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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
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
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
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, NC
05.2025

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Peddie School
Hightstown, NJ
05.2021

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

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