Kevin Kimber

Experience

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  University of Minnesota Pediatrics Infectious Disease Laboratory

  May 1988 - Aug 1988

  Assistant Laboratory Technician

  Using chinchillas as a model, performed microsurgery, ELISA, chemiluminescence, and other techniques to develop Pneumococcal otitis vaccine for children

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  Kansas State University

  May 1989 - Aug 1989

  Field Research Assistant

  Measured vegetation transects, live-trapped small mammals in breeding behavior study of Harris' sparrows at remote site on Thelon River Musk Oxen Preserve on Canadian tundra

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  Camp Lincoln

  May 1990 - Aug 1990

  Backcountry Guide

  Canoe guide for teenage boys in Boundary Waters Canoe Area in northern MN.

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  Hermes Sport

  Aug 1990 - Dec 1990

  Professional Hockey Player
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  YMCA of Minneapolis

  Dec 1990 - Apr 1991

  Certified Strength Trainer

  Designed and implemented personalized strength training programs for clients wishing to improve their physical fitness.

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  Indiana University

  Apr 1991 - Aug 1991

  Assistant Field Technician

  performed nest watches, mist netting, bird trapping, venipuncture, taking morphometric measurements, banding, radiotelemetry, and implanted silastic tubing fillined with testosterone subcutaneously into Dark-eyed juncos as part of a breeding behavior study.

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  The Webb Schools

  Aug 1991 - Jun 1992

  Science Instructor

  Taught chemistry and biology. Lived in dorms, coordinated faculty monitoring and acted as dorm head. Coached football and track and field.

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  The Blake School

  Aug 1992 - Jun 1993

  Biology Instructor

  Taught Introductory Biology. Designed and implemented an Advanced Placement Biology course. All students received a grade of "3/5" or higher on the standardized national AP Biology exam, allowing them college credit for the course.

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  Cornell University

  Aug 1994 - May 1996

  Laboratory Instructor

  As part of Masters in Zoology program, instructed Introductory Biology Laboratories for majors and premedical students

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  New York River Otter Project, Inc.

  Aug 1995 - Dec 1996

  Student volunteer and animal care coordinator

  Supervised 3 employees and 25 veterinary students in construction, maintenance, and care of river otters involved in a translocation program. Published 3 papers in professional journals from data collected during project. Presented trapping injury data to public forum. Helped publicize otter releases and inform public about the project. Project was a strong success, releasing over 300 otters into western New York.

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  Ol Jogi Wildlife Reserve

  May 1999 - Aug 1999

  Veterinary Intern

  Provided veterinary care for local wildlife. Performed serologic study sampling cattle owned by local ranchers, cattle owned by local Maasai herdsmen, camels owned by local Somali herdsmen, and free ranging wildlife. Worked with local Maasai on development of local ethnotourism business venture. Helped with immobilization of hyenas for behavior study. Presented data from serologic study at international professional meeting and published data in professional journal.

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  White Oak Wildlife Conservation

  Feb 2000 - Apr 2000

  Veterinary Intern

  Aided in clinical care for critically endangered species in a private game reserve.

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  Cornell University Hospital for Animals

  Jun 2001 - Aug 2003

  Clinical Instructor in Wildlife and Exotic Animal Medicine

  Taught clinical wildlife medicine to veterinary students. Assisted exotic and zoo animal service in instruction of veterinary students.

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  Sayre Health Center Foundation

  Jul 2001 - Aug 2002

  IACUC Veterinarian

  Responsible for inspection of animal care facilities for colonies of rabbits, rats, and mice. Supervised veterinary care for animal colonies.

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  Meadowridge Veterinary Clinic

  Jan 2004 - Aug 2006

  Veterinarian

  Responsible for case continuity and client communication. Worked closely with practice manager to streamline inventory and appointment scheduling, and to improve practice income during ownership transition.

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  Banfield Pet Hospital

  Sept 2006 - Apr 2009

  Veterinarian

  Veterinary Team Leader. Maintained quality of care for patients. Motivated and evaluated team members. Mentored new doctors. Developed business plans to increase growth.

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  Onondaga Community College

  Sept 2009 - Jul 2011

  Adjunct Professor

  Taught Anatomy and Physiology to pre-nursing students.

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  Williamson Animal Hospital

  Jun 2010 - Mar 2016

  Relief Veterinarian

  Clinical companion animal and exotic animal veterinarian.

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  Monroe Community College

  Aug 2011 - Jul 2016

  Instructor of biology

  Taught Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Human Anatomy and Physiology for the Health Related Professions, Human Biology, and Basic Consumer Nutrition

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  Macedon Veterinary Care

  Sept 2011 - Aug 2013

  Associate Veterinarian

  Clinical companion and exotic animal veterinarian.

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  Medaille College

  Apr 2014 - Sept 2015

  Adjunct Professor

  Designed and implemented veterinary preventive medicine course for veterinary technician students

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  VIP Petcare

  Aug 2015 - Mar 2016

  Veterinarian

  Supervised preventive health care clinic for pets in underserved areas around Rochester, NY

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  Laurelton Animal Hospital

  Sept 2015 - Mar 2016

  Associate Veterinarian

  Clinical companion animal and exotic animal veterinarian.

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  USDA-FSIS

  Jul 2016 - Oct 2016

  Supervisory Public Health Veterinarian

  Supervised food inspectors, and maintained relationships with employees and production plant owners to ensure production of healthy, unadulterated meat products.

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  Activ4Vets

  Dec 2016 - Oct 2019

  US Chief Veterinary Medical Officer

  • Relief veterinarian to client hospitals in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, and Hudson Valley Region of New York state. • Wrote blogs for US clients regarding veterinary care, edited promotional and informational web site entries for scientific accuracy.• Supported the hiring process for medical directors in other countries, as well as staff veterinarians within the US.

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  USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

  Apr 2018 - May 2018

  MPH Veterinary Intern

  • Presented to USDA/APHIS Veterinary Services staff from Minnesota regarding current prevention and control efforts for Chronic Wasting Disease in the state’s captive and free-ranging cervid populations.• Assisted state and federal field veterinarians in regulatory activities at live bird and livestock markets, cervid farms, slaughterhouses, poultry farms, garbage-feeding swine production farms, and humane society and dog and cat breeding facilities• Assisted federal USDA veterinarians in Foreign Animal Disease investigations• Helped certify importation of biological samples (boar semen) from Norway into the United States• Trained Authorized Poultry Testing Agent in sample procurement and processing as part of National Poultry Improvement Plan for their flocks• Developed National Veterinary Accreditation Program training materials for veterinary students• Participated in Minnesota Board of Animal Health’s quarterly meeting• Attended Minnesota State Legislature’s Office of the Legislative Auditor’s release of the evaluation of the “Board of Animal Health’s Oversight of Deer and Elk Farms”• Assisted Federal USDA APHIS Animal Care on-site inspection of laboratory animal facility, including evaluation of IACUC protocols Show less

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  Minnesota Board of Animal Health

  Jul 2018 - Nov 2018

  Student Worker, Paraprofessional

  • Organized CoreOne database and entered data for Canine Brucellosis tracking and quarantine• Entered and reconciled data for farmed Cervidae program• Revised website information for Ovine Pleuropneumonia eradication program, Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis eradication program, and Garbage Feeding program

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  Lakefield Veterinary Group

  Oct 2019 - May 2020

  Veterinarian
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  Creature Comforts Vet Relief Services

  May 2020 - now

  Veterinarian Business Owner

  Relief Veterinarian, Locum Tenens