Curriculum Vitae

Career objectives

To be a well-rounded, competent veterinarian and to provide the best possible care to my patients.

Education

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Cum Laude

2008-2012

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Science
Summa Cum Laude

2006-2009

Professional and related work experience

Banfield Pet Hospital
Associate Veterinarian, Lexington, KY
Practice small animal medicine and surgery at a general practice that promotes basic health and wellness.

Jun 2013 - present

Town & Country Veterinary Hospital
Robert Spillers, DVM
Associate Veterinarian, San Antonio, TX
Practiced small animal medicine and surgery at a full service hospital that provides 24-hour urgent care.

Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

Wildlife Conservation Society, Global Health Program
Robert Moore, DVM
Student Extern, New York, NY
Participated in a clinical externship at the Bronx zoo. Experience in animal immobilization, anesthesia, diagnostics, treatment, and zoo management. Rotated through the Central Park, Queens, and Prospect Park zoos and the New York Aquarium.

Apr - May 2012

Texas A&M University, Reproductive Sciences Lab
Student Researcher, College Station, TX
Animal care and basic veterinary diagnostics for domestic livestock. Tested the efficacy of retrovirus gene therapy in vitro.

May - Aug 2010

Texas A&M University, College of Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Student Research Fellow, College Station, TX
Tested efficacy of retrovirus gene therapy in vitro. Experience in cell culture and molecular biology techniques.

May - Aug 2009

Texas A&M University, Schubot Exotic Bird Health Center
Student Researcher, College Station, TX
Worked as a research assistant on nutritional and behavior studies in exotic birds.

Aug - May 2008

Austin Vet Care
Tracy Karlinger-Smith, DVM
Veterinary Assistan, Austin, TX
Worked in a small animal clinical setting. Experience in taking histories, restraining patients, vaccination, in-clinic diagnostics, radiology, surgery preparation and monitoring, and kennel duties.

Jan 2008
May - Aug 2008
Dec - Jan 2009

Chase Memorial Animal Hospital
Tracy Karlinger-Smith, DVM
Veterinary Assistant, Austin, TX
Worked in a small animal clinical setting. Experience in taking histories, restraining patients, vaccinations, in-clinic diagnostics, radiology, prophylactic dentistry, surgery preparation and monitoring, and kennel duties.

Jun 2005 - Aug 2006
Dec - Jan 2007
May - Aug 2007
Dec 2007

Posters and Presentations

Blocking Equine Infectious Anemia Virus replication using RNAi
Student Veterinary Research Fellow Symposium
North Carolina State University

Aug 2009

Awards and Scholarships

Dean's Honor Roll, Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine
Hill's Pet Nutrition/Thibodeaux Scholarship
Sandra Austin Endowed Scholarship
Hubert Schmidt Scholarship
Muggins-Matthews Endowed Scholarship

Aug 2006 - May 2008
2011
2010
2010
2009

Academic Organizations

American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), Member
American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP), Member
American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP), Member
Veterinary Business Management Association (VBMA), Member
Cell and Molecular Biology Association of Texas A&M, Historian
Texas A&M Pre-Vet Society, Member

2009-2011
2009-2012
2008-2009
2008-2012
2006-2008
2006-2008

Professional Interests

Preventative Medicine
Soft Tissue Surgery
Emergency Medicine

Personal Interests

Camping and Hiking
Running
Scuba Diving
Tae Kwon Do