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Molly Fry

Hawthorne,FL

Summary

Veterinary professional with history in laboratory environments, bringing valuable hands-on experience in conducting experiments and supporting research initiatives. Known for effective team collaboration and problem-solving with expertise in adapting roles as needed.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

University of Florida Veterinary Hospital
03.2020 - 07.2023
  • Organized and assisted with Primary Care’s spay/neuter program: main communication between other hospital departments, primary care, and clients. In charge of appropriately scheduling procedures, assessing patients' medical histories, and monitoring patients recovering from anesthesia.
  • Restrained patients using fear-free techniques.
  • Communicated with and educated clients on lab results, proper vaccine protocols, and medication instructions.
  • Collected and prepared lab samples. Ran in house test such as SNAP assays, fecal floats, and skin scrapings.
  • Maintained workplace to appropriate level of cleanliness or sterility.
  • References: Dr. Amy Stone (PCD chief veterinarian): stonea@vetmed.ufl.edu, 352-392-2235 and Keri Bentely (supervisor): 352-870-4452

Lead Monkey Caregiver and Med Staff

Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary
05.2019 - 01.2020
  • Maintained 130 monkeys' health and well-being by providing individually tailored diets and mental enrichment, monitoring monkeys' physical and mental state, and maintaining a clean and safe environment for the monkeys.
  • Responsible for ensuring all monkeys received appropriate medication as communicated by the veterinarian.
  • Trained and organized staff members to ensure all task were completed.
  • References: Bri Fried (lead staff and board member): 352-339-6922 and Kelli Willis (lead staff) : 703-819-8855

Research Assistant

UP-Reach Psychology Lab
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Data collection and analysis: PLS-5 assessment of toddlers, CLASS coding for teacher evaluations.
  • Data input: organizing raw data and data analyses via File Maker Pro.
  • Trained new research assistants on proper procedures.
  • References: Santiago Garcia (research head): s.garcia23@umiami.edu and Milena Mieles (supervisor): m.mieles@umiami.edu, (305)-934-3940

Veterinary Assistant

All Wild Things Animal Hospital
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Cared for and monitored patients independently by following veterinarian's detailed instructions.
  • Restrained patients to ensure patient, client, and staffs' safety.
  • Filled out prescriptions and disposed of expired drugs according to FDA guidelines.
  • Sterilized surgical instruments.
  • References: Clinic- allwildthings@gmail.com, (317)-255-9453

Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Attendant

Hope Veterinary Clinic
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • Monitored patients and cared for their well-bring.
  • Restrained patients for staff and patients' safety.
  • Prepared lab samples.
  • Maintained a clean environment to prevent spread of disease.
  • References: Brittany Burt (vet tech): (812)-343-8034 and (812) 526-2697 (clinic)

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -

University of Florida School of Veterinary Medicine
Gainesville, FL
05-2028

Microbiology I and Lab, Japanese for Communication VI

University of California San Diego Extension
01.2021

Bachelor’s degree - Biochemistry, Psychology

University of Miami
Miami, FL
05.2019

High School -

Columbus East High School
Columbus, IN
01.2015

Skills

  • Sterilization procedures
  • Phlebotomy
  • Sample preparation
  • Lab safety protocols
  • Protein assays
  • Data analysis
  • Pipetting accuracy

Volunteer Intern Experience

  • Volunteer with Operation Catnip (2022): maintained feral cats' health and clean environment, while monitoring cats' behaviors and physical conditions. Fulfilled tasks to assist humane society staff in closing procedures.
  • Volunteer in Biochemistry Lab at Miller’s School of Medicine (Feb 2019-May 2019): Prepared stocks of commonly needed chemicals, tested on pipetting and protein assay accuracy, followed detailed instructions to assist doctors in their research, and reported data and procedure instructions with scientific standards. Prepared cultures and, ran and evaluated gel electrophoresis tests on protein products. Emre Dikici (lead researcher): (859) 619-4844, EDikici@med.miami.edu
  • Volunteer at Millenium Elephant Foundation (Jul 2018): Assisted mahouts with maintaining elephants' health and well-being, made improvements around the foundation and constructed enrichment for the elephants. Learned about culture in Sri Lanka from locals and provided exercise instruction, socialization guidance and supervision for people with disabilities.
  • Intern at Exchange for Change (Aug 2016-Dec 2016): Input data, found grants, and fulfilled general bookkeeping tasks.
  • Instructor for Skate Therapy Class (Nov 2014-Jul 2018): Organized and taught therapeutic skating class for kids with disabilities. Created lesson plans and learning games unique to each student.

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant

University of Florida Veterinary Hospital
03.2020 - 07.2023

Lead Monkey Caregiver and Med Staff

Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary
05.2019 - 01.2020

Research Assistant

UP-Reach Psychology Lab
08.2018 - 05.2019

Veterinary Assistant

All Wild Things Animal Hospital
05.2018 - 08.2018

Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Attendant

Hope Veterinary Clinic
05.2017 - 08.2017

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -

University of Florida School of Veterinary Medicine

Microbiology I and Lab, Japanese for Communication VI

University of California San Diego Extension

Bachelor’s degree - Biochemistry, Psychology

University of Miami

High School -

Columbus East High School
Molly Fry