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-Provided pre- and post-op surgical treatment including sedation, venipuncture, blood pressure assessment, catheterization, scrubbing in and recovery-Assisted in procedures including routine ovariohysterectomies and orchiectomies, and mass removals-Supported staff in the restraint for a variety of small animal medical procedures-Cleaned the hospital at the completion of the surgical and medical procedures-Interpreted bloodwork and urinalyses-Completed physical examinations-Restocked hospital supplies

-Interned and observed daily work including appointments, surgeries, procedures and paperwork-Regularly interacted with clients regarding illness, treatment, and preventative care for theiranimals-Assisted in procedures including routine ovariohysterectomies and orchiectomies, massremovals, foreign body, tibial tuberosity advancement, lateral suture, cystotomy, episioplasty,pyometra, declaws, and mass removal surgeries.-Completed physical examinations-Helped restrain animals and learned technical skills for different examinations-Observed emergency situations and procedures-Performed venipunctures, catheter placements, intubation, and other clinical skills

-Maintained mammalian cell lines, ran ion channel cell-based assays on various cell linesgaining cell culture experience and lab handling techniques-Operated lab automation including IonWorks Barracuda, IonWorks Quattro, and Tecanliquid handlers following safety procedures and ensuring machines worked appropriately-Interpreted data, prepared cells for cell-based assays, participated in weekly group meetingsincreasing knowledge of patch clamp, as well as improving professional communicationskills

-Ran specimens for automated urinalysis assays, tissue preparation for histological assays,recorded results developing skills in analyses, interpretation, and documentation-Practiced blood smears, utilizing two microscope slides to create a blood smear and dyes toanalyze samples-Gained understanding of the veterinary profession within industry while attending meetingswith supervising veterinarian-Trained contractor on proper use of lab equipment, documentation techniques, and datainterpretation to ensure continuity in the lab after summer experience