Kelly (Tong) Zuo

Student at University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, United States

About

Experience

  • Veterinary Assistant at VCA Animal Hospitals
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Level 1 Dog and Spay/neuter Support Volunteer at PAWS Chicago
    Oct 2024 - Jun 2025 · 9 mos

    - Assisted veterinarian technicians in recovery ward and preparation room, monitoring patients vitals and temperatures, checking for chips, cleaning surgical equipment and preparing pre-op medical records - Created enrichments to level 1 dogs including simple training activities and walks

  • Veterinary Surgical Technician at Dingdang Veterinary Hospital
    Jul 2024 - Sep 2024 · 3 mos

    - Assisted veterinary surgeons in 20+ surgical procedures, including oncological, orthopedic, dermatological, cardiac, and routine spay/neuter surgeries by providing surgical prep and anesthesia monitoring - Delivered pre- and post-op care for canine and feline patients, including administering medications (oral, topical, and subcutaneous), setting up and monitoring intravenous infusions, and maintaining detailed patient medical records - Ensured optimal surgical and treatment environments by sterilizing anesthesia and surgical equipments - Communicated with clients on surgical updates, take-home care instructions, medication guidelines, and post-op follow-up care

  • Summer Investigator Intern at Orleans Public Defenders
    Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 · 3 mos

    - Conducted investigations for 20+ felony cases on behalf of indigent clients, employing innovative evidence analysis, high-stakes interviews, background research, undercover surveillance, preparation of legal documents, and crime scene assessment - Developed investigation plans and uncovered conviction-altering evidence, including previously unnoticed witnesses, police brutality, and statement contradiction; evidence led to the overturning of three charges each involving 20+ years of sentencing

  • Analyst at The Blue Chips Investment Club
    Oct 2020 - Jun 2023 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    - Natural Resources sector analyst of The Blue Chips, the university’s premier investment club managing a $150,000 portfolio - Independently researched and presented regular internal and sector pitches based on statistical and fundamental analysis