Looking to graduate from the University at Buffalo in Fall 2025 to continue to attend veterinary school in a DVM/PHD program. Interested in a career in wildlife health and conservation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Care of Ithaca
05.2023 - Current
Summers
Practiced creating plans for appointments
Checked out patients in a professional manner
Assisted veterinarians and veterinary technicians in handling patients for exams and procedures
Gathered histories on patients
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Blue Cross Animal Hospital of Amherst
02.2023 - Current
Assisted veterinarians and veterinary technicians in handling patients for exams and procedures
Gathered histories on patients
Maintained cleanliness throughout the hospital
Undergraduate Researcher
Rusche Lab
01.2024 - 12.2025
Rusche lab focuses on yeast genetics
Liana’s project investigates the influence of phosphorylation on the virulence of Candida glabrata, a pathogenic yeast.
She has experience doing wet lab techniques such as PCR, running gels, and bacterial and yeast transformations
Education
B.S - Biological Sciences
University at Buffalo
12.2025
Skills
Animal restraint
Veterinary terminology
Sanitation protocols
Client communication
Recordkeeping
Team player
Organized
Affiliations
Pre-Veterinary Association | President, Treasurer | 2 years on the Executive Board
Impulse Dance Force | Participating member | 3 years
UB Campus Living | Resident Assistant | 2 years
Accomplishments
Biological Sciences Honor Program | A selective program with a small cohort that cumulates with a research symposium
Darryl Raszl Fellowships for Juniors | $1400 fellowship
Client Services Representative at Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center / Veterinary Emergency + Critical CareClient Services Representative at Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center / Veterinary Emergency + Critical Care