1. Theresa Smith
Home:2590 Brookdale Rd,ScotrunPA 18355
Campus:1000 NorthMain St. LovettHall,266 45840
(570) 982 5144
Smitht7@findlay.edu
OBJECTIVE:
Lookingto utilize, expand,refine andapply knowledgeof animal science,biologyand chemistrythrough
the entrance of a prestigiousVeterinaryschool inordertospecialize inmixedanimalmedicine
techniquesandtoone day contribute tothe Veterinarycommunity throughresearchand
demonstrationof surgical procedures.
EDUCATION:
(May 2018) Bachelorof Science
(2014-Present)
Animal Science andBiology majorwithPre-VeterinaryEmphasis,
minorinChemistry
Studentat The Universityof Findlay,Ohio
GPA: 3.46
EXPERIENCE:
WORK
(2014-2015)
(2014-2015)
(2014-2015)
Dog License SurveyorforJeffersonTownship,NJ
Throughinspectionof JeffersonTownshipIhave gained
the essential skillswhendealingwiththe public,and
have developedthe indispensableabilitiesto
communicate tothose caughtin violation tothe
importance of Dog licensingandRabiesprevention.
Completedpaperworkandresponsibilitiessuchasfiling
unlicenseddogs,admittingwarnings,andlookup
necessaryinformationfromaspecializedprogramina
timelymanner.
Animal CaretakeratJeffersonTownshipPound,NJ
Deltwithferal cats anddogs,includingrestraintand
capture.
Experiencedinextractingbloodfromkennelanimalsto
testfor spreadable diseases.
Knowledgeable inthe propercleaningof multi-unit
cagesand in recognizingindicatorsignsinananimal that
mustbe containedandisolated.
Kennel workeratLake HopatcongAnimal Hospital
Scheduleddogorcat stay durations andinserted
informationtoforma historyonthe animal.
2. (2015-Present)
INTERNSHIP/SHADOWING
(2014-Present)
(2014-Present)
Ensuredall animals were properlyfedandmedicated
for anyhealthissuesneeded.
Safeguardedhealthof animalsbymakingsure thatthe
animalsare up-to-date onall shotsandvaccinations.
Equippedatkeepingasecure andcleanenvironmentby
moppingthe floorsanddisinfectingcagesandfeeding
dishesdaily.
Experiencedwithdealingwithaggressiveanimalsthat
require caution.
Note Takerfor BiologyandChemistrystudents atthe University
of Findlay
Effectivelybreakdownlecture material sothatitis
easilyunderstood.
Excellenttime managementandqualitypenmanship.
PaidInternshipatLake HopatcongAnimal Hospital
Experiencedinthe processof runningbloodtests,such
as preparationandcentrifugingof the samples.
Knowledgeableaboutthe properX-rayprocedure and
how to positionandprepa patientinorderto develop
the most effective image forinspectionbyvet.
Administered andpreparingvaccinesandmedications
for patienttreatment.
Assistedvetandvettech inpreparingpatientfor
surgery,involvingrestraintandadministrationof a
sedative.
Witnessedvetsperformseveralsurgeries,including:
spay/neuters,tumorandkidneyremovals,hematoma
draining,dentistry andseveral suture techniques.
Qualified tospeaktoclientsbothprofessionallyand
routinely face-to-face oroverthe phone toschedule
appointments.
Experiencedwithsiftingthroughurinalysisandblood
workresultsandenteringthe dataintothe patient’s
history.
StudentWorkerat the Universityof Findlay’sWesternand
EnglishFarms
Performedmultiplefarmanimal processingprocedures
such as ear taggingandtattooing, throwingasheepfor
restraint,castrationand dehorning.
Adeptat givingbothSQand IM treatmentsinvolving
ironsupplementation,penicillin,andoxytocinamongst
others.
3. (2010)
(2007-Present)
Introducedtoultra-soundingandtaughthow to look
out forcotyledons,uterine horns,aheartbeat,ora
fetus,whichwouldconfirmpregnancyinthe animal.
Identifiedhorse withthrushandmanagedtreatment.
ShadowedLarge Animal VetInRichmond,VA
Observedthe filingof anEquine’steeth,acleaningof a
sheath,the administrationof vaccines,the examination
of a cancerouseye,andthe properprotocol whenbilling
and speakingtoclients.
Learnedhow to properlydisinfectdentistryequipment.
RabiesClinicVolunteer
Assistedvetwithrestrainingthe animalsanddirected
patientsandtheirownersthroughthe Rabies
administration line efficiently.
AWARDS:
(2015-2016)
(2014-2016)
The Universityof FindlayScholar-Choral
The Universityof FindlayInstitutional Grant
The Universityof FindlayPresident’sScholarship
Project101 Grant
Awardreceivedwhen submittingand writinga
paperabout how the program helpedenrichmy
life throughthe delicate pubescentyears.