Makiya Couch
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Offering strong foundation in scientific principles and readiness to learn and grow in laboratory setting. Producing accurate data collection and record-keeping, with focus on laboratory safety and protocols.
As well as bringing foundational understanding of animal care principles.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
CHE 112 Laboratory Assistant (General Chemistry I)
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro
09.2025 - Current
- Assist students with lab work and reports
- Help ensure safety precautions are being followed in the lab
- Ensuring proper PPE is being followed in the lab
Veterinary Assistant
Piedmont Communities Spay, Neuter, and Wellness Clinic
03.2025 - Current
- Assist with wellness exams
- Prepare vaccinations
- Perform fecals
- Perform blood draws
- Assistant veterinarian, where needed
Veterinary Technician
After-Hours Veterinary Emergency Clinic
Greensboro, NC
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Animal restraint
- Assist veterinarians
- Administer medications
- Conduct x-rays, and veterinary lab work including bloodwork, urinalysis etc., anesthesia, etc.
Education
Undergraduate - Biochemistry
University of North Carolina
Greensboro, NC05.2026
High school diploma - undefined
Durham School of the Arts
Durham, NC06.2022
Skills
- Leadership
- Lab Safety
- Listening
- Patience
- Understanding
- Quick learning
- Animal care
- Animal restraint
- Pet care
Accomplishments
UNCG Bronze Leadership Challenge completion (2025)
UNCG Silver Leadership Challenge completion (2026)
Affiliations
- President of the Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club August 2022 to August 2023 Volunteer and provide services to local animal shelters and organizations. Also, providing opportunities for foster animals to be adopted through events and announcements.
- Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society Member April 16, 2023, to Present
- UNCG Green Room Certified Presented October 17, 2022
- Ragsdale-Mendenhall Hall Council Role: Chair of Administration September 2, 2022, to April 29, 2023
- UNCG Student Government Association Role: Residential Senator September 2023 to August 2024
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Role: Member, Step and Stroll Master March 17, 2024, to Present
- Melanin In Medicine Club Role: Director of Community Service January 2024- Present
- ENGin Volunteer/ Mentor Role: Mentor/ Volunteer Assist Ukrainians with speaking English and learning clear English communication skills October 2025- Present
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CHE 112 Laboratory Assistant (General Chemistry I)
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
09.2025 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Piedmont Communities Spay, Neuter, and Wellness Clinic
03.2025 - Current
Veterinary Technician
After-Hours Veterinary Emergency Clinic
08.2024 - 03.2025
High school diploma - undefined
Durham School of the Arts
Undergraduate - Biochemistry
University of North Carolina
Additional Information
- Enrolled in a Pre-Veterinary medicine track
- UNCG Dean's List (2022)
- UNCG Chancellor's List (2023)
- LINKEDIN PROFILE: www.linkedin.com/in/makiya-c-7658b9295