JESSICA AUSTIN

PERMANENT ADDRESS CONTACT INFORMATION

223 Courtney Way, jaustin@sgu.edu

Mount Laurel, NJ, 08054 Cell phone: (609) 319-1972

EDUCATION

ST. GEORGE’S UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE — GRENADA PRESENT • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 3.9/4.0 GPA

• Anticipated graduation date – May 2020

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE — NEWARK, DE DIPLOMA MAY 2016 • Bachelor of Science in Pre-Veterinarian Medicine and Animal Biosciences 3.6/4.0 GPA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DES/AEP INSTRUCTOR — ST. GEORGE’S UNIVERSITY, GRENADA JANURARY 2017-PRESENT

• Instruct Anatomy I and Radiology I for the Department of Educational Services at St. George’s University, School of Veterinary medicine. Hold weekly lectures and laboratory workshops for DES, AEP, or non-DES/AEP students whom are seeking extra assistance, clarification or practical in Anatomy I and Radiology I

VOLUNTEER, SMALL ANIMAL CLINIC — ST. GEORGE’S UNIVERSITY, GRENADA AUG 2016-PRESENT

• Volunteer at SGU’s Small Animal Clinic through the Student Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society

• Responsibilities include receiving a subjective and thorough patient intake, an objective physical exam and developing a problem list from any significant findings; assess medical records with the physicians and determine which diagnostics are appropriate; determine initial diagnosis and create treatment plan; maintain the care and treatment of hospitalized patients including administering medication and fluids, taking patient vitals and administering food via nasoesophageal and nasogastric tubes; perform lab tests as needed; act as the anesthesiologist in surgery; practice endoscopy and biopsy skills with non-animal models; ultrasonography on cattle

EMPLOYEE, UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE DAIRY FARM — NEWARK, DE AUGUST 2015-MAY 2016

• General care and husbandry of cattle – dehorn and vaccinate calves, heifers and cows; heifer feeding; cow milking in parlor; medication administration [e.g., Spectromast and Penicillin]; test milk of mastitic cows; assist in calving; restock and clean free stall barn and calf hitches; observe and monitor animals for changes in behavior

• Observe and assist Penn Vet field veterinarians in physical examinations, castration of beef cattle, and cannula placements

TEACHING ASSISTANT, ANATOMY OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS — NEWARK, DE SPRING 2014-2016

• Prepare and proctor lecture and laboratory examinations, coordinate and hold review sessions, dissect and prepare TA demonstrative dissections, tutor students in both lecture and lab material

• Topics of study included anatomical terminology; feline, avian, and equine skeletal systems; feline, bovine, and equine muscular systems; feline, bovine, and avian respiratory systems; feline, avian and ruminant digestive systems; feline and bovine urogenital systems; feline, large and small ruminant, avian, swine, and equine reproductive systems; feline, large and small ruminant nervous systems

INTERN, PLUMPTON PARK ZOO — RISING SUN, MD FEBRUARY 2015-MAY 2015 • Exhibit initiative, creativity and resourcefulness among all aspects of the internship

• Responsibilities – provide daily care and management to zoo animals while observing the animals for any changes in behavior and documenting if necessary; daily animal enrichment and diet preparation; observe veterinary procedures during the internship as time permits; assist the keepers in the general upkeep of zoo grounds; formal and informal group education tours; animal handling demonstrations; special event planning

INTERN, FAITHFUL FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY — NEWARK, DE SEPTEMBER 2014-DECEMBER 2014 • Assist Dr. Julie in spay and neuter operations for the ‘Pit Stop Program’

• Administer yearly vaccinations at “Healthy Pet Vaccine Clinics” under the supervision of a veterinarian

• Active coordinator for fundraisers and special events; proficient with DonorPro computer program; scan, copy, file, and organize hospital and shelter records, applications, and important forms/documents; cat and dog caregiving.

EMPLOYEE, LARCHMONT ANIMAL HOSPITAL — MOUNT LAUREL, NJ MAY 2014-PRESENT • Effectively utilize and navigate IntraVet; handle payments; board cats and dogs in the kennel; administer medication

and insulin; file important documents and update records; maintain cleanliness of the hospital while practicing sterile and sanitary techniques

• Observe surgery with Dr. Tomas – hernioplasty/herniorrphaphy, mass tumor removals, routine dental cleanings and extractions, onychectomy, ovariohysterectomy/castration and euthanasia

EXTERNSHIPS

MOUNT LAUREL ANIMAL HOSPITAL, PENN VET AFFILIATE — MOUNT LAUREL, NJ JANURARY 2017 • Shadow, observe and assist the associate veterinarians of The Mount Laurel Animal Hospital (a Penn Vet affiliate)

during regular routine and sick general practitioner appointments. In addition, the externship placed me with doctors whom specialize in a variety of areas, such as small animal emergency medicine and critical care (Dr. Gupta), surgery (Dr. garzotto), internal medicine/ultrasonography (Dr. Babineaux), internal medicine/cardiology (Dr. Kraus) and exotic medicine (Dr. McDermott)

• Goal of the externship was to maintain a high quality, continuous care facility to treat pets that are critically ill or injured during times that regular veterinary care is not available; provide treatment for accidents or ailments that may not be life threatening, but are of immediate concern to the pet owner. Responsibilities including triaging patients in emergency visits; routine veterinary care such as performing physical exanimations on healthy and sick patients; assessing each case with the physician and working through differentials, recommending diagnostics (e.g., blood work, fecal, uranalysis, culture, radiographs, ultrasonography, etc.) and drawing up personalized treatment plans; administering vaccinations, medication and fluids; drawing blood; placing intravenous catheters; running lab tests; participating in the treatment of hospitalized patients; anesthesiologist in surgery

• Performed three feline neuters at The Burlington County Animal Shelter under the supervision of Dr. Erika Sweigard

TRAINING

PRECISION DIAGNOSTICS ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION CERTIFICATION MARCH 31-APRIL 2, 2015

• Certified to artificially inseminate dairy cattle in the United States

• Understand and comprehend the anatomy and physiology of the reproductive tract and estrous cycle, signs of heat, timing of insemination, metestrus bleeding, and AI techniques. Trained to properly handle liquid nitrogen tank, semen straw, and AI gun. Thorough understanding of heat detection management, synchronization strategies, CIDRs, cow fertility, reproductive benchmarks, biopryn, how to load AI gun (water and pocket thaw methods), and tract dye placement. Performed full insemination procedure on dairy cows

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AUGUST 2016-PRESENT

STUDENT CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

STUDENT CHAPTER OF THE VETERINARY EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE SOCIETY

STUDENT CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BOVINE PRACTITIONERS

STUDENT CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY INTERNAL MEDICINE

ORGANIZATIONAL AFFILIATIONS/COMMUNITY SERVICE

FOAL SITTER, NEW BOLTON CENTER — UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA FEBRUARY 2015-JUNE 2015 • Monitor neonatal intensive care foals and assist nurses and veterinarians with treatment of foals. Responsibilities

include monitoring proper placement and attachment of patient fluid and oxygen lines, urinary catheters, and nasogastric tubes; monitoring infusion pumps and other equipment for alarms and notifying a nurse; restraining foals for a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures including blood drawing, catheter placement, and tube-feeding; milking mares and storing milk; catching urine when required; changing bedding as needed; assisting staff as they stand and turn foals; holding foals in various positions depending on their needs; restocking treatment and hospital areas; cleaning equipment and hospital areas; assisting with set-up for incoming patients

GREYSTONE EQUINE RESCUE & REHABILITATION INC — RISING SUN, MD NOVEMBER 2014-PRESENT

• Groom and socialize rescue horses and assist with general farm maintenance as requested by Mr. Bud Waltz. Practice proper equine care

VETERINARY SERVICE TRIP WITH VIDA — COSTA RICA AND NICARAGUA JULY 17-JULY 30, 2014

• Practice small and large animal medicine in impoverished communities in Latin America. Perform thorough physical examinations; properly take and monitor vital signs; practice catheter placement/removal and sedation techniques/anesthesia induction; administer anti-inflammatory medications, antibiotics, vaccinations and vitamins; intubate/extubate endotracheal tubes; understand feline and canine anatomy; observe and heavily assist in spay/neuter surgeries; learn surgical instrument identification/handling, suture techniques, proper sterilization procedures, and bio-hazardous waste control techniques; deworm, trim nails and clean ears; write prescriptions and provide follow-up care instructions for clients

TRISTATE BIRD RESCUE & RESEARCH, INC. — NEWARK, DE APRIL 2014-DECEMBER 2014 • Assist in the rehabilitation of injured and orphaned birds, with the goal of releasing them back into the wild. Provide

birds with proper nutrition, a safe and enriching habitat, and a clean environment. Observe surgical procedures, physical examinations and radiographs with Dr. Erica Miller. Prepare and administer daily food requirements and medications (e.g., Tylan and Malloxiacan) for various avian species. Feed young birds every 15-20 minutes during shift. Complete daily care sheets and record observations. Assist with front desk reception as needed

COOK FAMILY FARMS — BEAR, DE APRIL 2014-PRESENT • De-horn heifers and calves. Perform heat and pregnancy detections as well as ultrasounds on swine. Halter, herd and

weight cattle. Help castrate boars. Clip the nails of goats. Assist in administering vaccinations and vitamins. General up-keeping/maintenance of the farm, and other various tasks as assigned by Mr. Steve Cook

DELAWARE SPCA — NEWARK, DE DECEMBER 2013-MAY 2014 • Foster kittens; transport and walk animals; cat and dog caregiving; shelter cleanliness

• Help plan and participate in events, fundraisers, and community outreach projects; coordinated “Mural Day”

VIDA (VOLUNTEERS FOR INTERCULTURAL & DEFINITIVE ADVENTURES) SEPTEMBER 2013-PRESENT

• VIDA is non-profit humanitarian volunteer organization whose mission is to provide sustained veterinary, medical and dental health care to underserved communities in Latin America. Our goal is to promote awareness and provide hands-on educational opportunities for the students (e.g. suture and gown/glove workshops with Dr. Bennington, learn vital signs, and discuss public health concerns with Dr. Angelina Delgado, Medical Director of VIDA). We actively fundraise and collect donations to be shipped out to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Guatemala and encourage students to experience a trip themselves

PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT AT VIRTUA — VOORHEES, NJ MAY 2013-PRESENT

• Shadow Dr. David Obando, an anatomic and cyto-pathologist. Rapid therapeutic advancement in the era of personalized medicine has exposed me to a new field of molecular pathology where tumors are studied at the molecular level. Pathologic analysis of tumors suggest mutations are present in their genetic code, therefore treatment can be directed according to the genetic expression of the tumor. Experiences focused on oncological pathology, with an emphasis on colorectal carcinomas and lobular/ductal carcinomas as well immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, and flow cytometry laboratory techniques

LEADERSHIP

ANIMAL SCIENCE CLUB — UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE FEBRUARY 2014-PRESENT

• Pre-veterinary chair from 2014-2016. Coordinate events such as the Penn Vet Panel, Cape May Zoo discussion and tour with Dr. Ernst, Dr. Riddle’s equine veterinarian tour, Brandywine Zoo tour with Dr. Erica Miller, New Bolton Center tour with Dr. Megan Smith and Dr. David Levine (equine field veterinarian and surgeon, respectively). Guest speakers include Dr. Benson (agricultural engineer of the Food and Sciences Department), and Dr. Brannick (veterinary anatomic pathologist and associate professor). Various fundraising & de-stress events, volunteer trips, and community outreach projects.

• Annual participation in “Ag day” at the University of Delaware - chick and calve education exhibits.

BUDDIES AND SOCIAL SKILLS CLUB — MEDFORD, NJ SEPTEMBER 2009-JUNE 2012

• Acting president for the “Buddies and Social Skills Club” at Lenape High School for the 2011-2012 academic school year. Mission: to encourage tolerance and compassion towards special-needs students by educating members of the community. Aim to further develop cognitive and social skills of the students by stimulating critical thinking and interacting with them on various levels. Active coordinator for various events such as the “Special-Needs Prom”, "Funplex Night", and "Wii Tournament Day”

CERTIFICATIONS/AWARDS

BLOOM, CONSTANCE SCHOLARSHIP FALL 2015

PAUL H. SAMMELWITZ SCHOLARSHIP FALL 2015

NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY OF LEADERSHIP AND SUCCESS OCTOBER 2014-MAY 2016

NESA OF THE AMERICAN DAIRY SCIENCE ASSOCIATION (ADSA) AND THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF

ANIMAL SCIENCES (ASAS) — PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY FEBRUARY 13-15, 2015

• Livestock judging of dairy and beef cattle, draft horses, swine, sheep, and goats. Teams from various universities competed in answering agricultural-based questions in “Quiz Bowl”. Select students from each university presented an agricultural-based paper of their choice in front of a committee of veterinarians. The University of Delaware placed 5th overall. Team F placed 4th in "quiz bowl" and received two winning paper presentations.

DEANS LIST — UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE FALL 2013, SPRING 2014, FALL 2014, SPRING 2015

REFERENCES

DR. MARK P HELFAT (609) 320-7368, (856) 273-8181 mhelfat@aol.com

DR. MERYL GUPTA (856) 234-7626 kgupta19@comcast.net

MRS. LAURA NEMEC (302) 831-6166 nemeclm@udel.edu

DR. ROBERT DYER (302) 831-4160 rdyer@udel.edu