Experience

Catskill Veterinary Services, PLLC

• United States
• Veterinary Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mixed Animal Associate Veterinarian

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Rock Hill, New York, United States



Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Nursing Care Assistant

  • Jan 2019 - May 2022

  Ithaca, New York Administered and provided treatments for hospitalized animals from all services. Set up and ran fluid and syringe pumps. Administered medications subcutaneously, orally, intramuscularly, and via catheter. Monitored critical patients. Performed blood transfusions. Performed CPR. Ran blood and laboratory tests. Tested arterial catheter patency. Wrapped catheters. Performed physical examinations. Restrained animals.



Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Southside Healthy Pet Clinic

• Student Clinician

  • Nov 2016 - May 2022

  Ithaca, New York Area Assessed animal health and physical condition. Administered vaccines and preventative medications. Discussed pet health issues and test results with owners. Restrained animals. Ran blood and laboratory tests. Completed medical record forms for animal health history.



Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Health Center

• Student Volunteer

  • Jan 2016 - May 2022

  Ithaca, New York Prepared appropriate feeds and medications for a variety of injured wild animals, including birds, small mammals, and amphibians. Calculated appropriate medication and feed quantities. Administered medications subcutaneously, orally, intraocularly, and intramuscularly. Performed physical examinations to assess health conditions. Performed intraosseous needle insertion. Performed euthanasia. Recorded patient health history. Monitored hospitalized patient health and recovery for release… Show more Prepared appropriate feeds and medications for a variety of injured wild animals, including birds, small mammals, and amphibians. Calculated appropriate medication and feed quantities. Administered medications subcutaneously, orally, intraocularly, and intramuscularly. Performed physical examinations to assess health conditions. Performed intraosseous needle insertion. Performed euthanasia. Recorded patient health history. Monitored hospitalized patient health and recovery for release. Sanitized hospital and instruments. Answered emergency calls and performed triage after clinic hours. Show less



Cornell University Equine Research Park

• Stable Assistant

  • Aug 2015 - May 2022

  Ithaca, New York Area Provided daily care (i.e. feed, water, enrichment activities, medication) to mares, foals, and stallions. Calculated appropriate feed combinations and rations. Trained foals to walk on lead ropes. Assisted with veterinary and farrier services as well as foalings. Monitored animals for health and soundness. Groomed horses. Cleaned barns.



Cornell University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Oct 2016 - Aug 2018

  Ithaca, New York Area Thonney Lab Milked meat breeds of sheep twice daily and fed collected milk to lambs to determine milking production curves for breeds selected for meat production traits. Fed sheep diets of varying composition to determine effect on milking production curves.

• Undergraduate Researcher

  • Oct 2014 - May 2018

  Ithaca, New York Cheong Lab Effect of Sex on Bovine Embryo Development Project Performed in vitro fertilization (IVF) of bovine embryos and recorded time lapse videos of embryo development. Analyzed videos to determine times when embryos reach important growth stages. Performed qPCR on embryo DNA to determine sex. Correlated embryo sex to development progress to determine presence of correlation. Work culminated in thesis “Effect of sex on in vitro bovine embryo development” and… Show more Cheong Lab Effect of Sex on Bovine Embryo Development Project Performed in vitro fertilization (IVF) of bovine embryos and recorded time lapse videos of embryo development. Analyzed videos to determine times when embryos reach important growth stages. Performed qPCR on embryo DNA to determine sex. Correlated embryo sex to development progress to determine presence of correlation. Work culminated in thesis “Effect of sex on in vitro bovine embryo development” and presentation. Microfluidic Sperm Sorting Chip Project Designed and fabricated a microfluidic sperm sorting chip from polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) by developing SU-8 and SU-EX photoresist molds from copper masks to understand sperm motility within the female reproductive tract to allow for selection of optimal sperm (superior swimming abilities, genetics, and physical appearance) for in vitro fertilization using a bovine model. Chip features nano- and micro-scale grooves and channels mimicking those normally found within the female reproductive tract. Certified to use equipment in Cornell Nanoscale Science and Technology Facility. Giant African Pouched Rat Estrous Cycle Characterization Project Extracted and analyzed via ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) fecal progesterone and estrogen hormones from Giant African Pouched Rats to characterize the estrous cycle. Proficient use of Gen5 compuer software and ArborAssays Hormone Assay Kits. Work done in collaboration with Ophir Lab in Biopsychology. Bovine Reproductive Tract Microbiome Project Collected blood samples and vaginal swab samples both pre- and post-partum as well as amniotic fluid from cows. Determined female reproductive tract microbiome contents in relation to rates of cow metritis, calf pneumonia, and dystocia. Proficient in IVF, qPCR, blood collection, vaginal swabbing, micropipetting, centrifugation, microscope use, and other basic laboratory techniques.

• Sheep Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Ithaca, New York Led laboratory exercises related to animal production, health, and management. Instructed students in proper care, handling, and management of sheep. Guest lecturer on wool properties. Led review sessions to reinforce material. Wrote, distributed, proctored, and graded exams.

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Jan 2016 - May 2017

  Ithaca, New York Area Fortier Lab Meniscus Replacement Project Assisted in anesthesia induction, meniscus replacement surgeries, and anesthesia recovery on 16 sheep each winter. Natural menisci were replaced with 3D-printed menisci laced with growth hormones and other treatments. Monitored sheep during 7-day post-operation period for pain levels as well as during the 6 or 12 month on-farm period before euthanasia. Administered pain relief medications subcutaneously, orally, and via catheter. Performed basic… Show more Fortier Lab Meniscus Replacement Project Assisted in anesthesia induction, meniscus replacement surgeries, and anesthesia recovery on 16 sheep each winter. Natural menisci were replaced with 3D-printed menisci laced with growth hormones and other treatments. Monitored sheep during 7-day post-operation period for pain levels as well as during the 6 or 12 month on-farm period before euthanasia. Administered pain relief medications subcutaneously, orally, and via catheter. Performed basic physical exams and maintained accurate records. Equine Lameness Project Assisted with blood draws, joint taps, and synovial fluid analysis for histochemistry of horse stifles to determine effects of lameness. Administered medications and performed basic physical exams. Prepared horses for lameness testing with Equinosis Q Lameness Locator. Recorded trial videos and performed initial data analysis.

• Animal Reproduction and Development Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Ithaca, New York Designed and developed 20+ demonstrations of related lecture topics and reproductive technologies. Taught anatomy and physiology of reproductive organs in a variety of domestic species. Led review sessions and answered student questions during weekly office hours. Distributed, proctored, and graded quizzes and exams.

• Domestic Animal Biology Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Ithaca, New York Reinforced information presented in lectures. Taught anatomy and physiology of domestic animals. Led weekly review sessions. Instructed students in laboratory activities. Advised students in domestic farm animal care. Proctored and graded quizzes and exams.



Student Agencies, Inc.

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• TakeNote Writer

  • Aug 2015 - May 2018

  Ithaca, New York Recorded notes on information presented in lectures in various course subjects. Notes were made available for student use.



Steuben Veterinary Clinic

• Veterinary Assistant

  • May 2015 - Jan 2018

  Bath, New York Recorded patient health histories, monitored hospital patient health, mixed vaccines, performed blood test analyses, sanitized hospital. Answered telephone calls to provide over-the-phone support to clients regarding animal health and to schedule appointments. Proficient use of DVM Manager computer program.



The Jane Goodall Institute

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Undergraduate Research Fellow

  • May 2017 - Jul 2017

  Kibale National Park, Uganda Monitored habituated chimpanzees at research sites in Kibale National Park to provide data on population health and to assess and manage disease risks. Observed and recorded symptoms of diseases in chimpanzee populations and compiled clinical observational reports on standardized wildlife health data sheets. Conducted patrols with field assistants, researchers, and snare removal teams. Surveyed the community to study current and retrospective associations between observed incidence of disease… Show more Monitored habituated chimpanzees at research sites in Kibale National Park to provide data on population health and to assess and manage disease risks. Observed and recorded symptoms of diseases in chimpanzee populations and compiled clinical observational reports on standardized wildlife health data sheets. Conducted patrols with field assistants, researchers, and snare removal teams. Surveyed the community to study current and retrospective associations between observed incidence of disease in the chimpanzee population and potential risk factors as observed in the community in specific geographical areas. Assisted with chimpanzee care and yearly health checks at Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Monitored pulse, respiratory rate, and blood pressure. Examined oral cavity. Assessed wound healing. Cleaned surgical equipment. Prepared and fed appropriate diets. Cleaned holding facility. Show less