Abigail Flowers

Experience

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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