I am very interested in obtaining a paid summer position at an equine practice, as equine medicine is the are I would like to practice after graduation. |
| 2000-Present | Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island (PEI, Canada) |
| Degree: D.V.M. Expected Graduation Date: May 2004 Current Cumulative GPA: 3.63/4.00 |
| 1996-2000 | Franklin & Marshall College- Lancaster, PA |
| Degree: Bachellor of Arts- Biology and English |
| 2000-Present | Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island (PEI, Canada) |
| DVM Student | |
| As a first year veterinary student, my curriculum encompasses understanding of the normal anatomy (radiographic and gross), physiology, and histology of large and small mammals (as well as fish and birds). I�ve also completed coursework in parasitology, immunology, behavior and epidemiology. My current Clinical Orientation course covers the hands-on aspect of both general and systemic physical examinations of large and small animals, which includes vaccination sites, blood drawing technique and catheter placement. I�ve also done wet labs in nasogastric tubing, equine dentistry, shoeing the foal and lame horse, nerve blocking, and care of neonatal calves. |
| Contact-Dr. Bill Ireland | Phone: (902) 566-0663 | E-mail: [email protected] |
| 1998-2000 | Pet Emergency Treatment Services (PETS) (Lancaster, Pennsylvania) |
| Veterinary Technician | |
| At PETS, I was responsible for initially assessing the animals, administering medications and vaccinations, drawing blood, running bloodwork, placing IV catheters, assisting in surgery, taking radiographs, and fielding clients telephone inquiries. This was a small animal/exotics/wild life emergency hospital that operated 24 hours over the weekend. |
| Contact-Dr. Melanie Newman | Phone: (717) 273-6300 |
| 1996-2000 | Warwick Run Animal Clinic (Lancaster, Pennsylvania) |
| Veterinary Technician | |
| At this clinic, I performed initial physical exams, administered medications and vaccinations, drew blood, ran bloodwork, assisted in surgery, read fecal and urinalysis tests, assisted in taking radiographs, fielded phone inquiries and scheduled appointments. |
| Contact-Dr. Robert Baron | Phone: (717) 627-3411 | E-mail: [email protected] |
| Spring 1999 | University of Pennsylvania: New Bolton Center (Chester County, Pennsylvania) |
| Foal Sitter | |
| As a foal sitter, I was responsible for maintaining the integrity of foals IV and O2 lines, keeping them clean/dry, keeping them sternal, restraining them for medication treatments or blood drawing, assisting in turning foals, milking mares, and assisting with physical therapy. I also gained a sense of what common problems resulted from dystocia and premature births. |
| Contact-Dr. Jon Palmer | Phone: (610) 444-5800 | E-mail: [email protected] |
| 1986-1996 | Equine Veterinary Services (Syosset, New York) |
| Observer/Assistant | |
| As an observer and assistant, I restrained horses for physical exams and vaccinations. I helped in taking radiographs, assisted with lameness exams and with non-surgical colic cases and gained a sense of what types of diseases, wounds, and lamenesses are commonly found in equine medicine. |
| Contact-Dr. Norman Shettel | Phone: (516) 922-2280 |
| 1986-Present | United States Pony Club |
| Graduate C-3 | |
| As a pony club member, I gained insight into horse management, veterinary care, nutrition and different horse sports. In teaching younger members, I�ve gained confidence in expressing to others what�s occurring with their horses, and what they can do about it. I am currently still active, both in helping my own club and in serving on the national Dressage activities committee which promotes Dressage to pony club youths. |
| Contact-Judy Pforr | Phone: (516) 351-1904 |
| Summer 2000 | Graemont Farm (Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
| Horse Trainer and Barn Assistant | |
| At Graemont, I was responsible for the care and training of horses ranging in age from 3 to 16. As Graemont was a Dressage sale and boarding barn, I dealt frequently with inquiries from perspective buyers and current boarders. |
| Contact-Steven Wolgemuth | Phone: (717) 664-4988 | E-mail: [email protected] |
| 1986-Present | Horse Owner and Competitor |
| As a rider, I�ve competed in many hunter/equitation classes, some Novice Events, but mainly in Dressage competitions. Currently I am competing at Prix St. Georges where I earned my USDF Silver Medal this past year. I was also 6th nationally at 4th level, and 2nd nationally for all Dutch Warmbloods competing at that level. |
| Spring 1999 | Horse Owner and Competitor |
| As a rider, I�ve competed in many hunter/equitation classes, some Novice Events, but mainly in Dressage competitions. Currently I am competing at Prix St. Georges where I earned my USDF Silver Medal this past year. I was also 6th nationally at 4th level, and 2nd nationally for all Dutch Warmbloods competing at that level. |