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Samantha J. Cohen

North Grafton

Summary

Passionate second year veterinary student with interests in zoological medicine and opthalmology.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Student

Tufts Student Summer Research Program
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Wrote research paper and poster on validation of the ADVIA 2120 hematology machine for elephants
  • Analyzed and performed statistical analysis of elephant CBC data
  • Collaborated with Roger Williams Park Zoo veterinary team and the Tufts Pathology staff

Veterinarian Assistant

Central West End Veterinary Clinic
01.2021 - 05.2023
  • Clean and maintain kennels and exam rooms
  • Take SOAP notes and scribe for veterinarians
  • Assist veterinarians and vet technicians with animal examinations

Intern

New England Wildlife Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted veterinarians with examinations and surgeries for exotic pets including bearded dragons, guinea pigs, and parrots
  • Engaged in the rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife, including rabies vectors such as raccoons and skunks
  • Maintained cleanliness of habitats and distributed diets to patients

Reproduction Management Center (RMC) Research Assistant

Saint Louis Zoo
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Received, packaged, and shipped contraceptive implants to US zoos and wildlife institutions
  • Invoiced zoos and enter data into contraceptive database
  • Participated and logged data for ongoing research projects within the RMC

Crisis Counselor Volunteer

Crisis Text Line
04.2020 - 04.2022
  • Completed 30 hours to learn empathetic crisis intervention
  • Volunteers virtually at least 4 hours a week, aids texters in crisis such as mental health, abuse, etc


Counselor and Lifeguard

Camp Timber Tops
06.2018 - 08.2021
  • Counselor for kids 10-12 at summer sleepaway camp
  • Lived in bunk with campers for 7 weeks
  • Mitigated conflict, ensured campers followed schedule and standard protocol
  • Guarded open water lake and performed basic first aid when applicable

Intern

WildCare Cape Cod
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Engaged in the rehabilitation of wild animals including songbirds, rodents, sea birds, and fowl
  • Prepared species-specific diets and habitats
  • Assisted in the rescue and the release of wildlife
  • Contributed to hourly hand feedings of orphaned patients

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine At Tufts University
North Grafton
09.2027

Biology, Spanish, Anthropology

Washington University in Saint Louis
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Saddle River Day School
Saddle River, NJ
05.2019

Skills

  • Working with domestic and wild animals
  • Photography
  • Graphic design
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Public speaking
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Excel

Timeline

Research Student

Tufts Student Summer Research Program
05.2024 - 08.2024

Intern

New England Wildlife Center
05.2022 - 08.2022

Reproduction Management Center (RMC) Research Assistant

Saint Louis Zoo
09.2021 - 05.2022

Intern

WildCare Cape Cod
05.2021 - 07.2021

Veterinarian Assistant

Central West End Veterinary Clinic
01.2021 - 05.2023

Crisis Counselor Volunteer

Crisis Text Line
04.2020 - 04.2022

Counselor and Lifeguard

Camp Timber Tops
06.2018 - 08.2021

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine At Tufts University

Biology, Spanish, Anthropology

Washington University in Saint Louis

High School Diploma -

Saddle River Day School

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