Veterinary Medicine Intern

• Jun 2023 - Present

Student Representative

• Jun 2020 - Jun 2023

Established NVA student representative position at Western University of Health Sciences Contact point between NVA and Western University CVM student population totaling over 400 students Scheduled educational talks Provided resources and support for veterinary students Facilitated distribution of externship and future career Established NVA student representative position at Western University of Health Sciences Contact point between NVA and Western University CVM student population totaling over 400 students Scheduled educational talks Provided resources and support for veterinary students Facilitated distribution of externship and future career

Veterinary Medicine Student

• Aug 2019 - Jun 2023

Fundraising director for the Western University chapter of VBMA 2019-2020 Vice president for the Western University chapter of SAVMA, 2019-2020 NVA Student Representative 2020-current Fundraising director for the Western University chapter of VBMA 2019-2020 Vice president for the Western University chapter of SAVMA, 2019-2020 NVA Student Representative 2020-current

Receptionist

• Mar 2017 - Aug 2019

Client service specialist for an AAHA accredited small animal hospital. Handled scheduling, check-in and check-out, and transactions. Filed medical documents and facilitated the exchange of information between our hospital and others including specialty centers and emergency facilities. Relayed doctor information to clients and provided support to those facing the loss of a pet. Additional tasks included; taking inventory of the hospital, placing orders for food and medical supplies, handling prescription refill requests, creating and sending county rabies reports, and deescalating stressful situations for both clients and patients. Show less

Veterinary Assistant

• Sep 2018 - Jun 2019

Assisted both veterinarians and veterinary technicians in all aspects of patient care at a dog and cat general practice Welcomed clients and patients into the hospital, recorded histories, and took entry vitals Entered patient information and treatment charges into the AVImark software platform Employed skills acquired from Fear Free certification courses to provide a comfortable and effective visit for the patients Collected laboratory samples and ran in-house lab assessments using the IDEXX series of machines as well as microscope slide reviews Performed subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous injections with proper OSHA needle handling techniques Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for sterile environment preparation using an autoclave Worked with orthopedic rehabilitation patients using a water 2018-09 - 2019-06 Education Verbal and written communication Good listening skills Subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous injection treadmill and cold laser Performed appropriate cleaning and sterilization of hospital environments and surgical suites Complied drug dosages and prescriptions for doctor approval Filled prescriptions and communicated with various pharmacies to best provide for the patient and client Positioned patients for radiographs and ultrasonography Show less