- Equine reproduction and care
- Running
- Camping
- Gardening
Kaya Smith
Clemson
Summary
Motivated and attentive student with a strong work ethic. Developed various skills through volunteer experience at Golden Corner Veterinary Hospital. Proven ability to collaborate effectively in teams, communicate with clients, maintain high standards of hygiene, and provide compassionate animal care. Eager to continue learning continue improving skills. Committed to community service with a passion for enhancing the well-being of both animals and people.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Student Volunteer
Golden Corner Veterinary Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Worked in team environment as an active member to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Displayed time management skills while balancing academic responsibilities alongside volunteer commitments.
- Strengthened interpersonal communication abilities through constant interaction with diverse populations during volunteering events.
- Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting to changing circumstances or unforeseen challenges during volunteer events.
- Observed and assisted in various procedures such as mass removals, abdominocentesis, suture removals, nail trims, blood draws, ear and skin cytology's, mass aspirations, large and small animal catheter placements, and more.
Practicum Student
Clemson University Equine Center
01.2025 - Current
- Enhanced practicum experience by collaborating with multidisciplinary team members and integrating their feedback.
- Participated in grooming, feeding, and administering vaccines to broodmares, ensuring proper dosages, handling protocols, and hygiene standards were followed.
- Performed milk strip testing for monitoring. Participated in foal watch and assisted during foaling, providing immediate care and support to mares and newborn foals.
- Observed and gained experience with artificial insemination procedures, enhancing reproductive health practices, ultrasonography, and imaging for diagnostics.
- Assisted and observed caslick’s removal, uterine lavage, uterine cytology and culture sampling, providing support for diagnostic analysis and reproductive health procedures.
Tutor
America Reads
08.2024 - Current
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen comprehension and build important learning skills.
- Collaborated with students to complete assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards reading, writing and spelling to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal And Veterinary Science
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05-2026
Skills
- Community service
- Compassionate care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Work ethic and integrity
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
Interests
Timeline
Student Volunteer
Golden Corner Veterinary Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Practicum Student
Clemson University Equine Center
01.2025 - Current
Tutor
America Reads
08.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Animal And Veterinary Science
Clemson University
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