1. Allison Wright
171 Sheridan Ave #1 Medford, MA 02155 ● Phone: +1-508-341-7205 ● E-Mail: Allison.Wright@tufts.edu
Education
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University September 2016
Master of Science in Conservation Medicine
University of Massachusetts (UMass), Amherst May 2015
Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Conservation and Rehabilitation
Certificates
Tufts University October 2015
Certificate of Training in Blood-borne Pathogen Biosafety in Research Laboratories
Laser Therapy Institute April 2015
Certificate of Training in Companion Pet Laser Therapy
ABI Global Management School March 2012
Certificate of Artificial Insemination in Beef Cattle
Research Experience
Graduate Externship Research, Tufts; Leptospirosis Viability in the Environment, Thailand May 2016-July 2016
● Tufts Institute of the Environment Fellowship Grant Funded
● Will be trained in mathematical modeling of the epidemiology of tropical diseases
● Will be performing soil and water sampling, as well as testing these samples for pH, temperature and mineral content
● Will be testing samples using Real-time PCR and Culturing for Leptospires
● Goal: Compare water and soil quality parameters in the environment with the presence of leptospirosis in order to predict the
bacteria’s viability in the environment
Independent Research, UMass; Lemur and Domestic Animal Parasite Study, Madagascar June 2014-July 2014
● Collected fecal samples and body condition scores from livestock, dogs, cats, pigs and bamboo lemurs
● Preformed fecal egg counts and identification using fecal flotation and modified McMaster’s sedimentation techniques and
tested all samples for Giardia with IDEXX snap tests
● Goal: Compare apparent health to parasite load and diversity
Independent Research, UMass; Lamb Milk Replacer Study, Hadley Livestock Barn September 2012- May 2013
● Obtained weekly measurements of mass, height, muscle gain and growth rates of lambs on 1X and 1.5X concentrated milk
replacer and those on ewe milk.
● Prepared milk replacer and cared for and maintained lamb populations within the barn.
● Goal: Compare multiple concentrations of milk replacer concentration on growth rates of lambs in Hadley, MA with the ewe
milk lambs as a control.
● UMASS IACUC training (for general research animal welfare) and approval for this study.

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Professional Experience
Veterinary Technician, Fresh Pond Animal Hospital, Cambridge, MA June 2015- Present
● Responsible for obtaining a comprehensive patient history and vital signs.
● Assist veterinarians in providing basic to advanced medical and surgical care for small animal patients.
Veterinary Technician, Windy Hollow Veterinary Clinic, Montague, MA August 2014-June 2015
● Assisted veterinarians with all aspects of small animal medical and surgical care and client communication.
Intern, Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society, Springfield, MA September 2012 -May 2015
● Performed basic husbandry and enclosure maintenance, medical intake exams (blood collection, TPR, assessing apparent
health), medical care and treatments, and behavior evaluations and training.
● Assisted the public with adoptions and surrenders, and educated the public regarding small animal health and ownership.
Intern, Bernice Barbour Wildlife Clinic At Tufts, North Grafton, MA May 2013-August 2013
● Performed triage, basic husbandry, enclosure maintenance, and medical treatments and care for admissions of native birds,
reptiles, and mammals.
● Educated the public by answering phone calls and emails.
Additional Skills:
● GPS & GIS point taking, map laying and analysis
● University level classes in New England mammal, avian, fish and amphibian identification
● Graduate level knowledge of New England as well as international landscapes
● Wildlife population surveying training including point and line transects, and other surveying techniques
● Statistical analysis using SPSS software
● Proficient with Microsoft Word suite, Adobe, and Photoshop
● Excellent communication, large group presentation, and discussion leadership skills
● Basic Spanish language proficiency
● Clinical skills include small animal and wild animal restraint and phlebotomy, digital radiograph acquisition, suture removal,
ear cleaning, nail trimming, health-related grooming, anal gland expression, medication dosing and administration, vaccine
administration, cystocentesis, IV catheter placement, aseptic preparation of surgical site, and patient monitoring during
anesthesia.
● Advanced clinical laboratory skills including: fecal analysis, urine analysis, cytology sample preparation, ocular and skin
cytology preparation and diagnostics.