Kirsten Hampshire, MPH

Animal Care Technician and Receptionist

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Springfield, Virginia, United States

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About me
Environmental Health Specialist, Fairfax County Health Department
Education
- Virginia Tech
  2020 - 2022
  Master of Public Health - MPH
- Virginia Tech
  2016 - 2020
  Bachelor of Science - BS Animal Sciences
Experience
- Shipp's Corner Pet Spa and Resort
  May 2014 - Aug 2017
  Animal Care Technician and Receptionist
  Customer service regarding pet boarding, day care and veterinary care, daily care of animals including feeding, medicating and socialization, and facility upkeep.
- Edinburgh Animal Hospital
  May 2017 - Jan 2021
  Veterinary Assistant
  Assisting clinic veterinarians with daily appointments and surgery, filling and administering medication, animal restraint and general care of in-patient and out-patient service, blood collection and performance of in-house laboratory testing.
- Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
  Sept 2017 - May 2019
  Undergraduate Research Assistant
  Collaboration and coordination of research projects regarding the characterization of Brucella abortus and Agrobacterium tumefaciens, including scientific papers and poster presentations, general lab care, scientific experimentation and weekly meetings.
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech
  Jan 2018 - Sept 2020
  Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
  Comprehension and ability to explain concepts such as nutrition, reproduction, animal management, animal handling, breed specific knowledge of livestock, horses, companion/lab animals and poultry to first year students; grading tests and practical exams.
- Virginia Tech
  Sept 2020 - May 2022
  COVID-19 Surveillance Testing Assistant
- Fairfax County Government
  Jun 2022 - now
  Environmental Health Specialist
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
  National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc
  Apr 2022
- Certified in Public Health (CPH)
  National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE)
  Mar 2022
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Kirsten Hampshire, MPH
  Delta Omega Member Delta Omega, Delta Nu Chapter May 2022
- Awarded to Kirsten Hampshire, MPH
  Ryan C. Aday Memorial Award - May 2022
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer
  Issued by Virginia Medical Reserve Corps on Aug 2020
  Associated with Kirsten Hampshire, MPH
- Volunteer
  Issued by Montgomery Country Animal Care and Adoption Center on Dec 2017
  Associated with Kirsten Hampshire, MPH