Dedicated and compassionate veterinary student with multiple years of clinical experience. Interested in gaining more technical skills and learning about veterinary medicine treatments and surgery in a positive and collaborative environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Nurse Assistant
Oakland Animal Hospital
08.2021 - 08.2023
Safely restrained animals for physical exams, monitored and administered medications to animals in treatment and during surgical procedures.
Performed radiographs, centrifuging blood, and completing in-house laboratory tests using IDEXX and Heska machines.
Completed canine and feline venipuncture and catheter placements under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian or veterinary nurse.
Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
Receptionist
Oakland Animal Hospital
06.2018 - 08.2023
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
Maintained multiple tasks and kept a calm and professional demeanor in high-stress level situations.
Became proficient in ImproMed & Covetrus software.
Research Assistant
MSU Swine Teaching & Research Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
Collected and analyzed confidential data, while enhancing my critical thinking skills.
Attention to detail skills were vital for pens to follow strict feed budgets and maintaining health for 200+ pigs for the research study.
Undergraduate Learning Assistant
Michigan State University
08.2020 - 05.2021
Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates Lab: Gained experience in vertebrate anatomy and the comparatives, taking detailed notes, and grading assignments.
Developmental Biology Lab: Gained experience in chicken embryology, staining and depigmentation techniques, RNAi experiments, horizontal autoclaving, preparing agar medium plates, and grading assignments.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Michigan State University CVM
East Lansing, MI
05.2021
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Michigan State University CVM
East Lansing, MI
05.2027
Skills
Medical History Collection
Nail Trimming
Thoracic and Abdominal Radiograph
Vaccinations
Surgical Preparation
General Anesthesia Monitoring
Instrument Pack Sterilization
Animal Behavior Observation
Client Education
Data Entry
Multi-Line Telephone Operation
Verbal and Written Communication
Extracurriculars
Class of 2027 Curriculum Representative
MSU's Student Chapter of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists - Wet Lab Coordinator
MSU's Chapter of Student American Veterinary Management Association - Jr. Membership Chair
MSU's Chapter of Veterinary Business Management Association - Secretary
Certification
Diversity and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine , Purdue University, 2022
Fundamentals - Animal Care Training , San Diego Zoo Global Academy, 2021
Timeline
Veterinary Nurse Assistant
Oakland Animal Hospital
08.2021 - 08.2023
Research Assistant
MSU Swine Teaching & Research Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
Undergraduate Learning Assistant
Michigan State University
08.2020 - 05.2021
Receptionist
Oakland Animal Hospital
06.2018 - 08.2023
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Michigan State University CVM
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Michigan State University CVM
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