High School Kennel Technician

AMANDA COOK

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Texas A&M University Bachelor of Arts in Biology; Minor: Business; Overall GPR: 3.75 Aug 2021 - May 2024 Austin Community College Associates in Biology; Overall GPA: 3.93; 56 Credits Aug 2020 - Jun 2021 Vandegrift High School Endorsement: Multidisciplinary Studies; Overall GPA: 3.82 Aug 2016 - Jun 2020 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

2222 Veterinary Clinic - Kennel Technician (40 hrs/week); Austin, Tx May 2024 - Sep 2024

● Assisted veterinary staff during procedures by aiding in the intubation of animals for surgery and restraining patients for tests and procedures such as ultrasound, urinalysis, subcutaneous fluid administration, and radiographs

● Maintained cleanliness and organization of the clinic, ensuring all surgical instruments and equipment were sterilized and properly stored, and restocked supplies as needed to support efficient clinic operations

● Supported post-operative care by cleaning catheter sites, monitoring recovery, and walking dogs after anesthesia to promote patient well-being

Caldwell Zoo - Veterinary Intern (40 hrs/week); Tyler, Tx Sep 2023 - Dec 2023

● Monitored exotic animals under anesthesia, ensuring their well-being during exams and surgeries

● Conducted laboratory and diagnostic tests, including NaNO3 flotations, refractometry, and parasitology techniques, ensuring precise sample collection and testing

● Provided daily care for parakeets in the ICU, including cleaning quarters, offering enrichment with food and toys, and administering oral medications after safely capturing and restraining birds 2222 Veterinary Clinic - Kennel Technician (25-40 hrs/week); Austin, Tx Jan 2021 - Jul 2021; Jun 2023 - Sep 2023

● Provided comprehensive care to kennel-living animals, including walking, feeding, administering medications, monitoring vitals

● Ensured a clean and healthy environment by disinfecting animal quarters and observing signs of illness, disease, or injury Steep Hollow Farm - Intern (8-12 hrs/week); Bryan, Tx Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

● Managed daily tasks, including feeding, stall maintenance, and pasture supervision, ensuring optimal horse well-being

● Maintained barn cleanliness and streamlined operations by communicating with staff regarding hay, grain, supplements, shavings

● Assisted with veterinary and animal care such as bandage changes, wound treatment, handwalking and grazing, oral medication administration, and blanketing horses in winter months GI Lab at Texas A&M University - Student Laboratory Assistant (10 hrs/week); Bryan, Tx Sep 2021 - Mar 2022

● Corresponded with clinics and veterinarians via phone and email, opened packages containing biological specimens, processed and entered data of samples; created Excel worksheets to record lab inventory and supplies Student Government Association - Senator of Student Accessibility; ACC Aug 2020 - Jun 2021

● Represented students who required accessibility services by providing them with effective accommodations based on their disability, courses in which they were enrolled, and current needs

● Supported students during the COVID-19 pandemic by coordinating study groups for different majors, facilitated note-sharing to those with disabilities, and organized virtual study sessions via Zoom to overcome remote learning challenges Pet Sitting; Austin, Tx Aug 2020 - Sep 2020

● Cared for 2 Bengals and 1 Domestic Shorthair with Tritrichomonas foetus by regularly maintaining litter boxes, sanitizing surroundings, and administering high fibrous foods to reduce chronic diarrhea Austin Pets Alive - Volunteer; Austin, Tx Apr 2018 - May 2019

● Walked and trained sheltered dogs weekly to promote good behavior and health, cleaned cat kennels and provided for animals by aiding in maintenance of facility such as through laundry and dishes

● Pet Sat Foster kittens by watching them on a daily or extended basis to ensure their safety and well being

● Administered oral and topical medications for ringworm and flea treatment as directed by a veterinarian ACADEMIC PROJECTS AND AWARDS

AP Scholar with Honors Award Spring 2020

● Earned AP Scholar with Honors award for maintaining a 3.25+ average on all AP Exams and scoring 3 or higher on 4+ exams Future Farmers of America Spring 2020

● Designed and Executed Student-Led Projects as a Supervised Agricultural Experience such as conceptualizing and modeling a free-range Poultry Facility formulated to operate under hot climates Texas State Science Fair - Advanced to Regionals, Austin, Tx Spring 2016

● Advanced to Regionals in Applied Microbiology (APL)

● Tested efficacy of amylase to catalyze starch into glucose molecules when denatured by various concentrations of salt; conducted through parallel dilutions to determine glucose production from denatured amylase ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Computer Skills: R; MS Word; Excel; PowerPoint

Interests: Volunteering at Austin Pets Alive, French Horn, exploring the outdoors Languages: Basic knowledge of Spanish

Work Eligibility: US citizen; Eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions

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