Benjamin Harrison

Intern

Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency and Referral · Portland, Oregon, United States

Present

-Rotations: Neurology, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Internal Medicine, and Radiology -Mentored patient care with appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans -Present rounds on selected topics

Associate Veterinarian

Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency and Referral · Portland, Oregon, United States

Present

Triage Veterinarian

VDIC · Tigard, Oregon, United States

-Responsible for conducting physical exams and creating appropriate sedation plans for patients presenting for sonographic imaging -Relaying findings from radiologist’s sonographic interpretation to clients -Guiding next steps for clients concerning diagnostics and/or treatments

Veterinary Nurse

West Brunswick Veterinary Clinic · Brunswick West, Victoria, Australia

-Assisting veterinarians and patients during examination, consultations, and treatment protocols -Facilitating nurse appointments for refilling medications, suture/staple removal, nail trims, blood pressure checks, etc. -Responsible for scheduling appointments and other receptionist duties -Maintaining cleanliness of clinic facility

Veterinary Assistant

Kingdom Animal Hospital · Clear Brook, VA

- Responsible for patients progressing through diagnostic and treatment programs - Assist with lab work, radiology, surgery, and laser therapy - Maintain cleanliness of clinic facility

Wine Educator/Hospitality Associate

Breaux Vineyards, Ltd. · Purcellville, VA

- Conduct wine tasting experiences and tours for groups - Provide information about Breaux Vineyards production facility and products - Interact and guide customers through the the world of wine

Graduate Assistant

West Virginia University · Morgantown, WV

-Teaching Assistant for SURE (Summer Undergraduate Research Experience) program -Approving Honors applications for Study Abroad and contracted courses -Joined weekly lab meetings to understand the immune response of St. Croix sheep to infection by Haemonchus contortus parasites

Research Assistant

West Virginia University · Morgantown, WV

-Worked under Dr. Gary Marsat, Ph.D. -Neuroscience research using weakly electric fish, Apteronotus leptorhynchus, as a model system -Goal: Characterize communication signals involved in courtship exchanges -Aim to better understand which aspect of these signals carry specific information

Veterinary Assistant

Harrison Equine PLLC · Berryville, VA

Worked intermittently: -Observed and assisted in equine surgery and patient rounds -Responsible for maintenance of saltwater fish tanks and clinic facility

Volunteer

Peachtree Neurosurgery · Atlanta, GA

Shadowing: -Observed surgeries including spinal fusions and burr hole procedures -Observed and assisted with clinic appointments

Intern

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) · Leetown, WV

-Worked under Dr. William B. Schill, Ph.D . to aid in the research on the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy -Filtered water samples and extracted Bacteria to be processed and sequenced -Extracted DNA from water, sediment, and mussel gill tissue samples -Went out in the field to collect water, sediment, and mussel samples from the eastern shore of New Jersey

Bartender

Bloomery Plantation Distillery · Charles Town, WV

Worked Summers: -Distributed samples of locally made "sweetshine" product to customers -Led tours highlighting historical significance of the property