Elizabeth ann Barthel
2514 Seville Davis,CA,95616Phone (805)708-1064 • E-mail
Objective
Seeking a position in veterinarian science working with animals to expand my knowledge of the duties and expectations of a veterinarian.
Education
2003-Present University of CaliforniaDavis Davis, CA
Animal Science/Pre-Veterinarian
1999-2003 Santa Maria High School Santa Maria, CA
Work experience
Dog Manners Class: Summer 2007
Assistant in Nancy Abplanalp’s dog training classes: thinking dogs class, puppy, socialization, behavior modification
Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Colony, March 2006-present
Assistant 3:Provide food and water to cats, clean change litter pans, weight/groom cats, health checks, administration of oral medications to cats, restraint of cats for venipuncture and echocardiograms, animal husbandry including socialization, grooming, nail trimming. Care and maintenance of the cat colony including cleaning, disinfecting, feeding cats, and health surveillance
Department of Veterinary Medicine -Summer 2006
Behavioral Research Assistant:Research projectlooking at communication development between dogs and humans in sheep herding. My work focused on coding of dog and sheep behaviors from video format to an Excel spreadsheet. I helped in the development of the behavioral coding format and was responsible for coding and entering data from many hours of video. I’ve also learned about behavioral research, from study design and implementation to data collection and behavioral coding. I worked both individually and as a member of a research team to accomplish this project. The behavioral data coding required a disciplined work ethic, strong organizational skills, good time management, patience, and problem-solving skills.
Dog Training/Kitty Kindergarten/Puppy Preschool Behavior Intern-Spring 2006
Intern in Sophia Yin’s weekly dog, kitten ,and puppy classes: shaping behaviors, classical conditioning, sit/please, come, sit/stay, targeting,socializing
UC Davis Veterinarian Medical Teaching Hospital –Fall 2005
Research Assistant:Assisted with study looking at the effect of a new antiviral drug for cats infected with feline herpesvirus , restrain cats for conjunctive swabs, biopsies, pilling, blood draw, STT/TFBT, physical exams, data entry, made placebo and drug capsules
Small Animal Radiology Intern: Position animals for x-rays, retrieving animals from clients, developing x-rays
Animal Shelter Assistance Program (ASAP)- Summer 2005 Assistant Veterinarian Technician: Participated in routine cat care, management, and upkeep of the facility, clerical routine, socializing cats, fecal flotation, urine analysis, restrain patients for blood draw and routine exams, obtained and recorded veterinarian records, administered medications, check in spay and neuter, prepare animals and instruments for surgery, file lost cat report
Santa Barbara Humane Society –Summer 2004
Student Intern: Working and assisting Dr. Barnes with spay/neuter surgeries/Observing clinical procedures, pack preparation, Behavior testing
UC Davis Avian Science Research Facility- 2004/2005
Barn Resident: Lived at Avian Science Research Facility in exchange for feeding, flock health, care and maintenance, of poultry and captive birds. Certified Animal Safety Course 101 Gained knowledge about a variety of avian research projects: genetics, behavior, nutrition
Dog Adoption Welfare Group 2000-2004
Animal Science Shelter Assistant: Dog Handling and customer assistance: walked ,bathed, and socialized dogs, cleaned kennels, answered telephone, worked with clients, filed adoption and veterinarian paperwork, computer recordkeeping
Trainer: Worked with adoptable dogs teaching basic commands, agility training, socializing dogs (Shelter Manner’s Class Handler)
Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter 2000-2004
Volunteer : Worked with adoptable rabbits; assisted in feeding, clipping nails, grooming, medications, booking appointments, cleaning cages, socializing
1999-2003 Del Petersen Suffolk Sheep Ranch
Ranch Assistant Manager: Administered vaccines and medications, feeding, record keeping, shearing, lamb and ewe care, foot trimming, grafting, general ranch management
Self Employment
Elizabeth’s Pet Sitting: manage and own pet sitting and dog walking business
Supervised Occupational Experience Project
2003 Market Goat/Rabbit Meat Pen/Dutch Rabbit Project
2001,2002 Market Lamb, Turkey
2001,2002 Greenhouse Nursery Project Manager
Extracurricular activities
2003-Present TRIO Scholars Program
2003-Present UCD Bonner Leaders Program- various leadership workshops/community service
2003-Present UCD Aggie Ambassadors- outreach, campus tours, National Ambassador Conference
2003-Present Circle K International- various community service projects
2003-Present Vet Aides Club-UCD Spay Day, Solano Feral Vet clinic, Mercer Vet Clinic, Oakland Fix out Ferals
2000-2004 Livestock Judge- competed in contests throughout California
1999-2003 Future Farmers of America(Treasurer, Scrapbook Chair, Media)
1999-2003 Conflict Mediation Team(President, Publicity Chair)
1999-2003 UCSB Upward Bound Program
AWARDS RECEIVED
2005 Alpha Zeta Outstanding Freshmen of the Year
2004 Segundo Resident Program Leadership Recognition( Agriculture Themed Floor)
2003 FFA Proficiency –Small Animal Care and Production
2003 2nd Rabbit Showmanship/SB County Fair
2003 FFA Outstanding Senior/ Bank of America Winner(Agriculture)
2002 Livestock Judging MVP/1st in Oral Reasons
References:
Furnished upon request