Motivated Animal Sciences student seeking internship in captive wild animal management to gain hands-on experience. Friendly and enthusiastic with strong drive to learn.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
USDA Laboratory Assistant
University of Missouri System
Columbia, MO
03.2024 - Current
Acts as first assistant in a brand new laboratory studying virology.
Maintains lab inventory and orders supplies as needed.
Review literature to stay current with industry trends and developments.
Precise data collection, record keeping, and procedure following.
Maintains sterile environment.
Growing cell cultures and mixing growth medium with immense accuracy.
Teaching Assistant- Zoology
University of Missouri System
Columbia, MO
01.2023 - Current
Applies knowledge to prepare lab dissections and answer student questions during and outside of class.
Grades weekly lab assignments, attendance, and laboratory exams according to professors instructions.
Communicates professionally with colleagues and professor to provide the best learning experience for students.
Research Assistant
College of Veterinary Medicine
Columbia, MO
10.2022 - Current
Assist in collecting various samples from dairy heifers while maintaining an organized workspace.
Monitors the environment to ensure animal safety.
Organize, label and store study specimens.
Practices sterilization techniques in the laboratory when transferring samples to blood agar plates and precisely measuring samples using micropipettes.
Ensures study is being performed correctly, answering questions and providing assistance when needed.
Veterinary Receptionist
Rolling Hills Animal Hospital
Columbia, MO
06.2022 - Current
Collaborates with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Assists veterinarians with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and maintaining patient files.
Provides support to veterinary technicians by preparing necessary documents before each appointment.
Provides customer service by answering questions related to pet care and medications prescribed by the veterinarian.