Gemma Hawker
Toronto/London
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Student Ambassador
Royal Veterinary College
London
2023.11 - 2026.05
- Giving campus tours to prospective students and alumnae to showcase the RVC facilities
- Running open houses for prospective students for the BVM, BioSci, and Biovet courses at the RVC
- Facilitating student reunions for the PVSS and past graduates
- Working with other student ambassadors and RVC staff, learning communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
Wildlife Rehabilitation Staff Member
Toronto Wildlife Centre
Toronto, ON
2023.09 - 2026.05
- Assisted with animal habitat care, diet preparation, medication administration, fluid therapy, gastric tubing/gavage, and physical therapy for sick and injured wildlife
- Comprehensive knowledge gained in the behaviour and body condition of animals in care, including species at risk, and rabies vector species
- Trained new staff + daily volunteers in wildlife care skills
Staff Member
The Ivy Day Camp
Toronto, ON
2023.06 - 2023.09
- Was responsible for a group of 15 children aged 4-6
- Led children through daily activities and swim lessons at summer camp
- Worked with three other camp counsellor, developing teamwork and communication skills
Volunteer
Reptilia Zoo
Vaughn, ON
2021.06 - 2021.08
- Worked with a group of six team members to support the care of zoo animals as well as public experience at a provincially-funded zoo
- Received proper animal restraint training, of ball pythons and large lizard species
- Supported the facilities through maintenance work and learned how to communicate with clients in a professional manner
Front of House Staff
Encourt Padel Club
Saint Albans
2026.05 - Current
- Organised padel clubs sessions/schedule courts for clients
- Facilitated seamless communication between gym staff and clients
- Complied with health and safety regulations at all times, contributing to a safe work environment.
- Responded quickly to spills or accidents in the reception area, minimising disruption.
Education
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Bishop Strachan School
Toronto, ONBachelor of Veterinary Medicine -
Royal Veterinary College
London, UKPrimate Conservation - Course
University of Colorado Boulder
OnlineAWARDS AND RECOGNITION
- Heads List - Awarded for achieving a 90+ average for all four years of high school
- Duke of Edinburgh - Bronze, Silver and Gold - Awarded for achieving 200+ hours of a skill, sport and volunteer commitment, along with camping
Presentations
- British Veterinary Zoological Society: presented journal club in February 2026, titled; A Mycobacterium bovis outbreak among exhibition animals at a zoo in the Republic of Korea: the first contact investigation of zoonotic tuberculosis
Timeline
Front of House Staff
Encourt Padel Club
2026.05 - Current
Student Ambassador
Royal Veterinary College
2023.11 - 2026.05
Wildlife Rehabilitation Staff Member
Toronto Wildlife Centre
2023.09 - 2026.05
Staff Member
The Ivy Day Camp
2023.06 - 2023.09
Volunteer
Reptilia Zoo
2021.06 - 2021.08
Primate Conservation - Course
University of Colorado Boulder
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Bishop Strachan School
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine -
Royal Veterinary College