Education
Veterinary Medicine and Surgery May 2018
(DVM equivalent degree)
University of Glasgow (Scotland)
Minor in Equine Science
The Pennsylvania State University
Dean's List multiple semesters
Related Experience
Stonewall Farm (Summer Internship) Charles Town, WV
(May-July '11)
· Live on site for ten week internship
· Provide daily care for Twelve horses on farm
· Break and train three yearling Thoroughbreds for sale using verbal commands, lunge line, and various training equipment
Dairy Reproduction Research Team
(September '11- May '13)
· Check Dairy Cattle for signs of estrus twice per week
· Keep detailed records of heat signals and herd health notifications
· Observe Corpus Luteum removal procedure
Animal Friends, Pittsburgh, PA
(July '10- May '12)
· Provide care for cats and dogs including food, water, grooming, exercise, and socialization.
· Direct potential adoptive parents to appropriate information centers.
Little International Livestock Show, State College, PA
(Spring '11 & '12)
· Train beef heifer (or horse) to walk calmly on a lead rope.
· Interact daily with heifer, including grooming, herding, putting halter on, and general health monitoring.
· Work with horses including training to stand squarely.
Easter Seals Equine Therapy Program, State College, PA
(Aug '09- May '13)
· Work with horses to help rehabilitate physically and mentally disabled children.
· Keep parents and families of disabled children occupied while waiting.
· Groom and equip horses in preparation for children.
· Interact with disabled children to help build motor skills as well as intellectual ability.
Hanover Shoe Farms Summer Internship, Hanover, PA
(Summer '12 -> 10 weeks)
· Assist the veterinarian in the daily healthcare and reproductive work.
· Keep up to date on the day's tasks and patients including treatment and observations.
· Run small tests (ex. IgG snap test)
· Prepare medications for the day according to the vet's instructions
Centre Wildlife Care Internship, State College, PA
(Summer '13 ->13 weeks)
· Provide daily care to injured and orphaned wild animals (including feeding, changing bedding, food preparation, sanitation of all used equipment).
· Monitor changes in animal behavior/ health.
· Note and/or report any changes in animals.
· Maintain clean/ healthy facilities at all times.
Activities (Penn State)
President of Collegiate Horsemen Association at Penn State (CHAPS), a local branch of the American Collegiate Horsemen's Association (ACHA)
Vice President of Small and Exotic Animal Club (SEAC),
Member of the Dairy Reproduction Research Team,
Member of Block and Bridle,
Member of Penn State Equine Research Team (PSERT)
Member & Summer Salsa instructor of the Ballroom Dancing Club
Member of the Ballroom Dancing Team
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