Kristen DiSiena, VMD

Emergency Veterinarian

Oradell Animal Hospital

Present

Small Animal Rotating Intern

Oradell Animal Hospital

Primary case responsibility at a 24 hour Emergency and Referral hospital. Rotated through many specialties including: cardiology, critical care, emergency, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, and surgery. Experience with exotics.

Clinical Year - Rotating Student

University of Pennsylvania

Student Work Study

University of Pennsylvania

Updated study materials for 1st and 2nd year courses at University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine. Requirements included self-motivation, self-discipline, and ability to stay on task with minimal supervision. Skills included website editing.

Social Chair and Webmaster

SAVMA · Penn Vet Chapter

Kept the students, faculty, clinicians and staff up-to-date on social events, fundraisers, important speakers, meetings, etc. by updating PennVet's online-calendar and website (Inside.Vet). Kept the student body updated on various social events by frequently updating the PennVet SAVMA social media pages including Facebook and instagram. Planned various social events for the school throughout the year.

Parvo Outpatient Clinic Extern

Philadelphia SPCA

Provided outpatient care to parvovirus-positive dogs in the city of Philadelphia. Worked to educate owners about parvovirus and the importance of vaccines and other preventative health measures. Gained valuable experience in community outreach and education.

Teaching Assistant

University of Delaware

Assisted in the Anatomy Animal Science Lab including sample dissections, grading and other related activities.

Research Assistant

University of Delaware

Assisted in a study on the immunology of the bovine digestive tract.

Intern

Plumpton Park Zoological Gardens Inc.

Daily animal care including, but not limited to, diet preparation, animal observation, and maintaining a clean environment. Proposed enrichment ideas for the animals.

Intern

Manetto Hill Animal Hospital

Participated in the day-to-day operations in the hospital's Pet Hotel.

Volunteer Veterinary Assistant

North Shore Animal League America · Alex Lewyt Medical Center

Provided daily care of cats and dogs under the supervision of the veterinarians and technicians. Explored veterinary medicine and techniques through the observation of surgeries and procedures. Previously had volunteered in the adoption center from July 2011 to August 2012.