Samantha R. Pet Care Provider in Disputanta, VA 23842

Hello, I'm Samantha. I'm a 2017 honors graduate of Virginia State University's Pre-Veterinary Program. I have extensive experience, both professional and personal, in animal care-taking and am able to provide a variety of services. Under my watch, you can expect your pet(s) to have the very best in care.
I have experience with a large variety of animals including: Dogs (small/medium/large/special needs), Cats (including special needs), Birds (both pets and poultry), Fish, Farm Animals (small-medium sized), Small Mammals (guinea pigs, rabbits, rats, gerbils, etc.), limited experience with reptiles/amphibians, limited experience with exotics (please specify when contacting for care what kind of animals you have)

EDUCATION
Graduate with Honors, May 2017 | VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Major: Agriculture, Concentration in Pre-Veterinary Medicine/Animal Science
• Related Courses: Poultry Production, Equine Science, Advance Livestock Production, Veterinary Anatomy and Hygiene, Principles of Reproduction, Animal Nutrition

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Volunteer | Fort Lee Veterinary Clinic
•National President’s Volunteering Award for volunteering 550+ hours
•Conducted day-to-day operations at receptionist’s desk and examination rooms
•Prepared and gave vaccines, analyzed lab results, performed physical examinations under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian
•Assisted veterinarian and technicians with restraining patients when needed
•Observed veterinarian during multiple surgeries (neutering/spaying, mass removals, etc.) and recoveries

Pet Sitter | Disputanta
• Provided daily walks and attention, feeding, grooming, check-ups while owners were on vacation
• Administered preventative medication (Flea & Tick Prevention, Heartworm Prevention, Dewormer, Seizure medication, etc.)
• Cleaning of pet messes, kennels, bird cages, hutches, etc.

Pre-Vet Research Assistant| Virginia State University
• Assisted professor/advisor with day-to-day work
• Tutored students in classes when referred to
• Graded papers, set up labs, helped with labs
• Gave students information about animal care
• Performed bathing and grooming services