MICHAEL F.

NEAFSEY II
324 Loudon Road Blacksburg, VA 24060 410.490.8559 mneafsey@vt.edu
VETERINARIAN Accomplished veterinary student with masters in public health seeks to bring talent and vision to respected organization that values hard work and dedication. Skilled laboratory clinician with hands-on experience in the identification and control of zoonotic pathogens, field epidemiology, animal disease and outbreak and laboratory biologics. Dedicated public health professional with proven ability to develop comprehensive regulatory programs to increase animal and public health. Strong communicator committed to excellence.
AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE

Public Health Zoonotic Pathogens Epidemiological Studies

Education Outreach Food & Water Safety Animal Disease & Outbreak

Research/Analysis Laboratory Biologics Communication Skills

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Expected May 2013 Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Recipient, W.R. Winslow Trust Award (2009-10) President, Public Veterinary Practice Club Vice President, Class of 2013 Masters of Public Health, Expected December 2013 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA Bachelor of Science, Marine Science, Spring 2008 Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC Deans List (2006, 2007, 2008); National Leadership and Honors Society (2007) General Studies, Biology Focus, Fall 2006 Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, MD PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine , Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Student Assistant, July 2012 Selected as international representative for Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. Identified and reported public and animal health issues for town of Punta Cana. Collaborated with officials to develop solutions. Prepared proposal for large-scale trap-neuter-release program for feral cats to decrease population to manageable levels while increasing animal health and decreasing zoonotic potential Developed plans for community-based programs focusing on safe food and water resources Anatomy Preparatory Lab, Blacksburg, VA Student Technical Assistant, May 2010 to September 2011 Prepared specimen for various laboratories used by Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. Performed embalming, plastination, freeze-drying and other preparation techniques Conducted inventories of anatomical items Oxford Cooperative Laboratory, Oxford, MD Technical Assistant, MD-DNS Fisheries Department, Summers 2006 to 2009 Responsible for unassisted retrieval and necropsy of marine mammals and sea turtles. Collected, processed, and analyzed samples. Prepared and maintained marine mammal and sea turtle skeletal samples. Mixed anesthesia and

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prepared holding areas for monitoring wildlife. Administered anesthesia. Prepared, mounted and stained tissue samples in histological laboratory. Packed and shipped tissue samples for fish and wildlife studies. Maintained animal and disease databases for state records; created and filed reports. Conducted educational outreach.

Collected blood and cloacal samples for West Nile virus and avian influenza studies in migratory waterfowl Conducted estrodiol, testosterone, and cortisol serological immunoassay tests on white perch, striped bass, shortnose and atlantic sturgeon Performed laparoscopic surgery on shortnose sturgeon including patient preparation, anesthesia monitoring and recovery Conducted necropsy of striped bass for mycobacteria study including issue collection, preparation and storage

University of Maryland, The Wye Angus Program, Queenstown, MD Farm Hand, December 2008 to May 2009 Participated in all aspects of cattle management, including herd health practices, breeding, data collection and sales. Remarked daily on health of herd. Performed general farm maintenance. Planted and harvested crops for feed. Conducted semen and estrus checks; synchronized cattle and performed artificial inseminations Performed ultrasounds for fetal development and meat properties Vaccinated, tagged and weighed cattle Calculated and dispensed daily feed rations Arc Animal Hospital, Surfside Beach, SC Student Technical Assistant, August 2007 to May 2008 Assisted with general and emergency surgical procedures including prepping surgical equipment, monitoring anesthesia, conducting venipuncture and IV catheter placement and prepping samples. Restrained small animals, wildlife and exotics. Administered vaccines Assayed for the presence of antigens and antibodies Prepared cytology samples Coastal Carolina University, Conway SC Student Laboratory Technical Assistant, Fall 2007 Assisted students with construction of ROVs. Cleaned and restocked laboratory. Communicated on student progress. Pintail Point Yachts, Annapolis, MD Deck Hand, Summer 2006 Shermans Martial Arts, Arnold, MD Self Defense America, Centreville, MD Head Instructor, 2001 to 2006 Queen Annes County Board of Education, Centreville, MD After School Program Teacher, 2004 to 2006 VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Maryland Zoo, Baltimore, MD Assisted veterinarians with daily checks and minor procedures. Patuxent National Wildlife Refuge, Laurel MD Worked with endangered crane species. Determined health of captive wildlife through observation and blood and fecal samples. Collected and analyzed samples. Maryland Department of Agriculture, College Park, MD

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Conducted large animal necropsies. Assisted in Microbiology and Serology laboratories