AVERY BEST
Chapel Hill,NC
Summary
Senior biology major [chemistry and Spanish minors] with veterinary experience in emergency, shelter, wildlife, and research.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Comparative Medicine Intern
Pfizer
Pearl River, NY
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked with veterinarians to ensure the well-being of laboratory animals, including rodents, rabbits, and non-human primates
- Performed animal husbandry to maintain a clean, safe, and enriched environment for the animals.
- Performed technical work such as bleeding and dosing animals
- Used micro-ct and plethysmography
- Upheld USDA, FDA, and AAALAC regulations
- Performed positive enrichment training with rabbits and rat tickling.
- Conducted a study on mouse chewing substrates.
HOSTESS
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
09.2023 - Current
- Answered phone calls to take reservations and address guest questions and concerns
- Greeted customers and provided them with menus
- Demonstrated flexibility by helping out in other departments as needed
- Assisted in seating guests and managing the wait list.
VOLUNTEER
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted in providing basic medical care such as administering medication
- Participated in weekly surgeries
- Included subcutaneous injections, microchipping, monitoring animals, etc
- Exercised animals to maintain physical and mental health
- Assisted prospective owners with selecting animals for adoption.
VOLUNTEER
Durham, North Carolina
11.2022 - Current
- Cared for animals fostered by the rescue
- Participated in spay and neuter clinics- assisted veterinarians with various tasks.
STUDENT LAB ASSISTANT
Chapel Hill
08.2022 - Current
- Performed digital image analysis with veterinary pathologists
- Special staining: H&E and ABPAS
- Aided in pathology and histology projects
- Scanned slides using Aperio Digital Pathology Slide Scanner
- Used E-Slide Manager to annotate and organize digital tissue images
- Data input and image extraction for the Carolina Breast Cancer Study
- General lab upkeep.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Nurtured a positive learning environment by promoting open communication, teamwork, and respect for diverse opinions.
- Increased student comprehension by implementing diverse teaching methods and instructional materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, resulting in improved grades and increased comprehension of course material.
Volunteer
Center For Animal Rehabilitation And Education
Phalaborwa, South Africa
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in the rehabilitation and release of orphaned baboons
- Prepared food and daily medications for baboons
- Cleaned baboon enclosures
- Assisted in darting and administering contraceptives
- Collected behavioral data as well as DNA samples
- Participated in dog rabies vaccination clinics in the local villages.
Veterinary Scribe
Clifton, NJ
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Created detailed reports on patient diagnoses, treatments, medications, laboratory results, and other pertinent data
- Supported physicians by retrieving previous patient histories quickly upon request.
INFORMATION AND REFERRALS
Chapel Hill
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided Clients with vital information on community resources
- Spent one on one time with clients and provided emotional support to victims of domestic violence
- Handled phone calls and scheduling.
REGULATORY DOCUMENT SPECIALIST
Chapel Hill
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Filed Documents for Research Studies
- Created E-Consents
- Managed Personnel files for all staff.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY - PRE-VETERINARY TRACK
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05.2025
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Peddie School
Hightstown, NJ05.2021
Certification
Veterinary Scribe Certificate
Rat Tickling Certificate
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Comparative Medicine Intern
Pfizer
06.2024 - 08.2024
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
01.2024 - 05.2024
HOSTESS
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
09.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Center For Animal Rehabilitation And Education
07.2023 - 08.2023
Veterinary Scribe
Clifton, NJ
05.2023 - 06.2023
VOLUNTEER
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
01.2023 - Current
VOLUNTEER
Durham, North Carolina
11.2022 - Current
INFORMATION AND REFERRALS
Chapel Hill
09.2022 - 05.2023
STUDENT LAB ASSISTANT
Chapel Hill
08.2022 - Current
REGULATORY DOCUMENT SPECIALIST
Chapel Hill
11.2021 - 04.2022
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY - PRE-VETERINARY TRACK
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Peddie School