When I am not working on the farm, I get to conduct groundbreaking equine parasitology research and participate in severe equine asthma research. Making connections with other laboratories to order materials and gain support is one of the smaller rewarding parts of my position, On a weekly basis, I perform fecal data collection from the horses on our farm, as well as draft excel spreadsheets and document quarterly reflections upon experience. Reading peer reviewed articles regarding these topics support my preparation process for my Honors Thesis topic and essay and ultimately, veterinary school.

At the Al-Marah Equine Center, I perform equine husbandry that takes place on a breeding farm including pre and post birthing tasks. I assist in patient care and monitoring, plus any additional medical support for seventy-five horses. In addition, I feed horses their forage, grain, and ration balancers, while ensuring that horses have plenty of fresh water. Responding directly to the research veterinarian and research coordinator on the property is a vital part of my job. While completing these tasks, I also educate students how to be mindful when working with horses and how to complete tasks on a farm.

During my time at Mountain View Animal Clinic, I was the director of student interns, which consisted of high school and college students exploring a career as a veterinary technician. During my time at MVAC, I displayed excellent customer service skills, triage, record management, laboratory & pharmacy skills. I also performed general anesthesia patient monitoring, took radiographs, and responded to emergencies in a calm manner. Tending to patients in critical care and perform Companion Animal Laser Therapy whenever necessary was also a critical role in my day-to-day activities. Lastly, I also updated controlled drug logbooks, managed inventory orders, in addition to cleaning & organizing