Curtis Abrams
New York,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented Veterinary Technician with three years of relevant experience and specific expertise in domestic animals. Recognized for dedication to excellent animal care and client service.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Assistant
VCA Forest South Animal Hospital
- Handling and restraining companion, agricultural and exotic species
- Cleaning clinics and enclosures, feeding animals, and reporting any concerning health signs observed to veterinarians and vet technicians.
Veterinary Technician
Animal Infirmary of Hoboken
08.2023 - Current
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
Veterinary Room Technician
VCA Forest South Animal Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Observed animals for health/Behavioral changes generally and post-operatively and obtained patient histories prior to veterinary examinations
- Provided medical care and support including vaccine administration and x-rays
- Assisted veterinarians during surgeries for domestic and exotic animals
- Collected, labeled, and organized fecal, blood, and serum samples
- Analyzed skin and ear cytologies
- Invoiced bills for veterinarians and technicians and filled prescriptions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY08.2023
Research
- Biochemistry/ Organic Chemistry, 08/2022, 12/2022, Capstone Laboratory, Experience with protein and nucleic acid purification using; salt fractionation, immunoprecipitation, ion exchange, affinity, and size exclusion chromatography., Analyzed proteins via SDS and BN PAGE, immunoblotting, and activity assays., Cloned and sequenced DNA., Synthesized and analyzed organic compounds using chromatography, extraction, crystallization, infrared spectroscopy, and polarimetry.
- Genetics Laboratory, 02/2021, 05/2021, Student Researcher, Utilized CRISPR/Cas9 to regulate gene expression., Performed bacterial and plasmid transformation, PCR, gel electrophoresis and primer design., Analyzed DNA recombination and synthesized sgRNA., Utilized UCSC genome browser, BLAT search genome, and SnapGene Viewer.
Leadership Experience
- Teaching Assistant, 08/2022, 12/2022, Animal Physiology (BIOAP 3110), Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, Held office hours twice a week to help students better understand the physiology and functions of various organs found in mammalian species., Proctored written exams and graded alternative exams
- Teaching Assistant, 02/2022, 05/2022, Evolutionary Biology (BIOEE 1780), Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, Held weekly office hours to help students understand the world of evolution and diversity., Made interactive activities to be used as learning aids in the class.
- Tutor/Coach, 03/2021, 05/2021, Dialogy Debate, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, Taught debate argument formation, rebuilding strategies, and rebuttal structures to a group of fourth and third grade students from Shanghai, China over a 10-week period.
- Co-Captain, 08/2016, 12/2021, Policy Debate, RTC Medical Prep and Cornell University, Debated policy resolutions on local and national circuits., Used a plethora of communication skills to win debates and speaker awards.
Coursework
- Biochemistry Lecture and Laboratory
- Genetics Lecture and Laboratory
- Animal Physiology
- Cell Physiology
- Comparative Physiology
- Evolutionary biology and diversity
- Investigative biology Laboratory
- Organic Chemistry
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Animal Infirmary of Hoboken
08.2023 - Current
Veterinary Room Technician
VCA Forest South Animal Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
Cornell University
Kennel Assistant
VCA Forest South Animal Hospital
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