Dion Petroff
Sioux Center,Iowa
Summary
Seasoned and passionate professional in agricultural animal care, known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possesses specialized skills in livestock management, animal husbandry, and preventive health measures. Excels at communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, ensuring optimal performance in fast-paced and long enduring environments alike.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shipping and Regulatory; Small Ruminant Cloning
Trans Ova Genetics
Sioux Center, IA
05.2024 - Current
- Updated relevant databases with information concerning orders received or shipped out each day.
- Managed the receiving and shipping of all incoming and outgoing orders, ensuring accuracy in product quantity, quality and condition.
- Maintained detailed records of shipments including weight, cost, method of shipment.
- Monitored product import or export processes to verify compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
- Worked closely with veterinarians and other teams within my workplace to achieve success and efficiency for livestock reproductive services.
- Used strong attention to detail to enter accurate and concise data into a unique database software.
- Administered surgical prep and anesthetization of small ruminants.
- Assisted in laparoscopic oocyte pickup in small ruminants and cattle.
- Trimmed hooves and post-op care for animals. animals.
Day Work - Ag
Contract Labor
, IA
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Assisted with calving season, including calving out heifers and cows, administering vaccinations, and tagging and banding calves.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to feeder cattle, cows, and calves for veterinarians and/or cattle owners.
- Operated and maintained farm equipment, such as tractors, payloaders, rakes, and balers.
- Inspected facilities and equipment for signs of disrepair, performing necessary maintenance work.
- Hauled pickup and gooseneck loads of bales and livestock.
Silage Truck Operator - Seasonal
Pfingsten Custom Chopping
Boyden, Iowa
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Maintained cleanliness of both interior and exterior areas of the truck at all times
- Complied with local traffic laws while driving large commercial vehicles
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies regularly to detect any issues or malfunctions
- Performed minor repairs on trucks, such as checking fluid levels, tightening bolts, and replacing parts
- Developed strong working relationships with team members, supervisors, and clients
Barn Lead
Premium Minnesota Pork
Luverne, Minnesota
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintained a clean and orderly work environment
- Recognized potential problems quickly and took corrective action to prevent them from escalating into larger issues
- Performed various administrative tasks such as compensating for scheduling incompetencies and completing paperwork and data entry on various forms of software
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate barn staff despite language barriers
- Successfully trained new staff on proper procedures for handling swine, adhering to animal welfare and USDA guidelines, operating scale systems, stocking pens and other duties
Ranch Hand
Dahl Ranch/Outfitters
Camp Crook , SD
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Performed general maintenance duties, including fencing repair and installation, equipment maintenance, equipment operation and repair, and facility upkeep.
- Coordinated with the ranch team when needed to seek help with multi-person ranch tasks.
- Monitored and managed the water, salt, and mineral supply, feeding, vaccinating, branding, calving, foaling, and weaning of cattle and horses.
- Monitored livestock health and administered treatments as needed via dart gun or by trailing to a headgate.
- Managed and maintained a herd of over 800 pairs of cattle and over 40 bulls, utilizing over 20 years of animal husbandry skills, a willingness to always learn more, and common sense.
- Rotated multiple herds between grazing areas on over 30,000 acres for sufficient access to pasture, ensuring appropriate range management for future grazing.
- Raised, trained, and maintained the health, nutrition, and fitness of personal and ranch horses.
- Operated and maintained farm equipment, such as tractors, balers, ATVs, side-by-sides, feed wagons, grinders, processors, pickups, gooseneck trailers, payloaders, etc.
- Maintained a ranch-owned home, pasture, and yard for my personal use.
Swine Technician - B&G; Farrowing; W-F
Christensen Farms; New Horizon Farms
Jasper; Pipestone, MN
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Participated in research initiatives aimed at advancing the understanding of pig health and wellbeing
- Conducted daily inspections of swine facilities to identify potential health issues
- Trained new personnel on proper methods for caring for pigs
- Assisted in the implementation of biosecurity protocols for the protection of livestock
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations relating to animal welfare
- Developed expertise in administering vaccines and medications to swine herds
- Collaborated with veterinarians on diagnostic testing and treatment plans for sick animals
- Demonstrated ability to accurately monitor and record swine health data
- Proficient in conducting routine animal husbandry tasks such as feed management, waste disposal, and disease prevention
- Examined animals to detect illness, injury, and disease, and to check physical characteristics, such as rate of weight gain
- Provided medical treatment, such as administering medications and vaccinations and arranged for veterinarians to provide more extensive treatment
- Ordered food for animals, and arranged for delivery
- Segregated animals accorded to weight, age, color, and physical condition
Education
Diploma - Medical Coding
05.2018
Certification - Therapeutic Massage in Equines
Distance
Skills
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Flexible and adaptable
- Physical stamina and strength
- Attention to detail and efficiency
- Patience and perseverance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Independence
- Organization and time management
- Self Motivation and positive outlook
- Physical and mental well-being
- Open and honest communication
- Not afraid to take fault, and learn from mistakes
Certification
- Certification in Therapeutic Massage in Equines - School of Applied Integrative Therapy - Equine, Wyoming - Distance
- Transport Quality Assurance (TQA)
References
References available upon request
Affiliations
- I enjoy gardening, canning, cooking, ecology, listening to music, working with my hands, staying physically and mentally fit, and raising and training animals, and hunting and trapping.
- I am a Christian and take my relationship with God very seriously.
- Family is very important to me and I am very close with my younger sister.
- I currently have 2 bred mares, 2 riding horses and one dog.
- I like to see the good in everything and find ways that even negative situations can be opportunities for blessings from God.
- I appreciate honest communication, I tend to be put off by drama or sugarcoating.
- I have a good sense of humor and do not get upset by trivial things.
Timeline
Shipping and Regulatory; Small Ruminant Cloning - Trans Ova Genetics
05.2024 - Current
Day Work - Ag - Contract Labor
08.2022 - 05.2024
Silage Truck Operator - Seasonal - Pfingsten Custom Chopping
08.2022 - 11.2023
Barn Lead - Premium Minnesota Pork
06.2021 - 08.2022
Ranch Hand - Dahl Ranch/Outfitters
06.2019 - 05.2021
Swine Technician - B&G; Farrowing; W-F - Christensen Farms; New Horizon Farms
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Certification in Therapeutic Massage in Equines - School of Applied Integrative Therapy - Equine, Wyoming - Distance
- Transport Quality Assurance (TQA)
Southeast Technical Institute - Diploma, Medical Coding
School of Applied Integrative Therapy - Equine - Certification, Therapeutic Massage in Equines
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