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Toronto, On, Ca

Denver, Colorado, United States

Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada

Developed problem solving skills conducive to real veterinary responsibilities through:- Independently conducting up to 11 patient cases on a daily basis, including but not limited to vaccine appointments, patients with tick-borne, dermatologic, ophthalmic, and/or otic pathology and empirically prescribing medications such as antibiotics, anti-fungals, steroids, NSAIDs, anti-emetics, and sedatives- Leading multiple emergency cases such as respiratory distress and trauma patients with veterinary supervision- Following patient cases and corresponding appropriately with clients regarding diagnostic test results and next steps regarding treatment- Independently performing numerous elective ovariohysterectomies and castration surgeries- Assisting poultry, bovine, and small ruminant veterinarians in farm calls such as routine blood collection screening programs, herd pregnancy checks, and small ruminant lameness, respectively- Practicing equine joint ultrasonography for purposes of Equine Sports Medicine

Thornhill, Ontario, Canada

- Performed catheterizations, blood draws, and intubations on patients for use in blood tests and surgeries- Assisted in appointments through appropriate patient restraint, comfort, and client communication- Delivered optimal customer service through answering client calls related to appointment scheduling, veterinarian inquiries, inter-hospital cooperation, insurance claims, and lab work/screening test results- Monitored anesthesia for surgery patients through charting of vitals and anesthetic machine parameters

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Assisted in core Intensive Care through:- Calculating and administering medication doses-Assessing vital parameters- Physical restraint of patients - IV catheter placement- Blood sampling from jugular, cephalic, and saphenous veins- Running and analyzing bloodwork such as blood gas values, hematocrit and Packed Cell Volume, Activated Clotting Time (ACT), Prothrombin Time (PT), and Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT).

Guelph, Ontario

- Responsible for mouse husbandry, identification, and healthcare- Performed procedures on mice samples such as DNA Hotshot, Polymerase Chain Reaction, and DNA Gel Electrophoresis- Assisted in research poultry data collection and video behavioural analysis

Toronto, Canada Area

- Responsible for the behavioral, physiological, and psychological monitoring of patients in (Intensive Care Unit)- Administered animal-specific nutrition plans- Assisted specialist veterinary clinicians and technicians in procedures including catheter placement, sonography, radiography, physical exams, and emergency patient intakes

Toronto, Canada Area

- Developed efficient organizational systems to lead large groups of children- Coordinated and led daily activities for groups of children aged 4-10- Delegated leadership and logistical responsibilities to counsellors and counsellors-in-training- Communicated with parents regarding child behaviour

Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine

Activities and Societies: Students of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (SCVMA), Student Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care.

Bachelor Of Science - Bscg, Bio-Medical Sciences, 94.0

Activities and Societies: Wild Ontario, Future Vets Club, STEM Fellowship, Intramural Frisbee League, Animal Biosciences Research Assistant