ANNA NIEKAMP
Summary
Veterinary professional, prepared for challenges of role with diverse experience. Known for strong collaboration skills and adaptability, ensuring seamless team operations and patient care. Enthusiastic veterinary student ready to start a career in this amazing profession.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Overnight Student Employee – Inpatient Equine Care
University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center – Equine Hospital
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Monitored and treated equine inpatients (colic, surgical, neonatal)
- Performed TPRs, medication administration, IV/fluids monitoring, bandage care
- Assisted clinicians with emergency stabilization and critical care procedures
Veterinary Assistant
Horton Discovery Emergency Hospital
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Night-shift ER & ICU support for high-acuity cases
- Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, diagnostic sample collection
- Anesthesia monitoring; assisted with CPR and trauma stabilization
Cornea Recovery Technician
Saving Sight
11.2019 - 07.2022
- Recovered corneas from donors using sterile technique
- Performed blood draws and examinations with proper documentation
- Shipped tissues with proper standards to maintain viability
Veterinary Assistant
My Zoo Animal Hospital
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Collected histories, assisted in diagnostics, monitored anesthesia
- Supported veterinarians during routine procedures and client communication
Animal Care Intern
National Tiger Sanctuary
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Prepared diets and maintained habitats for large exotic felids
- Guided public educational tours
- Assisted with sedated veterinary procedures on big cats
Assistant Manager
Descansa Percherons
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Prepared and drove a team of percherons at parades and community events
- Assisted in the training of young horses
- Managed breeding and foal care
- Manged feeding and nutrition
Barn Crew
Missouri State University College of Agriculture
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Performed daily feeding, watering, and cleaning for around 40 horses
- Monitored for any injuries of change in behavior
Associate Employee
Healing Horses Therapeutic Riding
05.2012 - 07.2018
- Volunteered to help disabled children, veterans, and foster children experience the benefits of horseback riding lessons
- Performed daily feeding, watering, and cleaning
- Trained to horses for the lesson program
- Instructed lessons for children of all ages
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) - Veterinary Medicine
University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine
Columbia, MO05-2026
Bachelor - Animal Science, Equine Studies, Companion Animal Science
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO12-2021
Skills
- Advanced equine handling
- Colic monitoring
- Rectal palpation
- Small animal venipuncture
- Catheter placement
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Equine dental floats
- Client communication
Accomplishments
- Gilbreath-McLorn Veterinary Scholarship, 2022
- Zoetis Foundation Veterinary Scholarships, 2024,2025
- Anson Elliot Award, 2021
- Saving Sight Ideal Team Player, 2020
- MSU Pre-Veterinary Club President, 2020
- National FFA American Degree, 2020
- ASHA Region 3 Reserve Champion, 2018,2019
- Missouri 4-H Hippology Champion Team 2017
- National Archery in Schools Program State Champion 2016,2017
Certification
RECOVER CPR certified
Fear Free Shelter Medicine certified
Timeline
Overnight Student Employee – Inpatient Equine Care
University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center – Equine Hospital
01.2023 - 06.2024
Veterinary Assistant
Horton Discovery Emergency Hospital
12.2022 - 06.2024
Veterinary Assistant
My Zoo Animal Hospital
04.2022 - 07.2022
Animal Care Intern
National Tiger Sanctuary
04.2021 - 08.2021
Cornea Recovery Technician
Saving Sight
11.2019 - 07.2022
Assistant Manager
Descansa Percherons
09.2019 - 06.2021
Barn Crew
Missouri State University College of Agriculture
08.2019 - 06.2021
Associate Employee
Healing Horses Therapeutic Riding
05.2012 - 07.2018
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) - Veterinary Medicine
University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor - Animal Science, Equine Studies, Companion Animal Science
Missouri State University