Samantha Fanelli

375 Simmons Hall University Park, PA 16802 (610) 573-7026 SLF5165@psu.edu

Objective _____________________________________________________________________ Honors student seeking a part-time veterinary assistant position for the summer of 2012 in a small animal/exotic veterinary practice allowing for the expansion of previously established skills. Education ____________________________________________________________________ THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY University Park, PA Bachelor of Science in Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Minor in Equine Science Schreyer Honors College Expected Graduation: May 2013 GPA: 3.66/4.0 Relevant Experience History _____________________________________________________ ANIMAL DIAGNOSTICS LABORATORY: E. COLI REFERENCE CENTER University Park, PA - Research Assistant - August 2010 to Present Assisted in manual labor associated with bacterial serotyping, virulence testing, and molecular tracking. Conducted individual research projects in bacterial antibiotic resistance and virulence factors. AARDVARK ANIMAL HOSPITAL, LLC Lionville, PA - Veterinary Assistant - May 2010 to August 2011 Aided in animal restraint, blood drawing, catheter placement, pre- and post-op procedures, and on house calls. Trained in veterinary computer systems, in-house bloodwork analysis, and x-ray. VETS-IN-THE-WILD EXPEDITION AT UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA Pretoria, South Africa - Student July 2011 3-week course in veterinary medicine in wildlife species in South Africa. Gained experience in basic wildlife medicine, game capture, and rehabilitation/ management. MICHELANGELOS RESTAURANT Glenmoore, PA Waitress/Cashier June 2007 to August 2009 Handled phone calls and the register to manage incoming orders and serviced tables Skills/Relevant Coursework Summary _____________________________________________ Small Animal/Exotic Pathobiology Honors Animal Science Handling/Maintenance Laboratory Skills Immunology and Equine/Bovine Handling Veterinary Skills with Infectious Disease Research Data Small Animals, Parasitology Collection/Recording Exotics, and Wildlife Animal Nutrition Microsoft Office Skills Customer Service Intro. to Equine Science Extracurricular Activities ________________________________________________________ Pre-Vet Club (2009-Present) Penn State Equestrian Dairy Expo (2011) o Treasurer 2011 Team Lion Ambassador (2012o Committee Chair 2010 (2009-Present) Present) Awards and Honors ____________________________________________________________ Rosie and Stuart Kahan Scholarship in Animal Health 2011 Richard H. Baker 4-H Scholarship 2010 Penn State Chapter of Gamma Sigma Delta, College of Agriculture Honors Society 2010 Deans List Fall 09, Spring 10, Fall 11