Joseph P. Ianniello

*** ******* ****** • Staten Island, NY 10303

718-***-**** • adgu6z@r.postjobfree.com • Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-ianniello/

EDUCATION

Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg, VA (August 2016 – May 2020)

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, May 2020

Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, NY (August 2012 – May 2016)

Bachelor of Arts in Biology, cum laude

Minors in Mathematics and Chemistry

Deans List Recipient 2012 – 2016

PUBLIC HEALTH / GOVERNMENTAL / NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION EXPERIENCES

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Regional Office for Africa / Ghana Poultry Network, Accra, Ghana

References: Dr. Anthony Nsoh Akunzule, DVM, – (+233) 02-447-71375 / adgu6z@r.postjobfree.com

Vaccinating local and commercial poultry against Newcastle Disease (via the I-2 Vaccine) throughout Accra, Ghana

Performing postmortem examinations on local poultry, as well as obtaining tissue samples and running diagnostic tests (i.e. PCR) to assist in Newcastle Disease and Avian Influenza surveillance

Monitoring the movement of donkeys, and visiting donkey slaughter points, throughout Yua, Sirigu, and Bolgatanga (Upper Eastern Region of Ghana) while working in conjunction with the World Food Programme of the United Nations

Assisting in policy development regarding the Animal Health Bill for the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, the Ghana Livestock Strategy and Development, and the One Health Policy for Ghana with a One Health Technical Working Group

Assisting Rabies in West Africa (RIWA) on developing policies and procedures for the monitoring, surveillance, and control of rabies throughout Western Africa

Assisting the World Food Programme of the United Nations in developing policies involving the movement of agricultural products from rural farms to local / community markets, as well as reviewing and revising policies regarding animal welfare in the local agriculture industry

New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA), Ewing NJ

References: Dr. Manoel Tamassia, DVM, State Veterinarian – 609-***-**** / adgu6z@r.postjobfree.com; Dr. Sandra Strilec, DVM – 609-***-**** / adgu6z@r.postjobfree.com

Visiting live animal exhibits (i.e. petting zoos, aquariums, live bird markets, etc.) around NJ to ensure all entities were following NJ’s Humane Treatment of Domestic Livestock standards

Reviewing, editing, and updating information on the “Animal Emergency” section for the NJDA’s website

Assisting in necropsies and performing additional diagnostic testing (i.e. histopathology, toxicology) on specimens submitted to the New Jersey Department of Health to determine cause of death

Revising the emergency plans for disease outbreaks in NJ, particularly regarding Foreign Animal Diseases

Revising and renewing NJ’s County Animal Response Team’s (CART) outdated agreements and Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) for various counties throughout NJ

Creating content to share and engage CART members within NJ, including ideas for topics on conference calls, developing an electronic newsletter revolving around the duties of a CART, etc.

Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, National Disaster Medical System (ASPR-NDMS), Washington, D.C.

References: Wanda Wilson-Egbe, DVM, MPH – 301-***-**** / adgu6z@r.postjobfree.com

Reviewing the literature on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) defense issues as it relates to animals and response

Developing and presenting a lecture to the staff regarding the information on CBRN in order to update training documents on the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) program, as well as the importance of veterinarians in the realm of emergency preparedness and response

Serving as a subject matters’ expert for the Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange department of ASPR (ASPR-TRACIE) in the scope of veterinary issues

Reviewing and removing outdated material on the ASPR-TRACIE site and replacing it with newer, more accurate information (primary research articles, peer reviewed articles, fact sheets, etc.)

Attendee to the National Intelligence Council Conference Epidemics in Our Dynamic World

National Association of Federal Veterinarians (NAFV), Washington, D.C.

References: Joseph Annelli, DVM – 443-***-**** / adgu6z@r.postjobfree.com; Mariana Barros – 202-***-**** / adgu6z@r.postjobfree.com

Developing NAFVs internship program with the goal of understanding the functions, structure, organizational culture, and goals of NAFV, with emphasis on the input and relevance of the veterinary profession to achievement of these goals

Meeting with veterinarians in different posts / departments, and agency leaders, to learn more about both the NAFV as well as the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and how they support each other

Creating “Policy Position Statements” on behalf of the NAFV to assist in developing a policy book summarizing the issues they follow, how they impact federal veterinarians, and what the NAFV’s position should be for such

Connecting with current and prospective veterinary students to explain the NAFV’s goals and accomplishments, and obtain input from these students to work on a future 100-year strategic plan for the NAFV

Creating various “blog” posts for the associations website regarding topics spanning from disease outbreaks (i.e. Vesicular Stomatitis in the Western U.S.), to advice pieces for current veterinary students

Contributing to the discussion on the NAFV’s position on the USDA-FSIS proposed regulation. the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS), through networking and interviewing past and present swine and food services workers

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Homeland Security (OHS), Washington, D.C.

References: John Aucott – 202-***-**** / adgu6z@r.postjobfree.com; Jessica Fantinato – 202-***-**** / adgu6z@r.postjobfree.com

Developing an internship with the Office of Homeland Security, Continuity and Planning Division, and the National Security Division

Editing the USDA’s Continuity of Operations Plan for all sectors of the Continuity and Planning Division

Assisting in developing the USDA Exercise Program “Eagle Horizon 2019” After Action Report and Quick Look Report

Editing and assisting in developing the FY-2018 Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 9 USDA Report

Attendee and contributor to the National Exercise Program conference

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), National Emergency Programs Division, Riverdale, MD

References: Anneliese McCann – 301-***-**** / adgu6z@r.postjobfree.com; Deborah Hill – 202-***-**** / adgu6z@r.postjobfree.com

Assisted in designing the USDA’S Animal Care Aid guide on Safeguarding Animal Populations and Animal Businesses During Emergencies

Assisting in the editorial process of the Federal Evacuation Support Annex to the Response and Recovery Federal Interagency Operational Plan (pre-decisional draft)

Attending and contributing to meetings for the National Response Coordination Center and FEMA Mass Care Unit

Assisting in creating the budget for USDA-APHIS Veterinary Services, Wildlife Services, and Animal Care employees to attend the 2019 National Alliance of State Animal and Agricultural Emergency Programs (NASAAEP) Summit

Organizing the final USDA-APHIS Animal Care Incident Management Team (IMT) roster to be referred to for deployment regarding the Virulent Newcastle Disease (vND) outbreak in California

Virginia Department of Health, New River Valley Health District, Christiansburg, VA

References: David Linkous – 540-***-**** / adgu6z@r.postjobfree.com; Becky McCabe – 540-***-**** / adgu6z@r.postjobfree.com

Assisting the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Near Southwest Preparedness Alliance in the counties of Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, and the city of Radford

Assisting in the CDC Division of Strategic National Stockpile in transporting and inspecting the Chem-Pak for the Carilion New River Valley Medical Center

Discussing means of communication / emergency alert systems in place for all neighboring counties with the chief meteorologist at the National Weather Service Center in Blacksburg, VA

Attending the Danville Health Department Incident Command System course under the guidance / training of the Piedmont Health District Office of Emergency Preparedness Planner and the Virginia Department of Health Regional Epidemiologist

Creating a mentorship under the State Public Health Veterinarian (Dr. Julia Murphy) to gain a further understanding within the role of the Public Health Veterinarian and Epidemiologist

United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID), Fredrick, MD

References: Dr. Alexandra Jay, DVM – 919-***-**** / adgu6z@r.postjobfree.com; MAJ Lauren White, DVM – 703-***-****

[Mice, Rabbit, Hamster, Guinea Pig, Non-Human Primate] IACUC Species-Specific Training:

oPersonal Protective Equipment

oSafe Animal Room Entry / Exit

oZoonoses

oAllergies

oClinical Observation (Normal / Abnormal Presentation)

oEnvironmental Enrichment

oTemperature, Pulse, Respiratory Rate

oTransfer and Transport

oSafe Handling and Restraint

oManipulation

oBlood Collection

oInjections (IM, SQ, ID, IP, IC)

oAnesthesia (Monitoring, Isolation, Recovery)

oAnalgesia

oEuthanasia

USAMRIID-Specific Training:

oNonhuman Primate Carrying Policy

oProper Nonhuman Primate Jacket Care and Use

oProper Procedures for Transfer and Transport of Rodents

oTransfer and Transport of Rabbits

Administering and assisting in intradermal Tuberculin tests in nonhuman primates

Aiding in the quarantine and control of a Shigella spp. outbreak in nonhuman primates

Attending IACUC meetings to discuss upcoming research projects at the United States Army Center for Environmental Health Research (USACEHR)

Reviewing Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs) to gain an understanding of USAMRIIDs policies and procedures regarding animal welfare

CLINICAL VETERINARY EXPERIENCE

I) Large Animal Experience:

Production Management Medicine, Blacksburg, VA

References: Dr. Holly Schramm, DVM – 540-***-**** / adgu6z@r.postjobfree.com; Dr. Meghan Brookhart, DVM – 540-***-**** / adgu6z@r.postjobfree.com

Working extensively with a variety of species including bovine, swine, poultry, ovine, caprine, equine, and camelids

Performing diagnostic in-house and field tests for a variety of infectious diseases to maintain adequate herd health

Effectively participating in emergency / ambulatory duties for the Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland area

Describing and performing techniques correctly and applying appropriate restraint, physical and food safety as well as biosecurity protocols to address health promotion and disease prevention including zoonoses

Equine Medicine, Surgery, and Emergency Services, Blacksburg, VA

References: Dr. Kevin Pelzer, DVM – 540-***-**** / adgu6z@r.postjobfree.com; Dr. Sherrie Clark, DVM – 540-***-**** / adgu6z@r.postjobfree.com

Working extensively with equine and camelid species (with minor involvements in porcine and bovine species)

Performing diagnostic in-house tests for a variety of infectious diseases to maintain adequate herd health

Assisting during surgical and emergency procedures including pre-anesthetic support and post-anesthetic recovery

Describing and performing medical techniques correctly, monitoring animals undergoing treatment for changes and signs of improvement, calculating and instituting appropriate nutritional plans for in-house patients, and applying biosecurity protocols to address health promotion and disease prevention

II) Small Animal Experience:

Banfield Animal Hospital, Fairfax, VA

Performed laboratory and surgical procedures, including but not limited to: spay/neuters, mass removals, dental radiography and extractions, FNAs, allergy testing, BG curves, and various blood/urine/fecal test

Frequently worked as the sole veterinarian on duty, often seeing up to 25-30+ patients per day, contributing to a period of record productivity and financial growth of the hospital

Worked with and assisted visiting surgeon on orthopedic and advanced soft tissue surgery cases

Educated clients about disease processes, expectations, animal safety, zoonoses, and home care - helping promote the health and well-being of both owners and pets and development of trustworthy professional relationships

Ensured proper documentation of necessary activities

Maintained a leadership role and organized the hospital team to best work orderly and effectively

Educated team members in proper animal care, ethical, and veterinary medical protocols

Reviewing and revising biosecurity standard operating procedures to reduce the rate and risk of infectious disease transmission

Humane Rescue Alliance, Washington, D.C.

References: Dr. Julie Petrovitch, DVM – 301-***-**** / adgu6z@r.postjobfree.com

Assisting in “reduced-cost” vaccination clinics and providing basic medical care to the community

Performing daily examinations and surgical procedures (i.e. castrations, ovariohysterectomies, dental extractions)

Reviewing and revising biosecurity standard operating procedures to reduce the rate and risk of infectious disease transmission

Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital, Blacksburg, VA

Community Practice, May 2018; August 2019

oCompleting annual wellness examinations (infectious disease testing, nutrition consults, cytology exams, practicing preventative medicine) and surgical procedures (spays / neuters, dental prophylaxis)

Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, July 2018

oIntensive Care Unit and Emergency Referral Service medicine, including 24-hour patient monitoring and intake service

Since 2010, I’ve worked per diem at three distinguished small animal veterinary hospitals during breaks from school in New York – while there, I gained tremendous experience and expertise in: dentistry, radiology, anesthesiology, cardiology, phlebotomy, nutrition, biosecurity, laboratory services, and pharmaceutical services.

Bay Street Animal Hospital 24-Hour Emergency Care, Staten Island, NY

References: Dr. Theresa Ann Cavallaro, DVM – 718-***-****; Lisa Kane, LVT – 718-***-****

Senior Veterinary Technician, 2016 – 2018

Intern, 2010 – 2013

Complete Care Veterinary Center 24-Hour Emergency Care, Staten Island, NY

References: Dr. John SanGiorgio, DVM – 917-***-****; Craig Rizzo, Manager – 646-***-****

Senior Veterinary Technician, 2016 – 2020

Staten Island Veterinary Group, Staten Island, NY

References: Dr. Lisa Fiorenza, DVM – 718-***-****; Dr. Joseph Spargifiore, DVM – 718-***-****; Dr. Jeffrey Kessler, DVM – 732-***-****

Senior Veterinary Technician, 2013 – 2016; 2017 – 2019

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg, VA

Mentor in the Big / Little Veterinary Program, 2017 – 2020

oAssisting veterinary underclassmen via weekly meeting with my mentee’s and assisting with externship locations, as well as networking opportunities

Event Organizer / Volunteer for Inclusive-CVM, 2017 – 2020

oResponsible for aiding in planning / organizing cultural awareness and diversity events throughout the college of veterinary medicine

Student Ambassador / Tour Guide for the College of Veterinary Medicine, 2017 – 2020

oStrengthening skills in one-on-one client interactions via organizing and executing campus tours with prospective students and their families

Secretary of the Veterinarians as One in Culture and Ethnicity Club, 2016 – 2020

oAttending weekly meetings to record the events of the club

oAssisting in the planning and development of club events throughout campus

Social Chair of the Alpha Psi Veterinary Fraternity, 2016 – 2020

oAiding in organizing various social events, both within and outside the college of veterinary medicine

oAssisting in planning and executing the annual Casino Night philanthropic event to raise money for the VMCVM Compassionate Care Fund

Member of the Student Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society, 2017 – 2020

Member of the Public Veterinary Practice Club, 2016 – 2020

Member of the Student Chapter of Veterinary Pathologists, 2016 – 2019

Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, NY

Vice President of the Class of 2016, 2013 – 2016

oAssisting in organizing and executing various philanthropic events throughout campus for the Orange County Health Department, Animal Care and Control Division

President of the Diversity Club, 2012 – 2016

oResponsible for helping to create and organize the club

oOrganizing and executing campus-wide events with emphasis on campus inclusion for different cultures, identities, etc.

Natural Sciences Sibling, 2013 – 2016

oResponsible for combining upperclassmen mentors with underclassmen mentees

oDocumenting meeting hours between mentors and mentees and logging meeting itineraries

Treasurer of the American Chemical Society, 2012 – 2016

Member of Habitat for Humanity, 2012 – 2016

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association, Washington, D.C.

Board of Directors, Scholarship Chair Committee, 2019 – Present

Social Media Assistant, 2019 – Present

Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg, VA

American Association of Public Health Veterinarians, 2019 – Present

National Association of Federal Veterinarians, 2019 – Present

International Students for One Health Alliance (ISOHA), 2018 – Present

Virginia Veterinary Medical Association, 2016 – Present

United States Animal Health Association, 2016 – Present

American Veterinary Medical Association, 2016 – Present

Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, NY

Kappa Mu Epsilon (Mathematics Honors Society), 2015 – 2016

Gamma Sigma Epsilon (Chemistry Honors Society), 2012 – 2016

Beta Beta Beta (Biological Honors Society), 2012 – 2016

Mount Saint Mary College Honors Society, 2012 – 2016

ACADEMIC AWARDS

Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg, VA

Harry M. and Mildred M. Raulet Memorial Award Recipient, 2020

oFor scholastic achievement and to the commitment of maintaining animal welfare

Global Education Scholarship Recipient, 2019

oFor scholastic achievement and to aid Virginia Tech students offset international volunteer expenses

Darlene Dill Veterinary Scholarship Recipient, 2019

oFor scholastic achievement and to aid veterinary students offset internship expenses

Zoetis / Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges Scholarship Recipient, 2018

oFor scholastic achievement and to aid veterinary students offset education expenses

Dr. Lucie A. Pelletier Dedication to Animals Award Recipient, 2017

oFor hardworking students committed to animals, whose attitude benefits all with whom the recipient works with

Leicester and Harriet Handsfield Scholarship Recipient, 2017

oFor scholastic achievement and commitment to the practice of small animal veterinary medicine

CERTIFICATES / LICENSES

Center for Disease Control and Prevention, States Targeting Reduction in Infection via Engagement (STRIVE)

Policy Analysis in Public Health

Competency-Based Training, Audits, and Feedback

Hand Hygiene

Strategies for Preventing Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI’s)

Environmental Cleaning

Personal Protective Equipment

Patient and Family Engagement

Building a Business Case for Infection Prevention

Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections

MRSA Bacteremia

Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infection

Clostridium difficile Infection

Department of Health and Human Services

Cybersecurity Awareness Training

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Command System (ICS)

Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness (IS-00010.a)

Diversity Awareness Course (IS-00020.19)

Introduction to Incident Command System (IS-00100.c)

Introduction to the National Incident Management System (IS-00700.b)

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science

Introduction to Hamsters

Introduction to Guinea Pigs

Introduction to Mice

Introduction to Rabbits

Introduction to Nonhuman Primates

Health Risks and Safety Procedures for Working with Nonhuman Primates

Laboratory Animal Allergy

Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and Use of Research Animals

Pain Management in Laboratory Animals

Bloodborne Pathogens Training for Animal Research

AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals

Working with the IACUC

Purdue University, College of Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Diversity Training Course

Virginia Tech Integrated Life Sciences Building

Virginia Tech-Specific IACUC Training

Autoclave Use and Verification Program

Biosafety Training for Research Labs

Overview of the National Institute of Health Guidelines

Introduction to Biological Safety Cabinets

Annual Bloodborne Pathogen

Respiratory Protection

Biohazard Awareness

Overview of the Virginia Tech Institutional Biosafety Committee

United Nations Department of Safety and Security

Basic Security in the Field (BSITF) + Advanced Security in the Field (ASITF)

United States Army Medical Research Institute for Infectious Diseases

Defense Cyber Awareness

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Privacy Act Training

Center for Food Security and Public Health

Emerging and Exotic Diseases of Animals

USDA Initial Accreditation Training

Fear Free™ Animal Handling Certification

RESEARCH

Virginia Tech Integrated Life Sciences Building, Blacksburg, VA

Reference: Dr. Andrea S. Bertke, DVM – 540-***-**** / adgu6z@r.postjobfree.com

Testing equine serum for cortisol levels using a commercially available ELISA kit, including 29-samples collected during an EHM quarantine, and collected after the quarantine was lifted and horses showed no clinical signs

Testing equine whole blood for the presence of Equine Herpesvirus Viremia, using an equine epithelial cell line (NBL-6; including cell splitting) and standard plaque assay, isolating any virus found

Assisting with primary neuronal cultures from Mus musculus

Department of Mathematics and Information Technology at Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, NY

Reference: Dr. Jennifer Bready, PhD. – 845-***-**** / adgu6z@r.postjobfree.com

Analyzing suicide autopsy reports under the supervision of the Orange County medical examiner, categorizing them based on age, gender, weight, and method of suicide

Running statistical analyses to find correlation between methods of suicide, mortality rates, and obesity

Presenting research findings at National UP-STAT 2016 Conference for Data Science, Statistical Practice, and Education

Department of Natural Sciences at Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, NY

Reference: Dr. Suparna Bhalla, PhD – 914-***-**** / adgu6z@r.postjobfree.com

Feline Obesity and the Associated Health Risks, Spring 2016

oA cross-sectional paper and presentation, using a multitude of primary research articles, on the correlation between feline obesity and the health risks associated with it (e.g. diabetes, arthritis, etc.)

The Human Diving Reflex, Fall 2015

oMeasuring the diving response (the physiological response to immersion that overrides basic homeostatic reflexes) in multiple individuals using a blood pressure monitor and EKG machine

oPresented research findings at Mount Saint Mary College Investigative Research on Campus seminar

Determination of Lead Concentration in Hudson Valley Tap Water, Fall 2014

oUsing Phenolphthalein to titrate Hudson Valley Tap Water, then detect and quantitate the presence of lead

oPresented research findings at Mount Saint Mary College Investigative Research on Campus seminar

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg, VA

“Discovering Gender” Organization for LGBTQ+-Homeless Youth, 2019 – Present

oAmbassador and spokesperson for the “Discovering Gender” Project, supporting various LGBTQ+-homeless shelters throughout the Southeast United States

Virginia Department of Health, Near Southwest Medical Reserve Corps, 2017 – 2020

oAssisting in a variety of public health exercises, demonstrations, and vaccination clinics throughout Southwest Virginia

LGBTQ+-Youth Center Mentor and Volunteer, 2017 – 2019

oResponsible for executing events to raise money for LGBTQ+-youth centers throughout Virginia, as well as AIDS research foundations

Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, NY

Jared Dane Scotto Foundation, 2012 – Present

oAssisting in raising money for Epithelioid Sarcoma research through planning and executing a variety of philanthropic events, including an annual Casino Night

oCommunity outreach for donations and sponsorship for all events

“Helping One Person Excel” Mentoring Program, 2013 – 2016

oAssisting high-school students in low-income areas throughout the Newburg, New York area in apply for colleges as well as applying for part-time / full-time employment

Orange County Department of Health, Animal Care and Control for Newburgh, 2013 – 2016

oResponsible for organizing various Rabies vaccine clinics throughout Orange Country

oWorking with the Orange County Health Department to supply vaccines, veterinarians, technicians, and volunteers for clinics

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES

The Park, Roanoke, VA

Bartender and Event Planner, 2018 – 2019

Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, NY

Test Proctor, 2014 – 2016

oAssisting students with physical and mental disabilities take their exams

Resident Assistant, 2013 – 2015

oEnhancing skills in conflict resolution, team building, leadership, one-on-one client interactions

oAssisting in developing resident hall evacuation protocols in the event of an emergency

Student Ambassador, 2012 – 2016

oServing as the liaison between prospective students and the campuses admissions department

Tutor (History, Science, and Mathematics), 2013 – 2016

Knightlyfe Productions, Newburgh, NY

Bar Manager, 2012 – 2016

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