Sydney Brissette-Rodriguez

• Trained by licensed veterinarians and veterinary technicians to work independently alongside mixed species doctors during appointments.

• Filled prescriptions, drew blood, administered vaccines, helped restrain animals, handled veterinary equipment, maintained cleanliness, and scheduled clients.

• Communicated with staff to educate owners about diagnoses, medications, and treatments.

• Observed exotic veterinary specialists during surgeries, examinations, vaccinations, euthanasia, and patient assessments, enhancing knowledge of clinical practices.

• Gained comprehensive understanding of high-intensity workflow in exotic animal hospital, contributing to effective patient care.

• Transcribed medical records, maintained clinic cleanliness, and restrained exotic animal species to support veterinary procedures.

• Managed comprehensive perioperative care for canine and feline patients, executed catheter placements, and monitored post-operative vital monitoring at a rainforest field-site.
• Collaborated with a fast-paced spay and neuter surgeon and nationwide peers provide free local pet and stray spay and neuter services to combat animal overpopulation.
• Enhanced clinical knowledge in educational seminars focused on veterinary physiology, essential technician skills, and the socio-economic history of the serviced communities.

• Maintained exotic and zoo animal husbandry by performing morning and closing protocols, feedings, routine health evaluations, and habitat adjustments.
• Facilitated interactive presentations through stimulating discussions on animal advocacy while handling animals to educate a diverse audience. enrichment sessions, utilizing deep knowledge of individual animal profiles to engage and educate guests.
• Earned advanced animal handling privileges by passing increasingly challenging verbal and written assessments to demonstrate mastery of species-specific care and presentation skills.

• Trained by veterinarians to assist doctors while independently administering vaccines, restraining patients, filling prescriptions, supervised surgeries and procedures, monitoring patient vitals after procedures, and navigated appointment software.
• Educated clients on animal welfare, the rationale behind procedures, and empathetically communicated quality of life conversations.
• Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of examination rooms and surgical areas.
• Supported veterinary staff in handling and restraining animals during examinations.
• Assisted in administering medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians.

• Maintained husbandry, performed feedings, and analyzed animal welfare for zoo animals such as goats, miniature horses, capybaras, and pigs.

• Communicated and collaborated with coworkers to ensure all tasks were thoroughly and efficiently completed.

• Accepted to worker under Dr. Huson to investigate the genetic origins of the performance, behavior, phenotypic traits, and disease proliferation using sled dogs as a model system.
• Operated the Observer software to compile comparative data sets on the cognitive decline of retired sled dogs as a contribution for genetic analysis on numerous projects.
• Attended weekly laboratory meetings to proactively pursue bench research experience to process genetic samples and perform precise quality control analyses on saliva samples.

• Elected president 05/2025, elected Treasurer 12/2024, Member since 09/2024

• Orchestrated engaging campus events, developed semester schedules, delegated E-board responsibilities, sent campus-wide emails, and connected general body members by planning captivating meetings.

• Elected Treasurer 08/2025, Member since 10/2024.
• Compiled comprehensive inventory lists and budget sheets, organized expenses, helped organize and volunteer for the semesterly SPLASH event which aimed to educate local middle and high school children.

• Attended monthly meetings, engaged in peer-led discussions, attended veterinary professional presentations, and observed foundational clinical demonstrations such as suture demonstrations.

• Sang as an Alto II for this auditioned, mixed voice choir.
• Attended weekly, two-hour rehearsals to rehearse a diverse choral repertoire, proactively participate in sectional rehearsals, and passionately sing in performances each semester.

• Sang as an Alto I for this auditioned, women's choir.
• Attended bi-weekly rehearsals to refine choral techniques, utilize active collaboration to coordinate delicate sounds, master a diverse choral repertoire, proactively participate in sectional rehearsals, and passionately sing in performances each semester.

• Elected as president where I facilitated engaging club meetings, orchestrated community outreach volunteer opportunities, and worked alongside the faculty advisor to cultivate inclusivity, originality, and encourage peer contributions.

• Inducted into this merit-based organization where I embraced its mission to promote civic engagement as I proactively volunteered to strengthen my community.

• Casted as the lead role, Janet, in this local production of the Rocky Horror Picture Show Picture Show.
• Committed myself to late night rehearsals, memorizing lines, and mastering stage directions throughout the week to ultimately polish scenes for live performances on November 1st and 2nd.

• Casted in various roles ensemble roles and as the lead role of Paula Abagnale in Catch Me if You Can, I committed to the performing arts through auditioning and participating in high school musicals.

• 3.65 GPA