Pre-veterinary Student

Bella Cheng

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Objective:

Immensely determined pre-veterinary student looking for an opportunity at the Wildlife Conservation Society as an intern to utilize my large and small animal handling skills to support the care of zoo animals. Education

CALS Cornell University - Ithaca, NY Expected May 2025 Bachelors of Science: Animal Science

Concentration on the Pre-Veterinary medicine

Related Coursework

Organic Chemistry I, Domestic Animal Biology, Animal Welfare, General Chemistry I & II, College Biology I & II, General Chemistry Lab, College Biology Lab

Employment History

The McFadden Lab, Research Assistant - Ithaca, NY January 2023 - May 2023

● Worked under the supervision of a PhD student and participated in the sample collections of milk, blood, and methane emission in finding the effects of abomasal sodium cholate infusion in lactating dairy cow and dietary supplementation with glycerol monolaurate on methane production in lactating dairy cows

● Obtained skills in handling cattle and goats/sheep for sample collection and injections Veterinary Assistant/Shadow

Bay Street Animal Hospital – Staten Island, NY June 2022 - January 2023

● Experienced handling and blood-drawing techniques of small animals

● Observed operations of a small animal practice and sat in on surgeries from neuters/spays to exploratories

● Developed treatment plans for patients based on financial and medical limitations Volunteer Activities

Ezra’s Farm Cornell - Ithaca, NY September 2022 - December 2022

● Sanitized and fed farm animals ranging from horses, pigs, cows, sheep, and chicken Double D Ranch - Long Island, NY August 2021 - May 2022

● Participated in trips to animal sanctuaries and cleaned, bathed, and took care of abandoned farm animals

● Assisted in making blankets for dogs and cats at animal shelters on Long Island Campus Affiliations

Minority Animal Science Students, Member September 2022 - Present

● Organized meetings with Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine students to speak with current Animal Science students in planning for veterinary school Guiding Eyes at Cornell, Member September 2022 - Present

● Participated in the training of guide dogs and cultivated skills in handling working animals in a public space Surgical Society at Cornell, Member September 2022 - Present

● Practiced different surgical techniques with the basics of sutures and tools Skills

Languages Besides English: fluency (read/write):

● Cantonese and Mandarin

Additional Skills:

● Proficient in medical terminology

● Teamwork, leadership, attention to detail

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