Performed surgical procedures on large animals and rabbits - including thoracotomies for telemetry implants, pacemaker lead and generator implantations, Konigsberg pressure transducer implantations, vascular access port implants, de-instrumentations, and basic laceration wound closures. Experience with intravascular imaging in rabbits. Skilled in rodent surgical procedures including carotid artery denudation, telemetry implantations and vascular catheter placements. Trained in all aspects of aseptic surgical and necropsy techniques.

Established a new animal care facility at Hopewell, New Jersey for BMS – Veterinary Sciences. Developed operating procedures and training modules for animal care and research staff. Prepared for and achieved AAALACI accreditation. Generated documentation for the accreditation process and was involved in the facility/document inspection procedure. Transferred the research groups of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Diseases from Princeton to Hopewell, NJ. Animal Care and Use Committee Chairperson.

Supervised animal care technicians in barrier and conventional areas within a multi-species environment in union and non-union settings. Established and maintained two high priority barrier colonies housing transgenic and immunocompromised rodents.