Experience

VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center
• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Small Animal Rotating Intern

  • Jun 2023 - Present

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee
• 4th Year Rotation Student

  • May 2022 - May 2023

Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital
• Student Technician

  • Nov 2019 - May 2022


University Veterinary Hospital

• United States
• Veterinary Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Exam Room Nurse

  • Jan 2018 - May 2019

  Maintain and update patient files, write up estimates, invoices, and prescription labels. I go over patient history and records with the client, and take vital signs (temperature, heart rate, respiration rate, BCS, evaluate mucous membranes, and capillary refill time) and then inform the veterinarian about the patient's background and reason for visit. As the veterinarian suggests various treatments, fill out an estimate to go over with the client. Also note any other advice the veterinarian… Show more Maintain and update patient files, write up estimates, invoices, and prescription labels. I go over patient history and records with the client, and take vital signs (temperature, heart rate, respiration rate, BCS, evaluate mucous membranes, and capillary refill time) and then inform the veterinarian about the patient's background and reason for visit. As the veterinarian suggests various treatments, fill out an estimate to go over with the client. Also note any other advice the veterinarian gives to the client. Hold animals for blood draws, ultrasounds, nail clippings, and/or vaccinations. Draw up and administer vaccines, and set up any lab tests to run for a patient. After each appointment, I help write a SOAP (subjective, objective, assessment, and plan) for the patient, that the veterinarian later edits and completes. Show less Maintain and update patient files, write up estimates, invoices, and prescription labels. I go over patient history and records with the client, and take vital signs (temperature, heart rate, respiration rate, BCS, evaluate mucous membranes, and capillary refill time) and then inform the veterinarian about the patient's background and reason for visit. As the veterinarian suggests various treatments, fill out an estimate to go over with the client. Also note any other advice the veterinarian… Show more Maintain and update patient files, write up estimates, invoices, and prescription labels. I go over patient history and records with the client, and take vital signs (temperature, heart rate, respiration rate, BCS, evaluate mucous membranes, and capillary refill time) and then inform the veterinarian about the patient's background and reason for visit. As the veterinarian suggests various treatments, fill out an estimate to go over with the client. Also note any other advice the veterinarian gives to the client. Hold animals for blood draws, ultrasounds, nail clippings, and/or vaccinations. Draw up and administer vaccines, and set up any lab tests to run for a patient. After each appointment, I help write a SOAP (subjective, objective, assessment, and plan) for the patient, that the veterinarian later edits and completes. Show less



UC Berkeley Department of Nuclear Engineering

• Office Assistant

  • Feb 2015 - May 2019

  As the assistant to the Department of Nuclear Engineering at UC Berkeley, I have conducted extensive research in order to further the Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Medical Physics majors at this university. I process reimbursement forms, track professor publications and merit, create posters and flyers, organize offices, sort and record books, type up professor evaluations, and build office chairs. I am always prepared for any task that needs to be completed around the… Show more As the assistant to the Department of Nuclear Engineering at UC Berkeley, I have conducted extensive research in order to further the Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Medical Physics majors at this university. I process reimbursement forms, track professor publications and merit, create posters and flyers, organize offices, sort and record books, type up professor evaluations, and build office chairs. I am always prepared for any task that needs to be completed around the department. I complete these tasks quickly and efficiently, and I am proactive about finding new ones as well.

• Museum of Vertebrate Zoology - Bird Curatorial

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2017

  As bird curatorial assistant, I manage and update numerous databases in the museum archives. I work under Carla Cicero, and assist her in installing new specimens, organizing egg specimens by taxonomy, re-housing bird eggs, and ensuring data is up to date.

• Prep Lab Class

  • Jan 2017 - May 2017

  In this class, I am learning how to prepare a specimen from its complete preserved form to a skeleton. I am dissecting amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals in this class.

• Natural History of Vertebrates

  • Jan 2017 - May 2017

• Prep Lab Assistant - Museum of Vertebrate Zoology

  • Sep 2016 - Nov 2016

  As a preparatory lab assistant, I cleaned skeletons of birds and mammals for their installation into the museum archives.



Paw Fund

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Paw Fund Vaccine Clinic

  • Jan 2015 - May 2019

  Paw Fund Vaccine Clinic is a monthly pop-up clinic which offers free vaccinations for cats and dogs, helping low-income pet owners keep their pets happy and healthy. I work at the tech station for dogs. We start by drawing up vaccines, then tech teams of 2 pick up clipboards holding patients' and owners' information, along with required vaccines and due dates. Once we find the patient, we speak with the owner to confirm which vaccinations the dog needs. Usually the Rabies vaccine, and/or the… Show more Paw Fund Vaccine Clinic is a monthly pop-up clinic which offers free vaccinations for cats and dogs, helping low-income pet owners keep their pets happy and healthy. I work at the tech station for dogs. We start by drawing up vaccines, then tech teams of 2 pick up clipboards holding patients' and owners' information, along with required vaccines and due dates. Once we find the patient, we speak with the owner to confirm which vaccinations the dog needs. Usually the Rabies vaccine, and/or the DAPP (distemper, adenovirus, parvovirus, parvoinfluenza virus). We give microchips, intra-nasal Bordetella shots, or other special treatments that the on-site veterinarian prescribes. Dogs under 1 year or with visible signs of worms will also receive a de-worm treatment. I weigh, give vaccines to, microchip, deworm, apply flea medication, and clip the nails of animals there. I can also help other tech teams restrain animals or give vaccinations if needed. Show less Paw Fund Vaccine Clinic is a monthly pop-up clinic which offers free vaccinations for cats and dogs, helping low-income pet owners keep their pets happy and healthy. I work at the tech station for dogs. We start by drawing up vaccines, then tech teams of 2 pick up clipboards holding patients' and owners' information, along with required vaccines and due dates. Once we find the patient, we speak with the owner to confirm which vaccinations the dog needs. Usually the Rabies vaccine, and/or the… Show more Paw Fund Vaccine Clinic is a monthly pop-up clinic which offers free vaccinations for cats and dogs, helping low-income pet owners keep their pets happy and healthy. I work at the tech station for dogs. We start by drawing up vaccines, then tech teams of 2 pick up clipboards holding patients' and owners' information, along with required vaccines and due dates. Once we find the patient, we speak with the owner to confirm which vaccinations the dog needs. Usually the Rabies vaccine, and/or the DAPP (distemper, adenovirus, parvovirus, parvoinfluenza virus). We give microchips, intra-nasal Bordetella shots, or other special treatments that the on-site veterinarian prescribes. Dogs under 1 year or with visible signs of worms will also receive a de-worm treatment. I weigh, give vaccines to, microchip, deworm, apply flea medication, and clip the nails of animals there. I can also help other tech teams restrain animals or give vaccinations if needed. Show less



Oakland Animal Services

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Veterinary Assistant

  • Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  I assist the shelter veterinarian in maintaining animal health within the shelter. I have monitored animals' heart rates during surgery, administered pain medications/vaccinations, reversals, and prepared animals for surgery. I also recover animals after surgery, and extubate them. I give both intramuscular and subcutaneous injections. Additionally, I help wrap surgery packs for spaying and neutering animals, clip nails, aid animals in surgery recovery, and help the veterinarian transport… Show more I assist the shelter veterinarian in maintaining animal health within the shelter. I have monitored animals' heart rates during surgery, administered pain medications/vaccinations, reversals, and prepared animals for surgery. I also recover animals after surgery, and extubate them. I give both intramuscular and subcutaneous injections. Additionally, I help wrap surgery packs for spaying and neutering animals, clip nails, aid animals in surgery recovery, and help the veterinarian transport animals to and from the examination room. Show less I assist the shelter veterinarian in maintaining animal health within the shelter. I have monitored animals' heart rates during surgery, administered pain medications/vaccinations, reversals, and prepared animals for surgery. I also recover animals after surgery, and extubate them. I give both intramuscular and subcutaneous injections. Additionally, I help wrap surgery packs for spaying and neutering animals, clip nails, aid animals in surgery recovery, and help the veterinarian transport… Show more I assist the shelter veterinarian in maintaining animal health within the shelter. I have monitored animals' heart rates during surgery, administered pain medications/vaccinations, reversals, and prepared animals for surgery. I also recover animals after surgery, and extubate them. I give both intramuscular and subcutaneous injections. Additionally, I help wrap surgery packs for spaying and neutering animals, clip nails, aid animals in surgery recovery, and help the veterinarian transport animals to and from the examination room. Show less



Berkeley Animal Care Services

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Veterinary Intern

  • Sep 2017 - Dec 2017

  As an intern, I assist both the veterinarian and the veterinary technician in their day to day duties. I give medications to animals in the shelter, help transport animals to surgery, prepare animals for surgery, and help restrain animals. I also help intubate animals, give subcutaneous injections, give microchips, clip nails, and apply artificial tears. I help give fluids subcutaneously to animals if needed, and also assist in surgery. I also recover animals from surgery, and extubate them. Show more As an intern, I assist both the veterinarian and the veterinary technician in their day to day duties. I give medications to animals in the shelter, help transport animals to surgery, prepare animals for surgery, and help restrain animals. I also help intubate animals, give subcutaneous injections, give microchips, clip nails, and apply artificial tears. I help give fluids subcutaneously to animals if needed, and also assist in surgery. I also recover animals from surgery, and extubate them. Show less As an intern, I assist both the veterinarian and the veterinary technician in their day to day duties. I give medications to animals in the shelter, help transport animals to surgery, prepare animals for surgery, and help restrain animals. I also help intubate animals, give subcutaneous injections, give microchips, clip nails, and apply artificial tears. I help give fluids subcutaneously to animals if needed, and also assist in surgery. I also recover animals from surgery, and extubate them. Show more As an intern, I assist both the veterinarian and the veterinary technician in their day to day duties. I give medications to animals in the shelter, help transport animals to surgery, prepare animals for surgery, and help restrain animals. I also help intubate animals, give subcutaneous injections, give microchips, clip nails, and apply artificial tears. I help give fluids subcutaneously to animals if needed, and also assist in surgery. I also recover animals from surgery, and extubate them. Show less



Lacey Lab

• Mexico
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Tuco-tuco Wrangler

  • Feb 2017 - Dec 2017

  I take care of Tuco-tucos for Eileen Lacey's research lab. I clean their cages and feed them. Once a month, I help conduct health checks for the Tuco-tucos. Here, we clip their nails, assess their health, weigh them, and determine their current reproductive status. I take care of Tuco-tucos for Eileen Lacey's research lab. I clean their cages and feed them. Once a month, I help conduct health checks for the Tuco-tucos. Here, we clip their nails, assess their health, weigh them, and determine their current reproductive status.



Paws and Claws of Berkeley

• President

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  As President of Paws and Claws, I ensure that my officer board is responsibly handling all of their tasks. I make sure our club is running as effectively as possible, while remaining inclusive and fun. I communicate with various other organizations in the Bay Area, such as the House Rabbit Society, and Berkeley Animal Care Services. I am always available for any members that may have questions, or concerns. I am the primary contact for anyone looking to join, collaborate with, or get to know… Show more As President of Paws and Claws, I ensure that my officer board is responsibly handling all of their tasks. I make sure our club is running as effectively as possible, while remaining inclusive and fun. I communicate with various other organizations in the Bay Area, such as the House Rabbit Society, and Berkeley Animal Care Services. I am always available for any members that may have questions, or concerns. I am the primary contact for anyone looking to join, collaborate with, or get to know more about Paws and Claws. Show less As President of Paws and Claws, I ensure that my officer board is responsibly handling all of their tasks. I make sure our club is running as effectively as possible, while remaining inclusive and fun. I communicate with various other organizations in the Bay Area, such as the House Rabbit Society, and Berkeley Animal Care Services. I am always available for any members that may have questions, or concerns. I am the primary contact for anyone looking to join, collaborate with, or get to know… Show more As President of Paws and Claws, I ensure that my officer board is responsibly handling all of their tasks. I make sure our club is running as effectively as possible, while remaining inclusive and fun. I communicate with various other organizations in the Bay Area, such as the House Rabbit Society, and Berkeley Animal Care Services. I am always available for any members that may have questions, or concerns. I am the primary contact for anyone looking to join, collaborate with, or get to know more about Paws and Claws. Show less



Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

• Quality Control Intern

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  As an intern of the quality control department, I helped in developing an assay for one of their proposed drug products. I worked with enzymes, proteins, and fluorescent substrates. The goal of my project was to develop a method which yields a higher signal to noise ratio in the assay plate reading. My project has lead to a change in Standard Operating Procedure for this assay, which helps optimize the assay validation process. As a second project, I ran a cell culture assay, and plated… Show more As an intern of the quality control department, I helped in developing an assay for one of their proposed drug products. I worked with enzymes, proteins, and fluorescent substrates. The goal of my project was to develop a method which yields a higher signal to noise ratio in the assay plate reading. My project has lead to a change in Standard Operating Procedure for this assay, which helps optimize the assay validation process. As a second project, I ran a cell culture assay, and plated, read, and analyzed mammalian cells. Additionally, I lead the effort to set up tours for the interns, in various parts of Regeneron. We toured the Process Science, Medical Devices, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing departments within the company. I also volunteered to lead and represent the Quality Control and Analytical Science interns in a video project we put together. This video will later be used to recruit more interns for this program. Show less As an intern of the quality control department, I helped in developing an assay for one of their proposed drug products. I worked with enzymes, proteins, and fluorescent substrates. The goal of my project was to develop a method which yields a higher signal to noise ratio in the assay plate reading. My project has lead to a change in Standard Operating Procedure for this assay, which helps optimize the assay validation process. As a second project, I ran a cell culture assay, and plated… Show more As an intern of the quality control department, I helped in developing an assay for one of their proposed drug products. I worked with enzymes, proteins, and fluorescent substrates. The goal of my project was to develop a method which yields a higher signal to noise ratio in the assay plate reading. My project has lead to a change in Standard Operating Procedure for this assay, which helps optimize the assay validation process. As a second project, I ran a cell culture assay, and plated, read, and analyzed mammalian cells. Additionally, I lead the effort to set up tours for the interns, in various parts of Regeneron. We toured the Process Science, Medical Devices, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing departments within the company. I also volunteered to lead and represent the Quality Control and Analytical Science interns in a video project we put together. This video will later be used to recruit more interns for this program. Show less