Technician Supervisor

Vicki Lynn Minney

* ******** ******, *** ***, Maryland 21014

410-***-****

***********@*******.***

Education

West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV

Bachelor of Science in Animal and Veterinary Sciences, cum laude

(May, 1978)

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, cum laude (May, 1978)

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Certifications

Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) (March, 2006)

Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) (December, 2004)

Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) (July, 2004)

Publication

Zapata, A., Minney, V.L., & Shippenberg, T.S. (2010). Shift from goal-

directed to habitual cocaine seeking

after prolonged experience in rats. The Journal of Neuroscience,

30(46), 154**-*****.

Work Experience

National Institute on Aging (NIA): Comparative Medicine Section

Charles River Laboratories Contractor, Baltimore, Maryland

Supervisors: Dr. Louis Rezanka, Ph.D. (September 2010 -October 2011), Dr.

Katherine Perdue, DVM (November 2011 - Present)

Research Technician (September 2010 - Present)

. Manage cryopreservation collaboration between NIA and NIAID

. Collect fur pluck samples, prepare slides, and examine under

microscope to detect presence of mites

. Breed mice, wean, and tag pups, and collect ear punch samples for

genotyping

. Perform PCR genotyping, restriction enzyme digestion, and DNA

extraction

. Inject mice with superovulatory hormones for timed matings and check

plugs

. Surgically remove epididymis and vas deferens from male mice, harvest

and cryopreserve sperm

. Surgically remove oviducts and uterus from female mice, harvest and

cryopreserve embryos

. Set up cell culture for procedures such as in vitro fertilization

. Perform PCR genotyping, restriction enzyme digestion, and DNA

extraction

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): Behavioral Neuroscience Branch

University of Texas Contractor: September 2002-December 2003

Charles River Laboratories Contractor: January 2004-September 2010,

Baltimore, Maryland

Supervisor: Dr. Toni Shippenberg, Ph.D.

Research Technician (September 2002 - September 2010)

. Collect blood samples from intraorbital sinus cavities of mice and

from tail vein of rats

. Administer intraperitoneal and subcutaneous injections to rodents

. Surgically implant morphine and placebo pellets into rats and mice

. Operate behavioral testing chambers including cocaine I.V. self-

administration, locomotor activity, ethanol, and conditioned place

preference

. Conduct pain assessment tests: Formalin, Hargreaves and Von Frey

apparatus

. Lab management responsibilities including but not limited to: keeping

inventories of drugs and experimental animals, updating lab protocols,

and ordering animals

Charles River Laboratories, Baltimore, Maryland

Supervisor: Joe Zubey, LATG

Animal Care Technician (April 2002 - September 2002)

. Perform animal care and husbandry tasks

. Submit animal health reports to attending veterinarian

. Animal health observation, monitoring and treatment

Veterinary Referral Hospital, Bel Air, Maryland

Supervisor: Dr. Jeffrey Hess, DVM

Veterinary Assistant (April 1998 - April 2002)

. Perform complete blood counts and blood chemistry, cortisol, and

thyroid tests using Hemavet and Idexx Vet Test machines

. Record patient histories and laboratory data in computer

. Perform physical therapy on patients

. Prepare patients for orthopedic and soft tissue surgery

. Assist in surgery, monitor anesthesia, pulse oximeter and EKG machines

. Assist in ultrasound, laser, and endoscopic procedures

Rock Spring Veterinary Clinic, Forest Hill, Maryland

Supervisor: Dr. Gregory Svoboda, DVM

Veterinary Technician (October 1997 - April 1998)

Blood chemistry analysis using QBC, I-STAT, and Vet Test 8008 machines

Assist in artificial insemination of dogs

Give subcutaneous and intramuscular injections

Perform prophylactic dental procedures

Animal Clinic of Harford County, Bel Air, Maryland

Supervisor: Dr. Carvel Tiekert, DVM

Veterinary Technician and Kennel Staff Supervisor (October 1996 - October

1997)

. Technical Duties:

o Venipuncture for heartworm tests and blood chemistry profiles

o Set up and run heartworm, stool, urinalysis, Lyme, Feline

Leukemia, and FIV tests

o Perform dental procedures: clean and polish teeth of patient

under anesthesia

. Kennel Staff Supervisory Responsibilities:

o Maintenance of kennel with capacity to board 85 dogs and cats

o Responsible for decision making regarding hiring and dismissal

of employees and supervision of employees

o Prepare monthly kennel staff schedule for 4-6 employees

o Conduct periodic kennel staff meetings

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