Katherine Smith
Princeton,WV
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
All Creatures Veterinary Clinic
Princeton, WV
05.2024 - Current
- Assist veterinarians with the care and treatment of companion animals.
- Feed and care for canine and feline boarders.
- Performed routine laboratory tests, including urinalysis, microbiology cultures, x-rays, and hematology.
- Assistant for routine surgical procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained kennels, holding areas, and surgical rooms.
Piglet Gut Health Research
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
01.2025 - Current
- Stain targets within all sections of the small intestine.
- Image intestinal samples.
- Analyze stain detections.
Ovine Program Volunteer
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
01.2025 - Current
- Handle and feed sheep at the barn facility.
- Assist with the preparation and cleanup for events.
- Complete hoof trimming, deworming, vaccinations, and administering a variety of medications.
- Assist in lambing procedures and processing.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Equine Program Volunteer
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Handle and feed horses at two barn facilities.
- Assist with preparation and cleanup for events.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant – Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Assist in lab setup, and be available for questions.
- Host exam review sessions.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant – Concepts of Biochemistry
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
01.2025 - Current
- Attend lectures, and be available for questions.
- Host exam review sessions and weekly office hours.
Equine Caretaker
Mercer Springs Farm
Princeton, WV
10.2020 - Current
- Daily care of competitive Saddlebred horses.
- Preparing horses for daily exercise.
Equine Breeding Seminar Participant/Volunteer
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Participate in a lecture series about equine breeding.
- Attend mare monitoring clinics and serve as a foal watch volunteer.
Probationary Member
Virginia Tech Rescue Squad
Blacksburg, VA
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Completed first aid training modules.
- Provided medical assistance to students & staff.
- Handled weekly overnight and day call duties.
Meal Delivery Volunteer
Amy’s House of Hope
Princeton, WV
01.2020 - Current
- Provide meals to the homeless community.
- Deliver meals to locations of need.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal & Poultry Sciences, Equine Emphasis
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.2026
Skills
- CPR certified
- Stop the Bleed training
- Equine handler and caretaker
- Sheep handler and caretaker
- Cattle handler
- Proper restraint of companion animals
- Microscope literate
- Trained in immunohistochemical staining
- Sterilize instruments
- Surgical preparation
- Clinical procedures
- Medication administration
- Animal first aid
- Medical record-keeping
- Small Animal Care Equipment Operation
- Sample collection
- Hematology Procedures
- Surgical procedures and support
- Prescription filling
- Animal husbandry
- Surgical assistance
- Patient discharge
Accomplishments
- Dean's List, Virginia Tech - Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, and Fall 2024
- Salutatorian, Class of 2022 - Princeton Senior High School
- President, National Honor Society - Princeton Senior High School
- Student Body Secretary - Princeton Senior High School
Affiliations
- Member, Club Pickleball Team - Virginia Tech
- Member, Collegiate Horseman's Association
- Member, Meraki Living Learning Community - Virginia Tech
- Captain, Tennis Team - Princeton Senior High School
- Five-time world champion saddleseat rider
- 2025 Little International Cattle Show
Certification
- CPR certified
- Stop the Bleed training
- Equine Breeding Seminar Series
- Laboratory Safety
- Virginia Tech Employee Training - Safety, Disaster Awareness, Respect in Employment, and Anti-Discrimination Compliance
Timeline
Piglet Gut Health Research
Virginia Tech
01.2025 - Current
Ovine Program Volunteer
Virginia Tech
01.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant – Concepts of Biochemistry
Virginia Tech
01.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant – Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Virginia Tech
08.2024 - 12.2024
Veterinary Assistant
All Creatures Veterinary Clinic
05.2024 - Current
Equine Program Volunteer
Virginia Tech
01.2024 - 12.2024
Equine Breeding Seminar Participant/Volunteer
Virginia Tech
01.2024 - 05.2024
Probationary Member
Virginia Tech Rescue Squad
09.2023 - 10.2023
Equine Caretaker
Mercer Springs Farm
10.2020 - Current
Meal Delivery Volunteer
Amy’s House of Hope
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Animal & Poultry Sciences, Equine Emphasis
Virginia Tech