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Meri Kojima

Meri Kojima

Mill Valley,CA

Summary

Currently, I am an incoming senior at UC Berkeley who is actively applying to veterinary schools. My interest is in companion animal medicine, and I have gained broad knowledge in patient care, as well as client communication, ever since my junior year of high school.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Canine Technician

Pawfund
Oakland, CA
03.2025 - Current
  • Administered core vaccines and oral deworming medication for low-income communities.
  • Gave informational talks on spay/neuter, and recommended affordable services.
  • Assisted veterinarians in patient exams.

Lab Assistant

UC Berkeley Wildsoet Lab
Berkeley, CA
01.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for administering various eye drops, measuring intraocular pressure, and performing contact lens sterilization and insertion on guinea pigs.
  • Conducted monthly weight and health checks, as well as nail trimming, on over 60 guinea pigs.
  • Communicated any abnormalities to the lab veterinarian.
  • Attended weekly lab meetings to analyze articles on myopia and discuss ways to improve current lab procedures in ethical ways.

Opossum and Squirrel Foster Care-Taker

Wildcare Rehabilitation Hospital
San Rafael, CA
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Cared for six orphaned Virginia opossums (six to seven weeks old), rescued from the pouch of a deceased mother.
  • Nurtured one fox squirrel and two western squirrels from the neonatal stage, caring for them during the critical period when their eyes were still closed.
  • Tube-fed (for opossums) and syringe-fed (for squirrels) specialized formula up to five times a day, gave SQ fluids and Clavamox, assisted in urination by gently stimulating them, charted weights, and ensured a clean and heated environment.

Wildlife Hospital Intern

Wildcare Rehabilitation Hospital
San Rafael, CA
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Authored a 200-page wildlife radiography handbook that compiles information from hospital records and recent research papers.
  • Performed intake and stabilization of injured or orphaned wildlife.
  • Studied the NWRA manual and received 100% on the final examination.
  • Carried out technical skills (e.g., blood draws, catheter placement, wing splinting, heart-stick euthanasia) under proper staff supervision.

Veterinary Technician

Camino Alto Veterinary Hospital
Mill Valley, CA
01.2021 - 09.2023
  • Assisted veterinarians in performing surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, monitoring anesthesia levels, and administering medications to animals.
  • Assisted in physical examinations and diagnostic tests, such as ultrasounds, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
  • Communicated with clients regarding their pets' health status or progress reports.
  • Maintained accurate records of all treatment provided to animals including medical history files and vaccination certificates.
  • Cleaned and disinfected cages, kennels, runs, and animal holding areas.

Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Pets Referral Center
Berkeley, CA
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Delivered emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
  • Organized inventory supplies according to established protocols.
  • Cared for hospitalized pets under direct supervision of technician members.
  • Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
  • Communicated with veterinarians and technicians to maintain patient flow.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Integrative Biology

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
05-2026

Timeline

Canine Technician

Pawfund
03.2025 - Current

Opossum and Squirrel Foster Care-Taker

Wildcare Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2024 - 08.2024

Wildlife Hospital Intern

Wildcare Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024

Lab Assistant

UC Berkeley Wildsoet Lab
01.2023 - Current

Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Pets Referral Center
10.2022 - 03.2023

Veterinary Technician

Camino Alto Veterinary Hospital
01.2021 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Integrative Biology

University of California, Berkeley

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