Sarah Hamme
Lebanon
Summary
Motivated student currently working towards degree in Veterinary Biomedical Science. Background in animal handling and care. Proficient in preparing resources, equipment, and materials for veterinary care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Penn State University
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
- Acquired and prepared milk, feed and fecal samples for analysis.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Cleaned and organized research materials including en vitro bottles, various test tubes and vials.
- Labeled and organized samples (fecal, urine, milk feed).
- Prepared and participated and feed grinding
- Cleaned and weighed refusals for research cattle feed.
Level 1 Intern
Red Creek Wildlife Center
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in wildlife rehabilitation including mammals, marsupials, amphibians, reptiles and avian species
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority animals.
- Gained valuable experience working within wildlife animal science, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Responsible for cleaning out enclosures, cages/small cases for wildlife, and keeping facilities clean.
- Prepared meals, changed water dishes and bedding.
- Handled non-rabies vector species and practiced restraining; handled ICU high stress species with care. Tube fed and bottle fed juvenile wilidlife.
Package Handler
United Parcel Service
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Lifted and placed up to 70lb packages
- Organized and sorted variable weight parcels according to zip-code system
- Verified correct labels and accurate shipping information on packages to avoid shipping to wrong addresses.
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
- Collaborated with other package handlers to provide prompt and accurate delivery of orders.
Package Handler
United Parcel Service
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Lifted and placed
Sandwich Artist
Subway
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Maintained facilities including flooring, bathrooms, freezers, tables and dishes
- Worked customer service in event catering and creating unique sandwiches ordered by customers
- Baking bread and cookies for service and stock
Veterinary Shadow
Animal Companion Hospital
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Helped maintain a clean and organized clinic environment, promoting infection control measures and adhering to OSHA standards.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Implemented proper restraint techniques during physical examinations or treatments to ensure safety of both animals and staff members. (during: nail trimming, ear cleaning, ultrasounds and insertion of catheters)
- Assisted in postoperative monitoring of animals and preoperative preparation of animals and surgical area.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Biomedical Science
Penn State University
State College, PA05-2026
No Degree - Veterinary Bioscience Concentration
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North CarolinaSkills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Adept at developing new competencies
- Personal Responsibility
Pet Sitting
- Lebanon, Pa
- June2019- Current2023
- Animal Caretaker
- Walked and monitored animals up to three times per day, fed and watered, cleaned up after excrements, vomit and hairballs. Stayed overnight with animals prone to loneliness.
Timeline
Research Assistant
Penn State University
10.2023 - 04.2024
Level 1 Intern
Red Creek Wildlife Center
06.2023 - 08.2023
Package Handler
United Parcel Service
05.2022 - 07.2022
Package Handler
United Parcel Service
06.2021 - 08.2021
Sandwich Artist
Subway
11.2020 - 07.2021
Veterinary Shadow
Animal Companion Hospital
07.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Biomedical Science
Penn State University
No Degree - Veterinary Bioscience Concentration
North Carolina State University
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