-Restrained dogs and cats for physical examination and injections-Operated a digital radiograph machine to create diagnostic radiographs-Performed start-to-finish dental cleanings on dogs-Managed clinic front desk, took calls, and checked in and out clients-Cared for and medicated all boarded animals throughout week and weekend-Trained new employees on job duties and animal restraint during examination-Analyzed fecal floats under a microscopeSeasonal work experience on school breaks

• Restrained cats and dogs for examination• Educated new owners in puppy handling and training• Performed various procedures, including vaccination, x-rays, dentals, and euthanasia• Prepared bloodwork and vaccinations• Assisted in surgery• Taught a new employee job activities

-Vaccinated, fed, dewormed, and cared for 200+ sheep and ~50 dairy goat (at times)-Castrated, docked tails, tagged, processed, assisted with birth of, and disbudded young-Utilized reproductive technology including CIDRs, induced superovulation, and embryo transfer-Assisted with FFA and Conner Prairie workshops to demonstrate ultrasound and AI techniques

Analyzed phage resistance in Salmonella enterica and Salmonella typhimurium- Utilized a matched pair design to test both strains in raw pork and raw eggs- Inoculated samples of raw pork and eggs with strains of Salmonella and cultured the media- Diluted and plated media,- Cultured pork and egg samples to determine Salmonella strain resistance to phagesEvaluation of microbiome composition changes in pig ileum, cecum, and fecal samples- Extracted DNA from samples- Performed PCR to copy the gene of interest- Utilized gel electrophoresis to purify DNA samples- Analyzed statistical data from findings- Presented finding at the Purdue Undergraduate Research and Poster SymposiumGeneral activities - Performed spot assays, plaque assays, and phage purifications - Prepared media, including phage overlays, XLT and LB agarsWorked under Dr. Paul D Ebner, Microbiologist

Barn Management- Maintained 4am-4pm milking schedule of ~40 goats- Practiced good animal husbandry in the care of ~80 goats- Monitored the milk volume and composition of milk from all lactating does- Analyzed the volume and composition data using statisticsAssistant Cheesemaker- Assisted in making ten different types of cheese- Pumped and pasteurized milk- Aided in cheese affinage

-Prepared vaccinations and cats, dogs, sheep, goats, and pigs for surgery in a mixed animal clinic-Aided in surgeries including spay/neuter, amputation, embryo transfer, hernia fix, and C-section-Employed safe procedures to restrain cats, dogs, sheep, goats, and pigs-Utilized reproductive technologies including AI, ultrasound, CIDRs, and induced superovulation