GLENNIE FERNIANY

(601) 946-4605
gferniany@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
August 2012-Present
Current GPA: 3.70
Class Ranking: 24/120
DVM Candidate, Class of 2016
Clubs and affiliations:
Vice President, Auburn Integrative Medicine: Spring 2014 - Present
Rounds Leader, Auburn Shelter Vets: Spring 2013-Spring 2014
Associate Justice, Honor Court: Fall 2012-Spring2014
Member of SCAVMA, AAHA, and Surgery Clubs
University of Alabama, Birmingham
August 2010 May 2012
GPA: 4.0
Post-Bachelors courses as pre-requisites for Veterinary school
Emory University, Atlanta, GA
August 2004 May 2008
GPA: 3.76
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Art History with a Minor in Arabic
Member of the Emory Univeristy Dean's List Spring 2005 and 2006
Clubs and Affiliations:
Alpha Phi Omega, Rush Chair

EXPERIENCES
VIDA Veterinary Service Trip to Guatemala, December 2014
Spent nine days performing spays and neuters in rural Guatemala. One day was devoted to vaccinating,
deworming and supplementing production animals (including cows, horses, sheep, goats, and chickens.)
Vice President, Auburn Integrative Medicine Club, March 2014 March 2015
Arranged meetings on the value of evidence-based medicine when recommending supplements,
informational meetings with Nutramax and Standard Process, and a lunch meeting on natural hoof care.
Rounds Leader, Auburn Shelter Vets Club, August 2013 - May 203
Led first and second year students in basic physical exams, vaccinations, and deworming of shelter dogs
and cats. Arranged two dog wash fundraisers during my tenure, with donations from Dechra.
Participant of the Merial Summer Scholars Program under Dr. S. Pondugula, May 2013 - August 2013
Conducted research on the effect of omega-3 fatty acids on canine B-cell lymphoma cell lines, and
presented research to the Auburn faculty and at the Merial Summer Scholars conference. Research
required development of skills in cell culture and maintenance, cell viability and fluorimetry testing,
western blot and PCR.
Shift Supervisor at the Alabama Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, September 2010 August 2012
Clinical assistant trained in a variety of rehab techniques including fluid therapy, wing wraps, hand- and
force-feeding of birds, exam protocols, and quarantine protocols. Assist in handling and medication of
birds, both orally and via intramuscular injection. Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of

raptor, songbird, and waterfowl diets, the cleaning of each enclosure, and the stocking and inventory of the
clinic.
Veterinary Assistant at Liberty Animal Hospital, June 2011-February 2011
Observed and assisted in veterinary procedures and routine exams. Administered medications, vaccines,
and assisted with handling.
Shadowing at Coosa Valley Equine, January 2011-May 2011
Observed colic surgeries, overbite corrections, and lameness surgeries, as well as the long-term recovery
procedures for each. Assisted in routine procedures such as changing bandages, joint injections, and
administering medications.
Volunteer at University of Pennsylvania - Matthew J Ryan Veterinary Hospital, Emergency Department,
January 2010 - May 2010
Observed emergency procedures including lung taps, eye removals, intubation and anesthesia. Responsible
for cleaning after procedures, stocking the emergency clinic, and removal of euthanized animals.
Administrative Assistant at Penn Medicine Marketing, August 2008 - August 2010
Actively managed the billing and financial databases for the marketing office.
Arranged and scheduled meetings for Associate Chief Market Officer.
Responsible for office maintenance, inventory, and ordering and storing supplies.
Intern at the Southern Arts Federation, Spring 2008
Helped with miscellaneous assigned duties such as updating databases, audio editing, press writing, and
inventory and storage of exhibit pieces.
Records Management and Archives student assistant, June-August 2007
Responsible for organizing contents of archives from various offices in accoradance with university and
national policies.
Intern at the Carlos Museum under Elizabeth Pastan and Renee Stein, Spring 2007
Researched and restored a set of Islamic ceramics for educational purposes.

PUBLICATIONS
Abstract: Stearidonic Acid Enhances the Chemosensitivity of Canine B-Cell Lymphoma Cells by
Downregulating the Activity of Multidrug Transporters. Phi Zeta Research Day, Auburn University, AL. (Oct
30, 2013) with Flannery P, Ashraf F, Smith BF, Coleman ES, Mansour M, Bird RC, Smith AN, Pondugula SR.
Confronting a New Normal: Lebanon in The CIPA Atlas (Emory University, Spring 2007)
The Study and Restoration of Islamic Pottery in the Michael C. Carlos Collection in The Emory
Undergraduate Research Journal (Emory University, Spring 2008)

REFERENCES
Available upon request.

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Updated January 10 , 2015