Cara McCormick
Champaign,IL
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assissitant
Pet Refuge Abc Clinic
South Bend, IN
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided care for patients before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
Research Laboratory Technician
University Of Texas At Arlington Research Institute
Arlington, TX
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Recorded and analyzed data to study effects of small RNA pathways on fertility and development.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Participated in weekly lab meetings and project presentations.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
Biology Tutor
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
Veterinary Assistant
Equine Veterinary Hospital Of Northern Indiana
Wakarusa, IN
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted in examination and treatment of patients in the clinic.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Groomed and bathed animals to maintain hygiene and appearance.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and stalls to prevent diseases and control odors.
Extern
Lincolnway Veterinary Clinic
Mishawaka, IN
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.2027
Bachelor of Science - Genetics
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2022
Affiliations
- Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA)
- Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA)
- Chicago Veterinary Medical Association
- Veterinary Business Management Association
- UIUC Student American Holistic Veterinary Medicine Association (SAHVMA)
Certification
- Fear-Free Certified
Timeline
Veterinary Assissitant
Pet Refuge Abc Clinic
05.2023 - 08.2023
Research Laboratory Technician
University Of Texas At Arlington Research Institute
08.2022 - 05.2023
Biology Tutor
Purdue University
09.2021 - 05.2022
Veterinary Assistant
Equine Veterinary Hospital Of Northern Indiana
05.2021 - 08.2021
Extern
Lincolnway Veterinary Clinic
05.2021 - 08.2021
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science - Genetics
Purdue University