Ziling (Ivy) Liu

• Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
• Assisted in diagnostic procedures such as radiographs, bloodwork analysis, and urine testing for comprehensive patient evaluations.
• Contributed to client satisfaction through compassionate communication regarding pet health concerns and updates on treatment progress.
• Enhanced clinic efficiency by maintaining clean and organized treatment areas, surgical suites, and kennels.

• Assisted zoo vet in physical examinations and diagnostic testing, such as: Blood drawing, ultrasound, skin cytology; and medicine application: IV fluid, subcutaneous fluid and other oral medication of giant pandas, tigers, polar bears, tortoises, non-human primates, African elephants, rhinos and giraffes
• Supported the animal behavior and environmental enrichment program for the giant panda, Bengal white tiger, polar bear, chimpanzee, giraffes, and lions
• Gathered animals' behavioral data after the new enrichment tools were implemented.
• Improved living conditions for more than 20 animals during my internship

The research trial focuses on plasma exosomes as mediators of the insulin resistance of pregnancy and obesity in ruminants.

• Handling large animals
• Collecting blood sample from central venous catheters and basic catheter maintenance
• Dependable on doing repetitive lab work independently such as ITT/GTT test and serum preparation with centrifuge
• Recording and calculating daily nutrition intake for 15 animals and reporting any abnormalities to supervisor

• Assisted students on lectures material concept and assignment
• Explained complicated concepts in easier language
• Helped professors respond student's email on time
• Managed online Canvas course platforms through moderating discussions, creating modules, and grading assignments
• Courses: Animal Ethics, Animal Nutrition, Dairy Sheep Management, and General Microbiology