Jessica Li
Brookline,MA
Summary
Dedicated Pre-Veterinary student ready to build clinical and laboratory skills as a proactive team-member. Enthusiastic to learn, and motivated to master new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Pathology; Student Laboratory Assistant
Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
Storrs, CT
01.2024 - Current
- Operated automated slide-staining machines.
- Organized, labeled and filed histology slides into appropriate folders or files.
- Cleaned and operated tissue processors according to schedules.
- Embedded tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks.
- Identified and trimmed tissues for further processing.
- Coverslipped glass slides for microscopic examination.
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
Newton, MA
06.2022 - Current
- Administered immunizations and treatments following veterinarian instructions.
- Answered client phone calls and responded to questions, scheduled appointments, and refilled prescriptions.
- Safely handled and restrained animals during procedures.
- Packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalyses, Gram stains, and CBCs.
Director of Volunteers
Students for Social Justice
Newton, MA
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to ensure a steady flow of volunteers.
- Designed and maintained volunteer orientation programs to introduce new volunteers to the organization's structure, policies, and procedures.
- Organized regular meetings with volunteers to discuss progress and plans within the organization.
Liaison to Newton Public Schools
Defund Newton Police Department
Newton, MA
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Acted as a point of contact between organizers from Newton Public Schools and volunteers from Defund NPD
- Attended meetings and kept accurate records from meetings
- Communicated updates from both parties via email
- Volunteered in assisting with in-person as well as virtual events
Violin Tutor
Suzuki School of Newton
Newton, MA
06.2017 - 08.2022
- Created individualized lesson plans for each student based on their skill level and learning style.
- Provided feedback to help improve students' overall performance on the instrument.
- Encouraged a positive environment that was conducive to learning and creativity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newton South High School
Newton, MA06-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Animal Science, Pathobiology
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CTSkills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Client Education
- Animal restraint
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Post-Operative Care
- Sample Collection
- Clinical Pathology
- Rabies Vaccinated
Timeline
Veterinary Pathology; Student Laboratory Assistant
Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
01.2024 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Director of Volunteers
Students for Social Justice
07.2020 - 09.2021
Liaison to Newton Public Schools
Defund Newton Police Department
05.2020 - 08.2021
Violin Tutor
Suzuki School of Newton
06.2017 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Newton South High School
Some College (No Degree) - Animal Science, Pathobiology
University of Connecticut
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