James Black

James black

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location of James BlackPullman, Washington, United States
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Veterinarian

  • Education

    • Rutland high school

      2008 - 2012
      3.8

      Activities and Societies: Varsity Track, Varsity Soccer, President-Environmental Club, Rock Climbing Club, KEY Club, Art Club Advanced Placement in Biology, Statistics, and Environmental

    • University of new hampshire

      2012 - 2016
      Bachelor of arts (ba) zoology 3.76

      Activities and Societies: Resident Assistant

  • Experience

    • Ted's pizza

      Aug 2009 - Jul 2011
      Cook/ dish washer

      *Food preparation*Inventory and general upkeep *Composure in a fast paced, demanding work place

    • Dick's sporting goods

      Feb 2012 - Jan 2014
      Sales associate

      *Complete stock inventory*Assist customers and recommended products suitable to their needs*Familiarize myself and stay up to date on customer reviews of the products offered

    • Unh computer repair services

      Sept 2012 - May 2015
      Front desk attendant

      *Address client's computer problems by doing a quick fix or checking it in for a more detailed repair*Keep clients informed and calm in a time of distress *Handle payment transactions *Drive the company van bringing computers to and from the lab.

    • Unh small mammal laboratory

      Feb 2013 - May 2014
      Small mammal laboratory assistant volunteer

      *Skinning and stuffing small mammals for museum use*Taking tissue samples and preparing skeletal material for research use*Keeping a fun and engaging atmosphere in an otherwise peculiar environment

    • Graduate student research assistant

      Jul 2013 - Aug 2014
      Graduate student research assistant (two summers)

      *Trapping, handling, measuring, and tagging voles in the Alaskan Tundra*Vegetation, land, and temperature surveys*Following experimental protocol*Data input and analysis*Preparing specimens for the Museum of the North*Taught new technicians handling and trapping techniques *Keeping positive in a harsh environment with ever changing obstacles to overcome

    • University of new hampshire - department of residential life

      Aug 2013 - May 2015
      Resident assistant

      * Productively work as a team to manage a large University of New Hampshire Residence Hall* Utilized effective communication skills, positive attitude, and approachability to create a fun and safe setting

    • University of new hampshire

      Jan 2015 - May 2015
      Lobster research assistant volunteer

      • Manipulating lobsters and observing changes in circadian rhythm • Reviewing and manipulating video clips to run through movement detection software

    • Squam lakes natural science center

      Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
      Program intern

      * Animal diet preparation, handling, cleaning, and other care* Live animal presentations on and off site* Children’s day camp assistant

    • Unh conferences and catering

      Sept 2015 - May 2016
      Caterer

      * Preparing and taking down event areas* Serving and clearing food for clients

    • University of new hampshire

      Nov 2015 - May 2016
      Cow research assistant

      • Preparing and feeding different rations for organic dairy cows on study• Taking blood, fecal, urine, and baleage samples

    • Beverly hills small animal hospital

      Jun 2016 - Jun 2017
      Veterinary technician

      *Assisting doctors in surgery - prepping patients, monitoring during anesthesia, manipulating tissues during an operation, performing dental scaling*Assisting doctors in appointments - restraining patients, filling prescriptions, preparing injections, keeping appointments on time*Working in ICU - drawing blood, placing catheters, taking x-rays, collecting urine through cystocentesis, taking fine needle aspirates, placing bandages, giving injections and subcutaneous fluids, performing ear cleanings and nail trims and anal gland expressions, answering questions on the phone Show less

    • Washington state university college of veterinary medicine

      Aug 2017 - May 2021
      Veterinary student
    • El centro pet medical center

      Jul 2021 - Oct 2023
      Veterinarian

      Honed and developed surgical and medical skillsIntroduced horizontal schedulingEstablished dental radiography and IV catheters into routine dentals

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Naui scuba certification

      National association of underwater instructors
      May 2015