Shawna Varichak

Enthusiastic and driven Doctor of Veterinary Medicine candidate eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Extensive medical experience gained through previous career as an ICU registered nurse. Demonstrated passion for volunteer and shelter medicine work. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in small animal general practice.

Collegiate volleyball player with captain honors—Fall 2005 to Fall 2008

COSIDA Academic All-American—Fall 2008

Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Scholarship recipient

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute full academic scholarship recipient

Dean’s List – Fall 2005 to Spring 2009 and Fall 2010 to Winter 2012

Michele M. and Ross M. Annable Scholar—2018

AIA Triangle Barkitecture

Co-Director – March 2018 to Present

• Annual design competition supported by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Triangle Chapter supporting local rescue organizations and animals in need by building unique pet architecture and other pet-inspired designs.

• 2019 inaugural event raised more than $6000 for our charity partner Hope Animal Rescue.

World Vets (Oprovet)

Veterinary Student Volunteer Managua, Nicaragua—March 2019

· 2-week intensive experience performing high volume spay/neuters for local pets and strays in need.

· Multiple horse clinics providing care for local working equids.