EmmaLee Hovander

Nc State College of Veterinary Medicine, Dvm Candidate, Class of 2026

North Carolina State University- College of Veterinary Medicine

Present

Veterinary Technician

After Hours Veterinary Emergency Clinic

Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program 2020 Cohort

North Carolina State University

Conservation Internship and Research. Discussions on Diversity in the Workplace and Aspects of the Conservation Field. Research Project (Summer 2020): Collared Peccary Migration via Literary Research Internship (Summer 2021): Reproductive Technology Research Department at Memphis Zoo

Undergraduate Research Assistant

North Carolina State University · Raleigh, NC

Dr. Youngsteadt’s Ecology Lab: Processed bee samples through cleaning, pinning, and labeling, responsible for data transcription and entry, obtained a specific knowledge of local bee and wasp species.

Research Assistant/Intern

Memphis Zoo · Memphis, TN

Aided with the Louisiana Pine snake Species Survival Program (SSP) through proper snake handling, reproductive-based procedures, and data collection, entry, and organization. Performed chemical assays to monitor hormones for large female mammals.

Food Server

University Towers · Raleigh, NC

Maintained assigned station: grill, quesadilla, deli, pizza, and salad. Prepared food to order and assisted in all areas at closing. ServSafe Certified.

Kennel Assistant

Southeast Community Animal Hospital

Handled boarding and appointment animals, assisted with appointments and surgeries, prepared and cleaned surgery areas, filled prescriptions, ran laboratory tests, observed recovering animals, and aided Veterinary Assistants with daily tasks.