of the Advisory Board
- Supervisor of Animal Care, Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida, Inc., Pensacola, Fl. BS in Psychology. Involved in Wildlife Rehabilitation since 2011
Job Titles:
- Member of the Advisory Board
Kavya Parsa has been rehabilitating since 2017 when she began as an intern at Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary in Virginia. Since then, she has worked with wildlife from tortoises to bobcats in Iowa, Texas, and Florida. Coming full circle, Kavya will be working in Virginia as a wildlife rehabilitator at the Wildlife Center of Virginia. Kavya is happy to assist with questions about bat rehabilitation or wildlife advocacy. She shares her home with a blind dog, Lua, and one-eyed cat Rikash.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Advisory Board
Kim Titterington was born and raised in Kissimmee Florida. I am a licensed wildlife rehabilitator specializing in reptile rehabilitation. I began presenting educational programs about reptiles and amphibians to local schools at the age of 14. Over the years I developed many skills while working in zoos and as a veterinary assistant. In 2009 I started Swamp Girl Adventures Reptile Rehab with the mission to educate others about Florida Wildlife and habitats, conservation, and provide care and rehabilitation for reptiles. I also run project RRRCORA , Rescue, Rehabilitation, Research, Conservation Of Reptiles & Amphibians. I currently work with several research groups to aid in conservation of reptiles and disease surveillance.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Member of the Executive Committee
- Vice President
Director, Goose Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, Tallahassee, FL Retired from Florida Department of Health; USFWS & FFWCC Possession Permits, volunteers with Florida Wild Mammal Association. Head of the FWRA Education committee.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Advisory Board
Job Titles:
- Member of the Advisory Board
Paula Woodside grew up in New Zealand and spent her adult working career sailing the world in the US Merchant Marine. She currently holds a Master Unlimited - Oceans License. When she "came ashore" in 2016, she began rehabbing wildlife and by 2019 had formed, "Woodside Wildlife Rescue" - focusing on raccoons, otters & beavers. She lives in Pass Christian, MS with her Husband Jerry and animals too numerous to mention.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Advisory Board
Job Titles:
- Member of the Advisory Board
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Committee
- Secretary
- Treasurer
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Membership and Symposium