Layla Al-Sharifi

Restraining healthy, sick, fearful, and aggressive  pets. Obtain samples, such as blood and fecal samples. Obtain, set up, and read ear cytologies. Set up and run samples on IDEXX and Heska machines. Perform daily duties such as anal gland expressions, nail trim/dremel, administering subcutaneous fluids, obtaining blood from the cephalic, jugular, lateral and medial saphenous veins, draw and give vaccines including DHLPP, Bordetella, Influenza, Proheart. Fill prescriptions, administer oral, topical, subcutaneous, intravenous, and intramuscular medications. Educate pet owners about given vaccines, heartworm prevention, and other medication prescribed. Perform X-rays in a safe, yet timely manner. Intravenous catheterization in feline and canine patients in cephalic and lateral saphenous veins. Intubation of canine patients of multiple sizes. Monitor surgical procedures, such as spays, neuters, mass removals, dentals, etc., of majority canine patients ASA levels I-III. 

Perform triages and obtained accurate vitals (HR, RR, Temperature, CRT, MM, weight) .Restraining sick, fearful, aggressive pets in a fear-free manner in front of pet owners. Obtain and read samples, such as blood glucose, lactate, PCV/TS, and labs on IDEXX and other machines (ProCyte, Catalyst, SediVue, SNAP Pro, i-STAT, etc.). Help with diagnostics for pets, such as radiographs, oral, subcutaneous, intravenous, and  intramuscular medication administration, subcutaneous fluids, obtaining blood from lateral saphenous veins, set up and assist with procedures, such as UO, laceration repairs, thoracentesis, abdominocentesis, etc. Performed CPR under RECOVER guidelines. Set up, calibrated, and cleaned Snyder Oxygen cages. Discharged patients in an accurate, timely manner. 

Cleaned and sanitized kennels, walked, fed and watered dogs of all sizes, ages, and behaviors. Cleaned up and disposed of fecal matter in a sanitary manner. Reliable team worker who trained new employees and helped fosters. Did chores around the kennel such as sanitizing dishes, sweeping, and mopping. Deep cleaned runs as dogs leave the kennel. 

Maintained a 4.0, Perfect Attendance 

Principal's List (10-12), Valedictorian, Top 10%, Perfect Attendance (11), QuestBridge Finalist, Softball (10-12), Math Competition Nominee (10), SCOPE Conference Delegate (12), National Honors Society (11-12)

Principal's List (9), Science Club, Math Competition Attendee