Sarah Daley is a student at UC Davis expected to graduate in March 2017 with a B.S. degree. She has extensive experience in veterinary clinics and animal shelters, including as a veterinary technician. She has also worked as a research assistant at UC Davis studying equine health and as a volunteer in the Krubitzer Laboratory. Sarah is interested in neuroscience and has interned in the neurology and rehabilitation departments at the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.
1. Sarah Daley
3861 Joslin Lane Vacaville,CA 95688
Phone:425-985-4211 Alternate: 707-449-3921 E-Mail: sedaley@ucdavis.edu
Education
B.S. University of California- Davis. Expected March 2017.
A.A. General Studies, American Military University, December 2013.
ResearchExperience
• Laboratory Volunteer, Krubitzer Laboratory, UC Davis:
Collected, maintained and statistically evaluated
behavioral data from video footage of opossums involved
in ongoing study, preparation and mounting of tissue for
histological processing, and assisted in laboratory
cleaning and routine procedures.
September 2016-present
• Research Assistant, Center for Equine Health, UC
Davis
Assisted in routine care and keeping of horses used in
ongoing studies, preparation of special diets for horses in
experimental group, assistance, setup and data collection
for ultrasounds, oocyte collection, semen collection, and
other minor medical procedures such as blood draws,
semen processing, medication delivery, and wound care.
May 2016-Sept. 2016
Clinical Experience
• Veterinary Technician, Alamo Animal Hospital, CA:
Proficient with medical skills such as feline and canine
blood draws and restraint, fluids administration, catheter
and bandage removal, and record keeping. Assisted in
preparing and monitoring of animals pre and post surgery,
assisted in routine examinations, surgeries, and medical
procedures including processing blood and fluids for
analysis and sterilization of surgery instruments.
April 2014-present
• Animal Care Assistant, Sacramento SPCA, CA:
Responsible for routine care, cleanliness, and feeding of
shelter animals. Species included cats, dogs, rabbits,
chickens, and other small rodents and reptiles.
Sept. 2013-Dec. 2013
2. Sarah Daley
Page 2
• Technician Assistant, Humane Society of Greater
Miami:
Skilled at monitoring animals pre and post surgery,
intubation, vaccine administration, and anesthesia set-up.
Also responsible for assisting during minor medical
procedures such as microchipping, toe nail trims,
vaccines, blood draws, and subcutaneous fluids
administration.
August 2012-August
2013
InternshipExperience
• Clinical Intern, Neurology Department, UC Davis
Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH):
Observed and assisted in neurological examination
procedures such as MRI, CT scan, ultrasound, and X-ray.
Learned and became proficient in different techniques for
restraint for animals both awake and under anesthesia or
sedative. Assisted in surgery and minor procedure
preparation, transport of patients to and from hospital
departments, and basic cleanliness of prep area and
recovery cages.
Aug. 2015-Oct. 2015
• Clinical Intern, Small Animal Rehabilitation and
Integrative Medicine, UC Davis VMTH: Proficient with
animal restraint and movement of non-ambulatory
patients. Skilled in assisting with procedures such as
acupuncture, water therapy, laser therapy, transcutaneous
electric neuromuscular stimulation, shockwave therapy,
and other rehabilitative exercises.
Aug. 2014-Oct. 2014
Employment Experience(Other)
• Boatswain’s Mate Second Class (E-5), United States
Coast Guard: Experience at creating organization in a
fast-paced environment and accomplishing tasks
efficiently. Supervisory experience overseeing the
organization and prioritizing of large-scale projects,
including managing a budget of over $100,000. Proficient
August 2008-August
2013
3. Sarah Daley
Page 3
at general shipboard navigation via charts, electronic chart
plotting systems, and non-electric traditional equipment.
ProfessionalDevelopment
• Transfer Pre-Health Mentor Program, UC Davis:
Mentored incoming transfer students on matters such as
navigating the UC System, finding internships and
activities related to their field, and offering advice when
they experience an issue with school.
September 2015-
present
• Student Panel- Internship Experience, UC Davis:
Spoke on a panel to incoming freshmen and transfer
students on how to find internships both on and off
campus, and how to act in a professional manner
February 2016
• Student Panel- Meet an Experienced Aggie, UC Davis:
Spoke on a panel to incoming transfer students on how to
navigate the UC system, find and use campus resources,
and get involved in activities that interest them while being
able maintain an academic schedule
November 2015
RelevantCoursework
• Cognitive Neuroscience taught by Dr. Arne Ekstrom, UC
Davis
Sept. 2016-Dec. 2016
• Psychology Seminar on Evolutionary Plasticity of the
Neocortex taught by Dr. Leah Krubitzer, UC Davis
March 2016-June 2016
• Applied Statistics for Biological Sciences taught by Justin
Wang, UC Davis
July 2015-August 2015
• Genes and Gene Expression taught by Dr. Luca Comai ,
UC Davis
Jan. 2016-Mar. 2016
• Biochemistry taught by Dr. Holland Cheng, UC Davis Sept. 2016-Dec. 2016
• Comparative Neuroanatomy taught by Dr. Leah Krubitzer,
UC Davis
Jan. 2016-Mar. 2016
• Introduction to Psychobiology taught by Dr. Danielle
Stolzenberg, UC Davis
January 2015-March
2015
4. Sarah Daley
Page 4
References
Dr. Leah Krubitzer, Center for Neuroscience, University of California- Davis
lakrubitzer@gmail.com
Joanne Snapp, Health Professions Advising, University of California- Davis
jsnapp@ucdavis.edu