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Syeira Murray

Winston-Salem,NC

Summary

Motivated pre-veterinary student at Wake Forest University with strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills. Experienced working in fast-paced environments and passionate about animal care, science, and continuous learning. Seeking opportunities to gain hands-on experience and contribute positively to a team.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Director & Peer Director – Leadership and Character Program

Wake Forest University
08.2024 - Current

Direct and coordinate the Pre-Orientation program for incoming first-year students, ensuring a structured and engaging transition experience, Design and organize small-group placements, matching incoming students with peer leaders based on program goals and group dynamics, Develop and plan activities, discussions, and community-building experiences for orientation week, Lead and support peer directors in facilitating group sessions and mentoring incoming students, Serve as a liaison between program staff and student leaders to ensure smooth execution of all orientation components, Train and guide peer directors on leadership practices, facilitation skills, and student engagement strategies

Veterinary Technician Assistant

Best Care Animal Hospital
05.2026 - 09.2026

Facilitated patient intake, examinations, treatments, vaccinations, blood draws, laboratory testing, medication administration, and animal restraint to ensure comprehensive care. Maintained accurate medical records and prepared surgical and treatment areas, while monitoring patients and assisting veterinarians during surgical procedures, enhancing overall patient care and client communication. Managed front-desk responsibilities including scheduling appointments, answering phones, processing payments, and coordinating client and patient needs

Prepared exam rooms and supplies for appointments, supporting smooth patient flow.

Restrained dogs and cats safely during exams, treatments, and diagnostic procedures.

Sanitized instruments, cages, and treatment areas to maintain infection control standards.

Associate

Belk
05.2025 - 08.2025

Assisted customers with product selection, sizing, and purchases in a fast-paced retail environment, provided friendly and professional customer service to ensure a positive shopping experience, operated the cash register, processed transactions, and handled returns/exchanges accurately, maintained clean, organized, and visually appealing sales floor

Veterinary Clinic Shadowing

Animal Ark Veterinary Hospital
01.2025 - 05.2025

Shadowed veterinary professionals in a clinical setting to gain firsthand exposure to small animal medicine and surgical procedures. Observed routine examinations as well as sterilization surgeries, including spay and neuter procedures, while learning about patient care, surgical protocols, and veterinary decision-making

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Veterinary Studies

Wake Forest University
Winston Salem, North Carolina
05-2027

Japanese Language & Culture Minor

Wake Forest University
Winston Salem, North Carolina
05-2027

Skills

  • Program coordination and event planning
  • Leadership and peer mentoring
  • Communication, teamwork, organization and time management
  • Event coordination
  • Student engagement
  • Biological sciences (cell biology, physiology, chemistry foundations)
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace
  • Customer service and retail operations
  • Japanese (proficiency in speaking, reading, writing)

Timeline

Veterinary Technician Assistant

Best Care Animal Hospital
05.2026 - 09.2026

Associate

Belk
05.2025 - 08.2025

Veterinary Clinic Shadowing

Animal Ark Veterinary Hospital
01.2025 - 05.2025

Director & Peer Director – Leadership and Character Program

Wake Forest University
08.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Veterinary Studies

Wake Forest University

Japanese Language & Culture Minor

Wake Forest University
Syeira Murray