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Asheville, NC, US

Weaverville, North Carolina, United States

• Provides daily care and support for the dogs in treatment, adhering to the BRCSOPs and low stress handling and approach.
• Ensures the comfort and cleanliness of shelter animal population on a daily basis.
• Monitors and helps maintain the medical and behavioral health of shelter animals; documenting all medical and behavioral concerns and observations on a daily basis.
• Ensures adherence to nutrition, sanitation and infectious disease-preventionprotocols established by the ASPCA’s Shelter Medicine Services team and BRC Operations Management.
• Complies with specific feeding programs established by the Senior Director of Medical.
• Supports the behavioral growth of the dogs in treatment, in coordination with the Behavior Branch and treatment paradigms of the program.

Asheville, North Carolina, United States

Manages appointment flow by collecting patient history and vital signs, then prepares and administers appropriate treatment (including injectables) for the patient as directed by a veterinarian.Assists with taking multiple-view radiographs.Collects and processes laboratory samples such as blood, urine, feces, and various cytologies.Restrains animals in a.

-Designs and produces at least 100 prints, paintings, stickers, jewelry and other physical media for purchase at Southeast Punk Flea Market events- Consistently prints and designs business cards, price sheets, banners, social media posts, etc. through Canva for distribution- Promotes future events, process videos, and finished artwork through social media.

James Island, South Carolina, United States

- Served as an interim Shelter Manager in addition to normal intake duties during December of 2022- Develops and maintains relationships with other shelters throughout the Lowcountry to save the lives of as many animals as possible and maintain a no-kill community- Provides medical care to all animals entering the shelter, including vaccinations.

- Continuously strives to teach science to one hundred 7th graders in a Title I school using fun, engaging methods- Active member of the school’s community outreach committee, which works to strengthen the partnership between the surrounding community and the school- Mentors children outside school hours one-on-one as a science tutor in order to.

Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Area

• Educates each adopter about canine parvovirus, kennel cough, heartworm and flea prevention, vaccination plans, his or her new pet’s medical history, and other important animal care in detail
• Thoroughly answers and discusses any questions from new adopters about caring for a new pet
• Cares for each animal by providing food, water, regular runs outside, and enrichment time while taking note of each animal’s personality to relay to potential adopters
• Assists in training new employees
• Cross-trained in "The Healing Place" to care for animals in need of medical assistance

Clemson, South Carolina

• Explored the linkage between Intrauterine Growth Retardation (IUGR) to subsequent heart problems including hypertension and coronary heart disease in sheep with an undergraduate team of six members
• Measured blood flow values of the fetal umbilical cord, fetal aorta, and maternal femoral artery in 25 ewes using Philips and GE ultrasound machinery
• Extracted, prepared and analyzed data using Microsoft Excel
• Due to COVID-19, the project abstract was unable to be submitted, but future submission and publication with the American Association of Animal Science is anticipated when travel is safe.

Seneca, South Carolina

• Prepared and administered vaccines
• Managed and maintained over 500 animal health records using the Avimark program
• Filled prescriptions and communicated with owners
• Performed hematocrit tests and analyzed microscopic bacterial growth from skin swabs
• Performed restraint and positioned animals during medical examinations
• Ensured that all animals in the Crossroads Animal Rescue Program were properly cared for with regular walks, feedings, and necessary medication

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Animal & Veterinary Sciences

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega, National Service Fraternity; Women in Animal and Veterinary Sciences (WAVS); Women in Science.

Associate Of Science - As, Veterinary Technology

While working full-time, I am earning my A.A.S. in Veterinary Technology with the goal of becoming credentialed as a Registered Veterinary.

International Baccalaureate Diploma, South Carolina Diploma

Activities and Societies: Beta Club, Junior Civitans, Spanish Club, Show ChoirGraduated from Northwestern High School in 2016 with highest.