Experience

Bradford Hills Veterinary Hospital
• United States
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Associate Veterinarian

  • Aug 2020 - Present

VCA Met Vet West Animal Hospital
• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Associate Veterinarian

  • May 2018 - Jul 2020


Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Services

• United States
• Veterinary Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Veterinary Student Extern

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2017

  Assisted the Emergency/Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Diagnostic Imaging and Neurology services. Participated with the current interns in morning topic rounds lead by various clinicians of the practice. Observed dozens of abdominal ultrasounds and created differential diagnoses lists for clinical problems. Worked through "Radiology Teaching sets" of radiographic diseases (GDV, FB, heartworm, hip dysplasia). Practiced neurologic exams, lesion localization, MRI interpretation and treatment on neurologic patients. Show less



Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center

• United States
• Veterinary Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Veterinary Student Extern

  • Jul 2017 - Jul 2017

  Assisted Emergency/Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Oncology and Surgery services. Observed dozens of ultrasounds (abdominal and thoracic) and echocardiograms conducted on patients in addition to creating differential diagnoses lists and interpreting fine needle aspirates of lymph nodes, spleens and cutaneous masses. Performed physical exams on small animal patients in addition to diagnostic work-up including intravenous catheter placement, saphenous venipuncture, CBC and Biochemistry lab interpretation, chemotherapy drug dose calculation and administration (for Oncology patients). Participated in lunchtime clinician rounds lead by the two board-certified internists of the practice. Acted as the surgical assistant for 3 hemoabdomen surgeries (exploratory laparotomy, splenectomy via Ligasure device, jejunal resection and anastomosis, intestinal and hepatic excisional biopsy), enucleation of a proptosed eye, cholecystoduodenostomy, internal fracture fixation and hiatal hernia repair. Stabilized emergency patients presenting for HBC, respiratory distress, proptosed eye, blocked cat. Show less



Capital Area Humane Society

• Shelter Surgery Rotation Veterinary Student

  • Jun 2017 - Jun 2017

  Performed 6 cat spays, 3 dog spays, 3 dog neuters and 11 cat neuters as the primary surgeon. Oversaw surgical patients under general anesthesia while monitoring temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure. Performed 6 cat spays, 3 dog spays, 3 dog neuters and 11 cat neuters as the primary surgeon. Oversaw surgical patients under general anesthesia while monitoring temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure.



Perry Veterinary Clinic

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Veterinary Student Extern

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2016

  Refined small animal technical skills such as IV catheter placement and saphenous venipuncture. Assisted doctors by interpreting abnormal physical exam findings (murmurs, ophthalmic and otic findings, body condition score), diagnostics (bloodwork, radiographic and cytologic interpretation) and choosing appropriate treatment options for patients. Refined large animal clinical skills: physical exam, surgical assistance: ventral midline abomasopexy, uterine prolapse treatment and assistance with embryo transfer. Show less



Orrville Veterinary Clinic

• United States
• Veterinary Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Veterinary Student Extern

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2016

  OVMA Scholarship Winner: $500 scholarship awarded to students that have shown interest and proficiency in mixed animal medicine for this externship, sponsored by the Ohio State Food Animal Club. Performed physical exams, discussed differential diagnoses and administered treatments for presenting large animal patients; assisted with consultation regarding dairy farm antibiotic and vaccine protocol, and calf ventilation systems. Performed dairy cattle obstetric work including fetotomy, manual dystocia assistance and Caesarian section Show less



Mill Creek Vet Services

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Veterinary Student Extern

  • May 2016 - May 2016

  Became proficient manually palpating cows down to 35 days (P1) accurately via the amniotic vesicle. Collected blood samples from hundreds of cows via the tail v. and several calves via the jugular v. Diagnosed mastitis etiologic agents from several cows using milk culture laboratory techniques Became proficient manually palpating cows down to 35 days (P1) accurately via the amniotic vesicle. Collected blood samples from hundreds of cows via the tail v. and several calves via the jugular v. Diagnosed mastitis etiologic agents from several cows using milk culture laboratory techniques



Country Roads Veterinary Svc

• United States
• Veterinary Services

• Veterinary Student Extern

  • Mar 2016 - Mar 2016

  Completed my first left displaced abomasum surgery (right flank omentopexy) with guidance from practice owner. Consulted with veterinarians regarding dairy milking systems, dairy cattle nutrition and reproductive ultrasound findings. Completed my first left displaced abomasum surgery (right flank omentopexy) with guidance from practice owner. Consulted with veterinarians regarding dairy milking systems, dairy cattle nutrition and reproductive ultrasound findings.



Feeder Creek Veterinary Services

• Veterinary Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Veterinary Student Extern

  • Aug 2015 - Aug 2015

  Extensively discussed business aspects of the clinic with the practice manager, including human resources, book keeping, talent acquisition/hiring process, performance reviews and employee management. Observed several spay/neuter and feline declaw surgeries with a laser. Became more proficient palpating at 60 days (P2), up to 180 days (“dry off check”): identified fetal membrane slip, cotyledons/placentomes, amniotic vesicle and assessed fetal size. Extensively discussed business aspects of the clinic with the practice manager, including human resources, book keeping, talent acquisition/hiring process, performance reviews and employee management. Observed several spay/neuter and feline declaw surgeries with a laser. Became more proficient palpating at 60 days (P2), up to 180 days (“dry off check”): identified fetal membrane slip, cotyledons/placentomes, amniotic vesicle and assessed fetal size.



Maria Stein Animal Clinic Inc

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Veterinary Student Extern

  • Aug 2015 - Aug 2015

  Learned how to perform complete physical exams on small animal patients. Observed and assisted with bovine in vitro fertilization, right displaced abomasum surgery, a calf necropsy and County Fair animal work. Refined my palpating skills during P2 and P3 checks. Learned how to perform complete physical exams on small animal patients. Observed and assisted with bovine in vitro fertilization, right displaced abomasum surgery, a calf necropsy and County Fair animal work. Refined my palpating skills during P2 and P3 checks.



East Holmes Veterinary Clinic

• United States
• Veterinary
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Veterinary Student Extern

  • May 2015 - Jun 2015

  Assisted with three Caesarean section surgeries on several dogs including nursing care of the newborn puppies. Oversaw the overnight emergency surgeries and treatments of hospital in-patients. Performed venipuncture on small animal patients using the cephalic, lateral and medial saphenous, and jugular veins. Assisted with three Caesarean section surgeries on several dogs including nursing care of the newborn puppies. Oversaw the overnight emergency surgeries and treatments of hospital in-patients. Performed venipuncture on small animal patients using the cephalic, lateral and medial saphenous, and jugular veins.



Siena College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• New Student Orientation Leader

  • Aug 2013 - Sep 2013

  • Acclimating a hallway of new male students to Siena College by introducing them to the college lifestyle, escorting them to orientation events and facilitating dialogues and ice-breaker activities • Serving as their mentors throughout the rest of their college careers • Acclimating a hallway of new male students to Siena College by introducing them to the college lifestyle, escorting them to orientation events and facilitating dialogues and ice-breaker activities • Serving as their mentors throughout the rest of their college careers



William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute

• United States
• Dairy Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Farm Management Intern

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  • Always maintained standard dairy cattle handling techniques (according to Temple Grandin) • Moved cattle to and from the milking parlor and into respective pens when cleaning barns • Implemented pre- and post-teat hygiene treatment in the milking process, including the use of peroxide-containing liquid, stripping and physically cleaning teats pre-milking, in addition to iodine solution post-milking • Administered proper care for calves and mature heifers, which includes feeding colostrum, giving identification tags, administering vitamin E and selenium injections subcutaneously and assessing the proper amount of milk replacement formula and grain, surveying the maternity pen for freshening cows and physically aiding the mothers if having difficulties with calving • Assessed herd health using rectal temperatures, urine pH levels, rumen functionality and then assigning appropriate treatment (injections of Naxcel, banamine, Polyflex, calcium, dextrose, displaced abomasum surgery) and recording all treatment in DairyComp 305 • Oversaw the breeding process in preparation for Artificial Insemination by surveying the herd looking for cows in heat, giving Lutalyse, Fertagyl (GNRH) and BST injections, assisting the veterinarian during herd checks and giving the proper injections post-herd check • Observed for lameness and other health problems, and separating them from the herd until further treatment, in addition to giving routine vaccinations • Assisted in the distribution of the correct amount of forages (haylage, corn silage, grain, cottonseed, etc) being mixed into the total mixed rations for all cows on the farm • Learned how to properly operate various farm machinery including the skid-steer and tractor Show less