EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s in Animal Science
- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
- GPA: 3.88
- Graduated magna cum laude in July 2023
EXPERIENCE
Veterinary Assistant at Animal Health Center
- Collected medical samples for any of the 6 veterinary technicians/assistants
- Administered vaccines and medications
- Held animals for physical examinations for the veterinarian on staff
- Assisted in procedures including surgeries
- Communicated with clients regarding medications, animal care, concerns, or pricing
10 Week Internship at Piedmont Equine Hospital
- Assisted with surgeries and procedures for any of the 8 veterinarians on staff
- Restrained horses for examinations, procedures, and diagnostic imaging
- Collected blood work and ran appropriate lab work
- Administered vaccines and medications
- Helped any of the 11 technicians/assistants with pharmacy and vet truck inventory daily
- Lunged horses for lameness evaluations
Veterinary Intern at Veterinary Care Center
- Assisted 1 large animal veterinarian with procedures and physical examinations
- Restrained horses for examinations
- Administered vaccines and medications
- Drew blood for lab work
Veterinary Assistant at Baytree Animal Hospital
- Collected medical samples for any of the 6 veterinary technicians/assistants
- Administered vaccines and medications
- Held animals for physical examinations for any of the 4 veterinarians on staff
- Assisted in procedures including surgeries
Veterinary Receptionist at Animal Health Center
- Communicated with clients via phone and email
- Scheduled appointments and surgical procedures
- Collected payments
- Answered any questions clients had regarding medications, procedures, or pricing
- Worked with a staff of 1 veterinarian and 6 technicians and receptionists to ensure the clinic ran smoothly
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE/LEADERSHIP
Senior Volunteer at Jacobs’ Ladder Therapeutic Riding Center
- Caught, tacked, and groomed 14-18 horses
- Administered medications
- Fed horses and exercised them when necessary
- Coached 12-18 special needs children and adults in horseback riding lessons per week
- Taught between 2-10 new volunteers per day the necessary skills to be successful
- Oversaw between 4-12 volunteers and ensured they were successful
Volunteer Leader for Valdosta First Methodist Church’s Youth and Children’s Ministries
- Taught Sunday morning and Sunday night lessons to anywhere between 5-25 children
- Led a group of approximately 30 youth on several mission trips
