I'm passionate about providing the best care possible for patients and working as a team player. Additionally, I believe that communication with animals and their humans alike is of utmost importance as veterinary professional.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
BluePearl Veterinary Partners
Conshohocken, PA
07.2021 - 07.2023
Triaged patients, including taking and recording vitals.
Administered oral, subcutaneous, and IV medication as directed by the attending clinician.
Cared for patients hospitalized overnight by taking vitals, monitoring mentation, and communicating concerns to the clinician.
Communicated with clients on the phone and in-person in a kind, compassionate, and professional manner.
Teaching Assistant and Calf Feeder
Devine Farm, Inc.
Hadley, MA
01.2019 - 11.2020
Fed colostrum, milk replacer, grain, and TMR to Holstein dairy calves on a twice daily basis.
Was a teaching assistant for the UMass Dairy Calf Management course.
Prepared and gave presentations on parturition, zoonoses, and herd health of dairy cows and calves.
Instructed students on proper calf handling and care.
Dog Handler
Playtime Pet Resort, LLC
King Of Prussia, PA
05.2019 - 08.2020
Organized meals for dogs and fed as directed by clients.
Supervised group play of dogs.
Worked as a team with other handlers to provide care.
Used Microsoft Excel to organize client and dog information.
Summer Intern
PennVet Working Dog Center
Philadelphia, PA
05.2018 - 08.2018
Learned about and practiced training of USAR and narcotics detection dogs.
Attended weekly presentations on working dog medicine, puppy development, canine cognition, and more
Worked as a team with veterinarians, professional trainers, and other interns to care for dogs ranging from 8-week-old puppies to adults.
Education
VMD -
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
05.2027
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Veterinary Medicine
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA
05.2021
Skills
Proficient in Instinct and Cornerstone Veterinary Software
Canine and feline restraint
Phlebotomy
Using Heska and Idexx machinery to run laboratory tests
Performing PCV, total solids, and urine specific gravity tests
Certified Veterinary Technician I at University of Florida, College of MedicineCertified Veterinary Technician I at University of Florida, College of Medicine