Anna Marie Bosch
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dedicated General Practice, Emergency, Exotics, and Wildlife Veterinarian with 6 years of experience delivering prompt and detailed care for all animals with varying needs and urgency. Creative problem solver, providing expert patient triage and systematic care. Empathetic and collaborative professional, relating to owners and coworkers by listening closely to concerns to determine best standard of care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wildlife Medical Supervisor
San Diego Humane Society, Project Wildlife
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Lead medical care for native wildlife, overseeing diagnostics, surgery, and rehabilitation.
- Supervise and mentor veterinary staff and interns on case management and clinical protocols.
- Standardize medical protocols, including triage, anesthesia, and species-specific treatments.
- Manage clinical operations to ensure efficient workflow and continuity of care.
- Execute diagnostic procedures, including lab testing, imaging, and disease surveillance.
- Ensure regulatory compliance regarding biosecurity, controlled substances, and permits.
- Collaborate with partners on conservation, public health, and population-level threats.
- Train personnel in safe handling, clinical skills, and husbandry.
- Direct data collection and research to advance wildlife medicine and program outcomes.
- Facilitate communication with stakeholders and the public regarding patient updates.
- Lead emergency response for mass-casualty events, outbreaks, and seasonal surges.
- Manage medical inventory, including pharmaceuticals, equipment, and PPE.
- Foster a team culture rooted in professionalism, safety, and animal welfare.
Wildlife Veterinary Intern
San Diego Humane Society, Project Wildlife
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for over 200 species of native wildlife.
- Perform diagnostics, including digital radiography, hematology, cytology, parasitology, and microbiology.
- Apply anesthesia protocols tailored to avian, reptile, and mammalian species.
- Manage triage, wound care, fluid therapy, and post-operative recovery.
- Conduct humane euthanasia decisions in alignment with welfare standards.
- Collaborate with SeaWorld, San Diego Zoo, and public health agencies on zoonotic and ecological health.
- Educate and mentor students, interns, and volunteers on wildlife handling and clinical procedures.
- Support One Health initiatives involving zoonoses and ecosystem health.
Relief Veterinarian
UrgentVet/Other Emergency Hospitals
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Delivered urgent and outpatient veterinary care in fast-paced, multi-location clinics.
- Treated acute cases, including trauma, GI distress, and minor injuries, with limited support.
- Stabilized critical patients, performed minor surgeries, administered IV fluids, and sedatives.
- Quickly adapted to various EMR systems (Cornerstone, Avimark, eVetPractice) and clinic protocols.
- Maintained excellent communication with clients during high-stress and end-of-life scenarios.
- Recognized for rapid clinical integration, reliability, and effective collaboration with new teams.
- Brought strong exotic animal experience to clinics when needed; flexible with coverage needs.
Associate Veterinarian
All Pets Animal Hospital
06.2020 - 06.2023
- Delivered high-quality general and emergency care in a 24-hour small and exotic animal hospital.
- Performed surgeries including spays/neuters, abdominal soft tissue surgery, mass removals, laceration repairs, and dentals.
- Implemented advanced protocols and training modules for exotic and avian patient care.
- Led internal CE sessions and mentorship programs for new veterinarians and staff.
- Managed critical care and anesthesia for diverse species using digital radiography, ultrasound, and endoscopy.
- Provided client education and maintained strong patient communication and continuity of care.
- Excelled in diagnostic interpretation (CBC/Chem/UA, cytology, FAST scans) and internal medicine.
- Adapted across multiple service types (GP, ER, specialty); ensured ethical, compassionate care.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
Athens, GA05-2020
Master of Public Health - undefined
The University of Georgia College of Public Health
Athens, GA05-2020
Bachelor of Biology - Minor in Chemistry
Georgia College and State University
Milledgeville, GA05-2015
Certification
- RECOVER CPR – Basic and Advanced Life Support (BLS/ALS)
- Fear Free Certified – Level 3 and Exotics
- Safe Capture Training – Chemical immobilization and field safety
- Global FAST Ultrasound – Point-of-care diagnostics
- USAID PREDICT Training and Purdue Wildlife Health Certificate (2024)
- Advance Avian Orthopedics Training (2024)
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
- MPH Capstone: Salmonella Heidelberg survival in poultry bedding materials.
- Watershed surveillance: E. coli source tracking using microbiological and molecular tools.
- Mammalian Population of Eastern Cotton-tail Rabbit Survey (2013 -2014)
- Bosch, Anna M.; Benson, Katelyn J.; and Mead, Alfred J. (2016) "Declining Frequency of Road Killed Rabbits in Central Georgia," Georgia Journal of Science, Vol. 74, No. 2, Article 2.
- Paleontological Ossification Survey of American Gray Squirrels (2014 -2015)
- Bosch, Anna M.; Benson, Katelyn J.; and Mead, Alfred J. (2016) "Natural Skeletal Pathologies in a Population of Gray Squirrels, Sciurus carolinensis, from Putnam County, Georgia," Georgia Journal of Science, Vol. 74, No. 2, Article 6.
PRESENTATIONS
- USDA Salmonella Heidelberg survival in poultry bedding materials (2019)
- Lunch and Learn Series: Exotic Animal Care (Reptile, Small Mammal, and Avian) (2022-2023)
- VEG Sugarland: Exotic Animal Emergency and Management (2024)
- San Diego Humane Society: Humane Law Enforcement Academy (2025)
INTERNSHIPS & EXTERNSHIPS
- USDA – Antimicrobial Resistance Unit, Athens, GA (2019): Supervised lab work and field surveillance.
- ARCAS Wildlife Center, Guatemala (2018): Assisted with wildlife care and rehabilitation.
- World Vets, Otavalo, Ecuador (2018): Community veterinary care and population control.
- Carolina Raptor Center, Charlotte, NC (2018): Avian medicine and surgery exposure.
- UC-Davis One Health Institute, Tanzania & Rwanda (2017): Fieldwork in conservation medicine.
- Dunwoody Animal Medical Center, GA (2016): General practice externship.
- Riverbanks Zoo & Botanical Gardens, SC (2014): Keeper to big cat (Amur tiger, African lion), bear, primate, marsupial, and avian species
Timeline
Wildlife Medical Supervisor
San Diego Humane Society, Project Wildlife
09.2025 - 02.2026
Wildlife Veterinary Intern
San Diego Humane Society, Project Wildlife
08.2024 - 08.2025
Relief Veterinarian
UrgentVet/Other Emergency Hospitals
07.2023 - 07.2024
Associate Veterinarian
All Pets Animal Hospital
06.2020 - 06.2023
Master of Public Health - undefined
The University of Georgia College of Public Health
Bachelor of Biology - Minor in Chemistry
Georgia College and State University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine