Experience

Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region
• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Veterinarian

  • Dec 2020 - Present

First Coast No More Homeless Pets
• United States
• Veterinary Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Associate Veterinarian

  • Jun 2019 - Dec 2020


Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Small Animal On-Call ER Surgery Technician

  • Apr 2018 - May 2019

  Set-up and run operating room for emergency procedures after-hours. Complete pre- and post-operative patient safety checklists. Set-up and run operating room for emergency procedures after-hours. Complete pre- and post-operative patient safety checklists.



Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital - Center for Companion Animal Studies

• Student Researcher

  • Apr 2016 - May 2019

  Student research assistant under Dr. Michael Lappin. Duties include assisting with various research projects, including field work at an animal shelter, developing study protocols, participating in laboratory meetings and discussions, collecting blood and tissue samples, and performing occasional procedures in the lab. Focus of research is infectious disease in small animals, particularly in a shelter setting. Student research assistant under Dr. Michael Lappin. Duties include assisting with various research projects, including field work at an animal shelter, developing study protocols, participating in laboratory meetings and discussions, collecting blood and tissue samples, and performing occasional procedures in the lab. Focus of research is infectious disease in small animals, particularly in a shelter setting.



Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Summer Scholar Research Program

• Student Researcher

  • Apr 2017 - Aug 2017

  Conducted a research project aimed at reducing stress, diarrhea, and upper respiratory tract disease in shelter cats. Attended seminars on conducting scientific research, which included writing abstracts, making and presenting scientific posters, and maintaining high ethical conduct. Presented a research poster at the 2017 National Veterinary Scholars Symposium at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. Currently performing data analysis and authoring a paper for publication. Conducted a research project aimed at reducing stress, diarrhea, and upper respiratory tract disease in shelter cats. Attended seminars on conducting scientific research, which included writing abstracts, making and presenting scientific posters, and maintaining high ethical conduct. Presented a research poster at the 2017 National Veterinary Scholars Symposium at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. Currently performing data analysis and authoring a paper for publication.



Southern Animal Foundation

• United States
• Veterinary Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Veterinary Technician

  • Jun 2014 - Jul 2015

  Assisted veterinarians with exams, surgery, and medical procedures. Facilitated communication with clients. Collected and processed samples for in-clinic laboratory analysis, and maintained laboratory machines. Assisted in managing a high volume spay and neuter clinic, including intakes of patients, anesthetic induction, patient recovery, screening for infectious diseases, and providing discharge instructions to clients. Assisted veterinarians with exams, surgery, and medical procedures. Facilitated communication with clients. Collected and processed samples for in-clinic laboratory analysis, and maintained laboratory machines. Assisted in managing a high volume spay and neuter clinic, including intakes of patients, anesthetic induction, patient recovery, screening for infectious diseases, and providing discharge instructions to clients.



NOLA Pedicabs

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent Contractor

  • Aug 2012 - Jun 2014

  Pedicab driver in the French Quarter and surrounding areas. Offered tours of the French Quarter, Marigny, and Garden District. Provided entertainment and interesting factoids about New Orleans history, architecture, and culture. Pedicab driver in the French Quarter and surrounding areas. Offered tours of the French Quarter, Marigny, and Garden District. Provided entertainment and interesting factoids about New Orleans history, architecture, and culture.



Loyola University University New Orleans

• United States
• Higher Education

• College of Law - Dean's Office Assistant

  • Sep 2011 - Jan 2013

  Assisted the Deans of the law school with administrative duties. Served as a courier of various documents between campuses. Assisted the Deans of the law school with administrative duties. Served as a courier of various documents between campuses.



Pyramid's Cafe

• United States
• Restaurants

• Food Server

  • Mar 2012 - Oct 2012

  Answered phone calls, managed take out and delivery orders, served tables. Answered phone calls, managed take out and delivery orders, served tables.



Audubon Nature Institute

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Audubon Zoo Intern - Bird Department and Hospital

  • Jan 2011 - Aug 2011

  Assisted zookeepers in the bird department and zoo hospital with animal husbandry and exhibit maintenance. Attended daily hospital rounds and observed the zoo veterinarians. Assisted zookeepers in the bird department and zoo hospital with animal husbandry and exhibit maintenance. Attended daily hospital rounds and observed the zoo veterinarians.



Loyola University New Orleans - Academic Resource Center

• Private Tutor

  • Oct 2009 - May 2011

  Provided individual and group tutoring sessions in chemistry, biology, and economics. Proctored exams. Provided individual and group tutoring sessions in chemistry, biology, and economics. Proctored exams.