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 Grafton09.2027
Biology, Spanish, Anthropology
Washington University in Saint Louis
05.2023
High School Diploma -
Saddle River Day School
Saddle River, NJ05.2019
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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