Ithaca, New York, United States
Hardworking, motivated, empathetic veterinary student seeking opportunities in rural mixed animal practice involving both dairy medicine and companion animal medicine.
Perform the weekend herd health check and perform treatments that may be needed including fluid and antibiotic administration. Perform artificial insemination on appropriate cows.
- Manage the third milking shift of the day by moving cows to the parlor, prepping for milking, and cleaning of the parlor - scrape the pens clean with a skid steer - management of fresh cows and newborn calves
Provide treatments including oral and IV medications, basic husbandry of a variety of animals, restraint for procedures, aiding in induction and surgical preparation, and maintaining sterility while obtaining materials during surgery
Performed veterinary technician duties under the supervision of other technicians, including venipuncture, cystocentesis, and vaccine administration.
Assisted in laboratories and lectures to answer student questions, point out anatomical structures, host office hours once a week, and help prepare the midterm and final exam.
Provide rehabilitation services to companion animals such as laser therapy, hydrotherapy, assisting with acupuncture and chiropractic appointments, and post-operative rehabilitation guidance for owners