Teodora (Tia) Vozdolska

Associate Veterinarian

West Coast Animal Hospital · San Diego, California, United States

Present

My role involves performing thorough examinations, diagnosing medical conditions, and developing effective treatment plans that encompass both medical and surgical interventions. I work collaboratively with a skilled team to utilize advanced diagnostic tools and provide clear, empathetic communication to pet owners about their pets' health. Committed to staying current with veterinary advancements, I contribute to the development of clinic protocols, all while fostering a supportive and positive environment for both patients and colleagues.

Veterinary Assistant

Davies Animal Medical Hospital · Yuba City, California, United States

•Administer medication PO, SQ, IM, IV,IV catheter placement, acquisition of diagnostic samples, client communication, prescription refilling •Conduct patient handling/restraint, surgical preparation/monitoring, in-house diagnostic labwork etc

Advanced Wildlife Volunteer

The Fund for Animals Wildlife Center

-Rehabilitate and release carnivorous wildlife native to southern California -Perform husbandry, patient handling/restraint, administer medication/treatments by mouth and subcutaneously, observe behavior/recovery, hand feed/syringe feed emaciated or orphaned patients, train new volunteers, organize next day patient meals

Academic Tutor

Unlimited Learning LLC · Greater San Diego Area

Provided in-home academic instruction to students ranging from middle school to college level English, Biology, Introductory Chemistry, and Mathematics on individual basis. Reviewed subject material with students by discussing text, working example problems, or reviewing concepts from given worksheets or other assignments.

Research Intern

La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology

Assist Shresta Lab Zika/Denge research with adult, pregnant, and neonatal mice as laboratory animal models. -Handling and restraint, DNA sampling for PCR genotyping, drawing blood and harvesting organs, trimming these tissues for and participating in immunohistochemistry. -Co-author on the research article titled "Detection of Zika Virus RNA in Mouse Breast Milk" in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases

Autologous Blood and Stem Cell Therapist

Perfusion Concepts Inc

Stem Cell/PRP Wound Healing Treatment -Using wet lab techniques, produce autologous stem cell and platelet rich plasma products via specialized centrifugation methods -for equine and canine patients applied to the wound of the animal to promote accelerated healing.

Intern

SDx Histopathology

Small private practice veterinary histopathology lab (diagnose disease in animals via tissues). -Key member in research for rare/special histological cases. -Assist in day to day operations, trim tissue before histological processing, active participant in reading tissue samples, train interns and coordinate intern scheduling, develop current lab protocols to be more efficient, run lab when supervisor is out of town. -Currently drafting a case report on a case of canine episcleral Onchocerciasis diagnosed by our lab.

Volunteer

Cote Animal Hospital

-Patient handling/restraint, surgical assistance/vital monitoring, subcutaneous fluid and vaccine/injection administration, some blood drawing and intramuscular injection administration -Client correspondence, taking temperatures and weights, anal gland expression, nail trimming, and patient hygiene care

President

UCSD Pre-Veterinary Student Association

-Lead meetings, contact offices and organizations to find opportunities for club members, plan events and meeting agendas -Help organize club member volunteering at Feral Cat Coalition monthly spay and neuter clinics including teaching new clinical skills, organization of duties, attendance, transportation, logistics -Network with veterinarians and veterinary professionals to plan and execute guest presentations

Secretary

UCSD Pre-Veterinary Student Association

-Aid in organization of events, arrange room and equipment reservation, take minutes for meetings -Liaison in communication between university and club, coordinate social media, participate in informational presentations for club members

Student Research Assistant

Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Dayton Lab. Assistant to Dr. Ed Parnell -Aided in data collection and analysis for several ecological projects including GRASS GIS intertidal algae mapping, sea urchin behavior patterns, and fish species abundance and richness.