EDUCATION
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL May 2008
Bachelor of Science in Biology, minor in Environmental Studies, University Honors
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL December 2002
VETERINARY EXPERIENCE
Veterinarian
Banfield, The Pet Hospital May 2008 - Present- Responsible for diagnosis, treatment, and preventative care of avian (bird), canine (dog), feline (cat), small mammal (rabbits, ferrets, chinchillas), and reptile patients.
- Perform elective and emergency anesthetic procedures for canine, feline, and small mammal patients.
- Mentored both new graduates and experienced veterinarians in their first months at the practice.
- Supervised veterinary student externs during summer rotations.
Veterinary School Externships
Avian & Exotic Animal Care, Raleigh, NC Summer 2007- Gained experience restraining, examining, and performing diagnostics on birds, small mammals, primates, and reptiles under the supervision of 3 veterinarians.
Banfield of Waterford Lakes, Orlando, FL Summer 2007:
- Further developed medical and surgical experience working with dogs, cats, exotic mammals, and reptiles under the supervision of 2 veterinarians.
Paraprofessional
Banfield, The Pet Hospital of Gainesville, Fl May 2005 - August 2005- Full time for summer with avian, canine, feline, and small mammal patients.
Village Veterinarian & Park Heights Animal Care December 2002 - August 2004
- Full time with avian, canine, and feline patients.
- Worked with 10 veterinarians in these practices.
- Developed customer relations, administration, and multi-tasking skills as a receptionist.
- As a veterinary assistant, administered parentral medications, placed IV catheters, exposed and processed radiographs, induced and monitored anesthesia, and performed in house CBC, ELISA, PCV/TS, UA with sediment, and fecal tests.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) February 2007 to May 2008
- Provided veterinary care for dogs and cats of low-income individuals with a debilitating illness.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
University of Florida Senior Project April 2006 to October 2007
- Analyzed leukocytes from Elephas maximus using Wright-Giemsa stain, cytochemical stains, and electron microscopy in order to distinguish monocyte morphology from other leukocytes.
Sea World of Orlando Whale-Watch Intern August 2002 to December 2002
- Surveyed Orcinus orca mother and calf interactions and behaviors as part of national study.
University of Central Florida Independent Study August 2001 to May 2002
- Examined the ideal habitat, distribution, and feeding habits of Sciurus niger shermani.
- Wrote for and won a grant to fund the study.