Abigail Flowers

Abigail Flowers

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  • About me

    Veterinary Student at Tufts University

  • Education

    • Greater Latrobe Senior High School

      2015 - 2019
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Student Council, Class Officers, Cross Country, Track & Field, Mathletes, Link Crew

    • University of North Carolina Wilmington

      2019 - 2023
      Bachelor of Science - BS Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
    • Tufts University

      2023 - 2027
      DVM-Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
    • University of Alaska Anchorage

      2021 - 2021
      Occupational Endorsement Certificate Marine Mammalogy
  • Experience

    • Kmart

      Aug 2017 - Sept 2018
      Cashier

      -Provided customer service by completing transactions, answering phone calls, directing customers, and returning items -Operated cash register, and maintained and stocked inventory

    • Rolling Rock Club

      May 2018 - Aug 2020
      Lifeguard

      -Enforced club rules to ensure a safe environment for members -Provided life-saving techniques (if necessary) -Instructed swim lessons for children ages 2-6

    • North College Road Animal Hospital

      Oct 2019 - Mar 2020
      Veterinary Assistant

      -Booked and facilitated appointments by calling clients, making estimates, and assisting veterinarian with exams -Prepared prescriptions for clients, updated records, and assisted in kennel duties -Maintained and sterilized work environment -Cared for and medicated hospital cats

    • Plastic Ocean Project

      Sept 2020 - May 2023
      Volunteer Coordinator

      -Contact existing and potential volunteers about upcoming events and host volunteer training programs-Developed a protocol for analyzing microplastics in river samples from central North Carolina and chemically digested the organic matter in a laboratory -Operate microscopic FTIR to identify particles from river samples -Use Microsoft Excel to input data -Dissected bottlenose dolphin stomachs, sieve stomach contents, and analyze any suspected plastic particles -Create social media content -Aid in the planning and tabling of outreach events such as beach/park/lake/highway cleanups and local tree plantings -Volunteer at previously mentioned community events Show less

    • UNCW Office of Sustainability

      Jan 2021 - Jan 2023
      Peer Educator

      -Promoted environmental integrity, economic vitality, and social equity by creating educational presentations to inform students, faculty, and staff of sustainable practices -Coordinated with campus programs and organizations to make their events more sustainable -Collaborated with other peer educators to facilitate outreach events -Created social media posts and advertisements

    • Clearwater Marine Aquarium

      May 2021 - Aug 2021
      Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Intern

      -Handled, restrained, and monitored sea turtles during physical exams, medical treatment, and surgeries-Assisted in fibropapillomatosis removals, exploratory surgery, and necropsies-Measured, weighed, examined, documented, and stored deceased turtle intakes-Fed, medicated, and monitored 3 species of sea turtles and cownose rays in rehabilitation-Observed hook removal surgery-Prepared diets for rehabilitation patients and residents-Aided in desensitizing a non-releasable turtle-Monitored rescued hatchlings-Gained proficiency in Tracks program through daily diet and prescription logs Show less

    • Center For Alaskan Coastal Studies

      Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
      Marine Mammal Skeletal Articulation Intern

      -Processed marine mammal bones by removing dead flesh and treating with chemicals-Articulated processed bones into museum-quality specimens-Maintained and repaired specimens from local areas

    • Homer Veterinary Clinic

      Oct 2021 - Dec 2021
      Veterinary Assistant

      -Assisted in patient examinations, surgery preparation, nail trims, and laser therapy-Cleaned and wrapped surgical equipment and dressings-Prepared medications and assisted in clinic maintenance

    • Brown Equine Hospital

      Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
      Veterinary Shadow

      -Shadowed procedures including: fracture chip removals, osteochondritis dissecans(OCD) removals, neurectomy, ventriculocordectomy, blocked tear duct flush, spinal tap, castrations, laparoscopic cryptorchid castration, umbilical hernia repair, surgical arthrodesis, nerve blocking, abscess treatment, and joint injections -Observed lameness exams (including horses with wobbler syndrome and equine protozoal myeloencephalitis(EPM)) and shock therapy -Assisted in urinary/broncoalveolar lavages and bandaging horses -Read ultrasound and radiographs -Brushed and led horses Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Marine Mammal Biology Occupational Endorsement Certification

      University of Alaska Anchorage
      Dec 2021
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Frankie's Friends Cat Rescue on Jun 2020
      Frankie's Friends Cat RescueAssociated with Abigail Flowers
    • Wildlife Response Volunteer

      Issued by Alaska SeaLife Center on Sept 2021
      Alaska SeaLife CenterAssociated with Abigail Flowers