Abigail Thomas

+61 0421084821  abig9343@vandals.uidaho.edu  Moscow, ID, 83843

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science - Animal & Veterinary Science – Pre-Vet Option Expected Spring 2026
University of Idaho (UI), Moscow, ID, USA GPA 4.0
Relevant Coursework: Animal Husbandry, Companion Animal Disease, Anatomy & Physiology
High School Diploma Graduated December 2021

RESEARCH PROJECTS
Heart Growth Research Projects | University of Idaho, USA November 2023 – Present
 Assisted in research on how the heart develops from birth to early childhood
 Worked in the Washington State University veterinary clinic and UI labs during the process
as we were using pig tissue as specimen
 Analysed on cattle hearts for a second project in cardiac myopathy, in labs and on feedlots
 Completed UI lab safety and radiation training

VETERINARY EXPERIENCE
Volunteer | Moscow Animal Clinic and Hospital, Idaho, USA January 2024 – Present
 Feeding dog and cat patients according to schedules and instructions
 Giving medications and walking canine patients
 Cleaning and maintaining the kennel areas, doing laundry, washing dishes
Intern | Bay Equine, FKA Newmarket Equine, Australia June – August 2023
 Assisted in procedures including ultrasound scans and castrations
 Handled horses regularly utilising proper safety protocols
 Experienced a wide range of stables, including racing and polo
 Interacted with diverse populations
Volunteer Assistant | Berwick Veterinary Hospital, Australia June 2019
 Handled animals and provided support for the nurses and doctors
 Observed surgeries to understand proper techniques
Student Member | University of Idaho Pre-Vet Club August 2022 – Present
 Assist in clean ups and fundraisers for the club
 Great resource for keeping up to with important information and getting experience

OTHER EXPERIENCE & COMMUNITY SERVICE

Facility Attendant - Student Manager | Student Recreation Centre, Idaho January 2023 – Present
 Loaning and returning equipment from equipment room, front desk, and money handling
 Ensuring equipment and facilities are clean and neat and all patrons remain safe working out
 Completed First Aid courses, First Aid certified
 Leadership experience for other attendants to come to as a student manager
Student Athlete | University of Idaho Track and Field Team August 2022 – Present
 Maintain school grades while competing at a Division One level all year round (Cross
Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field)
 Assisted with team recruitment and mentoring of younger athletes
Supervisor | Augustus Gelatery, Caroline Springs, Australia October 2021-August 2022
 Opening and closing store independently and managing money
 Working cohesively other staff members to provide a friendly service
 Maintaining store cleanliness and recording new deliveries