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Michelle Hudson

Hampstead,North Carolina

Summary

Experienced animal care professional with a strong background in animal handling and clinical procedures. Demonstrated success in enhancing patient care and maintaining high sanitation standards. Skilled in team collaboration to boost operational efficiency, with proven time management and customer service abilities in fast-paced settings.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

House of Amethyst Gifts
Hampstead, North Carolina
12.2024 - Current
  • Founded and operated a small homemade gift company specializing in handcrafted items.
  • Developed diverse product lines, including bookmarks, bookends, and jewelry.

Intern

North Carolina Zoo VHS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
Asheboro, North Carolina
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • Completed 12-week internship at North Carolina Zoo's Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, averaging 18 hours weekly.
  • Trained in effective wildlife interaction techniques to promote animal welfare.
  • Managed sanitation protocols for facilities to ensure health and safety standards.

Veterinary Assistant

Forest Hills Veterinary Hospital
Wilmington, North Carolina
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Assisted veterinarians with patient care, documenting medical histories, and educating clients on vaccinations.
  • Observed multiple surgical procedures to gain practical knowledge and experience.
  • Performed nail trimmings, fecal flotations, urinalysis, and various snap tests.
  • Prepared prescriptions and mixed injections for administration by veterinarians.

Intern

Buies Creek Veterinary Hospital
Lillington, North Carolina
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Assisted with holding various breeds and sizes of dogs and cats for medical procedures.
  • Supported office staff in organizing and filing patient charts for efficient record-keeping.
  • Maintained proper sanitation standards throughout the veterinary hospital to promote safety.

Education

B.S. - Biology

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC
05.2024

Skills

  • Veterinary procedures
  • Animal handling
  • Clinical skills
  • Patient care
  • Sanitation practices
  • Animal behavior
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Wildlife rehabilitation

Accomplishments

Independent Researcher
Campbell University, under the mentorship of Dr. Michelle Thomas, 2022 to 2024

  • Conducted independent microbiology research on an antimicrobial-producing Bacillus species isolated from a soil sample.
  • Performed phenotypic and genotypic testing to identify the isolate.
  • Assessed antibiotic resistance and antimicrobial activity against various ESKAPE Safe Relatives.
  • Developed technical skills including micropipetting, T-streaking, media preparation, agarose gel electrophoresis, and Gram staining.
  • Presented findings at:
    Campbell University’s Wiggins Symposium (2023, 2024)
    North Carolina Academy of Science Annual Meeting, East Carolina University (2023)
    Association of Southeastern Biologists Annual Meeting, Chattanooga, TN (2024)

Timeline

Owner

House of Amethyst Gifts
12.2024 - Current

Intern

North Carolina Zoo VHS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
08.2024 - 10.2024

Veterinary Assistant

Forest Hills Veterinary Hospital
05.2023 - 07.2023

Intern

Buies Creek Veterinary Hospital
09.2022 - 05.2023

B.S. - Biology

Campbell University
Michelle Hudson