This document is a resume for Katelyn Buren, who is expected to graduate in May 2017 with a Bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences from the University of Kentucky. She has maintained a high GPA of 3.93 and has received various honors and awards. Her relevant experience includes research assisting in animal science and veterinary labs, interning at wildlife rehabilitation and animal hospitals, and working as a veterinary nurse and lifeguard.

1. KATELYN BUREN
5405 Killinur Drive, Prospect, KY 40059
| katelynburen@gmail.com | 502-551-6723
EDUCATION Bachelors of Science, Animal Sciences
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, LEXINGTON, KY
Expected Graduation Date: May 2017
Cumulative GPA: 3.93
Dean’s List: Fall 2013,Spring 2014, Spring 2015,Fall 2015,Spring 2016
Honors Program
American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) Scholastic AchievementAward Recipient
ACTIVITIES UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
College ofAgriculture, Food, and Environment StudentCouncil Sophomore Representative
College ofAgriculture, Food, and EnvironmentGEN 100 Peer Mentor
College ofAgriculture, Food, and EnvironmentPeer Mentor
Honors Program Ambassador
Chi Omega Sorority, Lambda Alpha Chapter:Foundation (Scholarship) Ambassador
Pre-Vet Club:2015-2016 College ofAg StudentCouncil Representative
2016-2017 Treasurer
Homeward Bound Canine Rescue Volunteer
EXPERIENCE RESEARCH ASSISTENT DR. URSCHEL’S ANIMAL SCIENCE LAB
JUNE 2016-PRESENT LEXINGTON, KY
 Perform blood draws and muscle biopsies on horses to analyze the effects of
dexamethasone on insulin resistance.
 Execute Western blots,blood glucose and insulin determinations,and High
Performance Liquid Chromatography(HPLC) analyses on the acquired samples.
 Assistin feeding and care of the horses.
VETERINARY NURSE LANSDOWNE VETERINARY CLINIC
JULY 2015-PRESENT LEXINGTON, KY
 Aid Doctors Wynn, Hill,and Pinkston in a variety of surgeries including dental
cleanings,spays/neuters,tumor removals,etc.
 Manage the intubation,catheter placement,and care of animals when under
anesthesia for surgeries.
 AssistDoctors in appointments byperforming blood draws,internal parasite
screens,and heartworm tests,as well as administer vaccines and fill prescriptions.
 Assure the clients are receiving the bestcare for their animals.
 Build strong relationships with the clients and their pets.
 Keep the clinic clean and organized.
STUDY ABROAD INTERNATIONAL STUDIES ABROAD (ISA)
MAY 2015-JUNE 2015 MALAGA, SPAIN
 Studied abroad in Malaga, Spain for four weeks.While there, I took International
Marketing and International Relations atthe University of Malaga.
 Engaged in experiences far outside ofmy comfort zone and gained the ability to
interact with people differentfrom myself.
 Immersed myselffullyin the Spanish culture by living with a native family for the
duration of my stay.
RESEARCH ASSISTENT DR. BRIDGES’S ANIMAL REPRODUCTION LAB

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JANUARY 2015-MAY 2015 LEXINGTON, KY
 Worked alongside Dr.Bridges and graduate student,KatCerny, to test the effects
of selenium on tissue specific expression ofgenes in cattle.
 Conducted Polymerase Chain Reactions (PCR),and used micro-arraytechnology,
on the samples.
 Performed data entry, as well as the organized the results into a comprehensible
table for the final lab report.
 Helped to keep the lab clean.
VOLUNTEER/SHADOWEE METROPOLITAN VETERINARY SPECIALISTS
DECEMBER 2014-JANUARY 2015 LOUISVILLE, KY
 Shadowed the surgeons from Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists during the 2014
Winter Intercession.Iwas able to witness first-hand manysurgeries thatDr.
Graehler,Dr. Neat, Dr. Applewhite,and Dr. Clark deal with on a day-to-day basis.
These surgeries included the common TPLOsurgeryfor an ACL tear, as well as
surgeries thatdealtwith biopsies,mass removals,herniated disks, and cataracts.
INTERN SECOND CHANCES WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER
MAY 2014-AUGUST 2014 GOSHEN, KY
 Administered vaccines and medicines to injured wild animals including raccoons,
opossums,groundhogs,skunks,and flying squirrels.
 Managed the feeding and cleaning ofover 40 wildlife animals and their cages in
order to ensure their health and well-being,as well as provide them with a clean
environment.
LIFE GUARD PROFESSIONAL POOL MANAGEMENT
SUMMER 2013 AND 2014 PROSPECT, KY
 Ensured patron safety by keeping swimmers outofdanger and by taking action
when an emergencyoccurred.
 Administered firstaid to those who needed it.
 Cleaned pool area and bathrooms.
 Handled moneyfor guestpasses.
 Built strong relationships with the residents and their children.
VOLUNTEER BARBOUR LANE ANIMAL HOSPITAL
MARCH 2012-MAY 2013 LOUISVILLE, KY
 Assisted the veterinarian and vet technicians during appointments.
 Walked and fed the kennel animals.
 Swept and cleaned the rooms after each appointment.