Assist with on-call equine surgeries, providing support during emergency procedures including colics. Collaborate with a team, ensuring effective communication to induce, transport, and recover horses throughout surgeries and treatment.Clean surgery rooms following proper protocols to maintain a sterile environment.Observed daytime equine procedures including an eunuclation, ovariectomy, castrations and cancer treatments.

Milked mares, repositioned foals, caught urine samples, provided physical therapy, took TPRs and cleaned foal boxes in the NICU.Administered oral and IV medications.Assisted veterinarians and technicians during both daytime and graveyard shifts.

Assisted with animal restraint and performed TPR.Observed neurology-related exams, ultrasounds, surgeries, and cases while engaging with veterinarians and students.Attended rounds, client visits, and physical exams alongside veterinary students.Provided companionship to animals in the neurology service ward.

Monitored anesthesia and biomedical equipment during surgeries to maintain patient vital signs throughout anesthesia and recovery.Changed IV bags, flushed and took blood from IV lines to perform ACT blood tests, administered oral medications, observed necropsies. Provided care for animals (cows, sheep, dogs, pigs), including feeding, watering, and cleaning stalls.Provided companionship to animals throughout study phases, including day and graveyard shifts.

Provide high-quality care and customer service to horses and facility participants.Responsible for feeding horses and responding to emergencies as needed.Perform services at the EQC, including turnout, blanketing, light veterinary care, and arena maintenance using machinery (tractor trained).Assisted with vet appointments for facility horses as needed. *Was a resident barn supervisor living on site and completed night-time care and checks to the horses+facility from June 2023 to June 2024*

Rode horses with various needs, including behavioral issues, lameness, rehabilitation, and general exercise.

Promoted pet-sitting services through social media and word-of-mouth, building a loyal clientele.Provided services including overnight house/pet sitting, dog walking, cat sitting, feeding/medicating animals, watering plants, and caring for farm animals.Assisted clients with transportation needs and other pet-related tasks.Also work as a freelance employee on Rover.

Worked on two research projects measuring methane emissions through the usage of flaxseed and fermented almond hulls mixed into TMR. Led shifts, coordinated tasks, and communicated with a large team to ensure timely task completion.Managed feed refusals, weighed and mixed TMR and treatment rations, and transported feed to cow bunks.Assisted with milk, rectal and methane sampling.Assisted with recalibrating, refilling and checking over functionality of GreenFeed machine.

Worked closely with equine reproduction veterinarians to learn techniques for maintaining mare and foal health.Administered and drew up oral, injectable, and ocular medications.Assisted in daily mare palpations, embryo flushing, lavages, TVAs, embryo transfers, and artificial insemination.Observed and assisted with foaling during parturition shifts.Provided on-call support for emergencies, ship-in embryos, and horse arrivals/departures.Assisted with laboratory tests, cultures, and preparing special feeds.

Gained clinical experience at a Costa Rican dog shelter/clinic, including blood draws, suturing, skin scrapes, fecal analysis, and exercising large packs of dogs.Assisted in feline spay and neuter surgeries, performing tasks such as administering subcutaneous injections, post-anesthesia care, and sterilizing surgical tools.Lived on site and conducted boat-based dolphin health and behavior research and studied frog populations. Logged: 30 Vet Hours, 10 Animal Experience Hours, 40 Research Hours

Assisted in restraining and stabilizing animals during exams and procedures.Monitored vital signs, including weight and TPR.Observed a variety of surgeries, such as spays, neuters, dentals, cherry eye removals, and perineal urethrostomies.Cleaned and sterilized surgical instruments, equipment, and exam rooms post-procedure.

Fed, medicated, and provided care for horses, cows, goats, and sheep of all ages.Turned out, blanketed, and monitored horses in outdoor settings.Mucked stalls, filled water buckets, and provided hay.Exercised, lunged, and hand-walked horses, as well as performed grooming and bathing as needed.Maintained consistent care during holidays, ensuring animals' needs were met regardless of weather or time.Also worked the same type of position at: Dream Rider Farms, Ridgefield, CT | Sep 2021 – Sep 2022Kirby Hill Farms, Pawling, NY | Jan 2023 – Mar 2023Welwyn Farms, Rhinebeck, NY | Jan 2023 – Mar 2023

Rode a variety of both client owned and lesson horses to provide exercise and training.Competed in shows to add mileage and experience for horses.Provided detailed feedback to owners on horse progress, challenges, and needs.

Paired riders with horses for beginner to intermediate lessons in both English and Western disciplines, considering temperament, safety, and experience.Led trail rides, educating clients on the facility, area, and horse behavior.Managed equine summer camps for 5-15 children (ages 5–13), including creating activities, communicating with parents, and educating students.Tacked up and rode both experienced and green sale horses for shows, video sessions, and training at the facility.

Shadowed horseback riding trainers to develop equestrian skills and knowledge.Received riding lessons in exchange for labor.Cared for upper-level dressage show horses, including feeding, grooming, tacking, utilizing a eurociser and administering medications.Organized and maintained the tack and feed rooms.

Supported children and adults with physical and mental disabilities in learning about, riding, and caring for horses.Served as a model for training incoming volunteers, demonstrating techniques to safely support and handle disabled riders both in and out of the saddle. Assisted in preparing the riding arena and barn for activities and lessons.Provided daily care for horses, including feeding, watering, cleaning, and riding.