World Vets International Veterinary Medicine – Ecuador
Volunteer
July 2018
- Provided community outreach medicine through vaccinations and physical exams during popup clinics for both large and small animal medicine.
- Developed communication and problem solving skills to overcome language barriers and gained knowledge of a culture and medicine in an international setting.
- Performed surgery and developed proper surgical techniques related to spays and neuters alongside a mentor doctor.
Banfield Pet Hospital – Garner, NC
Internship
May 2017
- Gained knowledge related to bloodwork diagnostics, radiographs, fecal evaluations, culture and sensitivity along with the skill development related to venipuncture, catheter placement, intubation and surgical monitoring.
- Developed proper techniques in physical examinations and treatment for individual small animal cases and performed room appointments--managing cases appropriately alongside senior clinicians.
Clemson University Dairy Farm – Clemson, SC
Calf Care Intern
August 2015
- Managed between 50-100 calves on a routine basis--providing proper nutrition, housing environment, enrichment, industry and husbandry knowledge.
- Developed various drug administration techniques after a needs assessment was performed followed by appropriate IM or IV injections.
- Developed team communication skills to accomplish multiple tasks effectively and efficiently.
Emily Waggoner DMV – Pendleton, SC
Internship
October 2014
- Assisted on farm calls for routine and emergency services to include surgical procedures for large animal medicine and helped with setup and breakdown of equipment.
- Developed handling techniques and diagnostics for large animal medicine and expanded skill set related to daily animal ambulatory practice requirements.
Carolina Tiger Rescue – Pittsboro, NC
Animal Care Extern
May 2014
- Developed and created different habitat enrichment items for large cats along with nutritional management, sedation techniques, husbandry and enrichment for other large cats and predator animals.
- Assisted in veterinary care by administering medications and assisting with surgeries as needed while providing on-going monitoring during the recovery process.