Western University of Health Sciences

Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Veterinary Medicine

2024 - 2028

California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

Bachelors of Science, Animal Science

2020 - 2024

Veterinary Assistant

MedVet

Jun 2021 - present

Partner with patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication and nursing care conc... erns Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis Provided exceptional patient care by evaluating incoming patients, triaging accordingly, and collaborating with the patient care team to provide optimal treatment Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odorsread more

Research Assistant

Cal Poly State University - San Luis Obispo

Jan 2021 - Jan 2024

Utilized standard laboratory practices such as DNA isolation, pipetting, operating an autoclave mach... ine, and handling various types of media and microorganisms Worked closely with foodborne pathogens, specifically Biosafety Level-2 microorganisms including Campylobacter, Salmonella and Escherichia coli Instructed other student research assistants on various laboratory techniques relevant to a formal research study Collected and compiled extensive data from experimental trials, and presented research findings at a symposium, effectively communicating complex scientific concepts to a diverse audience Exercised laboratory safety and proficiency in aseptic techniqueread more

Nutrition and Disease Intern

Functional Food Center

Sep 2022 - Jan 2023

Edited, reviewed, and published articles in the Functional Foods in Health and Disease Journal Autho... red a review article contributing to scientific discourse on clinical trials and their significance in research Established professional connections with industry and academic professionalsread more

Veterinary Intern

Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center

Aug 2022 - Sep 2022

Performed necropsies on deceased sea turtles to determine cause of death Collected biological sample... s (skin and blood samples) on wild sea turtles and applied tracking devices on sea turtles as part of an ongoing research project studying their migration patterns Assisted veterinarians with the intake, clinical exams, and husbandry care of a variety of wildlife to promote their health and conservation Performed a variety of technical skills, including blood draws, injections, ultrasounds, radiographs, laboratory work, and necropsies on a variety of species such as birds, reptiles, non-human primates, and various mammalsread more