Elaina Peterson
University Place,WA
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Corps Officer, FYGVE
US Army - Joint Base Lewis McChord
JBLM, WA
08.2026 - Current
- Serves as current FYGVE Veterinary Corps Officer (64A), providing veterinary medical support for Army personnel, military working dogs, and installation animal health programs.
- Supports Veterinary Readiness Activity Fort Lewis and initial public health missions; recently led CPT-led dermatology training, completed diagnostics on high-acuity cases including thoracentesis and treatment for dog with pneumonia, and collaborates with FYGVE interns to improve plan for year ahead.
- Facilitated CPT-led dermatology training, enhancing team knowledge and clinical skills.
- Performed diagnostics on some high acuity cases thus far including thoracentesis and treatment for dog with pneumonia
- Performs comprehensive veterinary exams, health certificates, and medical care for canine and feline patients.
- Collaborated with FYGVE interns to develop streamlined plans for improved veterinary readiness in the upcoming year.
Extern
Harmony Vet Care
Tampa , FL
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Provided low-cost veterinary surgical support for underserved canine and feline patients in high-volume community practice.
- Executed 40 canine and feline spay/neuter procedures, refining skills in surgical technique, anesthesia, and perioperative patient care, contributing to overall community health.
Researcher
University of Florida, College of Veterinary Med
Gainesville, FL
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Authored manuscript detailing experimental design, procedures, and results that support innovations in veterinary surgical technology.
- Utilized 3D-printing software and CT imaging to develop surgical solutions, advancing techniques in veterinary orthopedics.
- Selected for Florida Veterinary Scholars Program, contributed to design and fabrication of 3D-printed guides for external fixator pin placement in canine forelimb deformities, enhancing surgical precision.
Student Clinician
UF SIVO (Students for International Opportunities)
Roatan, Honduras
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Provided support that helped 300+ local pets receive spay and neuter services and routine care, including vaccinations, during 3-day free clinic for underserved community.
- Supported approximately 12 canine and feline spay and neuter procedures and additional surgeries, including gastropexy and mass removals.
- Delivered anesthesia preparation, patient monitoring, and postoperative recovery support throughout procedures.
Teaching and Research Assistant
UGA Poultry Science Department
Athens, Georgia
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Coordinated lab activities, graded exams, and supported teaching of poultry anatomy, physiology, and avian surgical techniques courses to enhance student learning.
- Organized and ran avian surgery and suture clinics for pre-vet students, building surgical skills.
- Provided patient care for birds, including feeding, medication, and post-surgery recovery support.
- Collaborated with faculty to prepare lab sessions, ensuring smooth class operations and effective delivery of course content.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Applied Biotechnology And Avian Biology
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05-2022
Skills
- Small animal medicine
- Preventive medicine
- Public health
- Research and 3D printing
- Poultry science
- Marathon and distance runner
Certification
- WA State Veterinary License
- USDA APHIS Veterinary Accreditation, Category II
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification
- RECOVER Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Veterinary CPR
- Graduate of Basic Officer Leadership Course (BOLC) Phases I and II - Fort Sam Houston, TX (2026)
- Direct Commission Course (DCC) - Fort Sill, OK (2025)
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Gretchen Flo Student/Intern Award at the Veterinary Orthopedic Society Annual Scientific Conference (2025)
- Army Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP)
Affiliations
- Presenter at the 51st Annual Veterinary Orthopedic Society (VOS) Conference, Lake Tahoe, CA, USA (FEB 2024)
• Peterson, E., Kim, M., Kim, S. (2024, February 10-17). The development of customized 3D printed casts for external fixator wire placement in the antebrachium of dogs. - Published Author in American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR)
• Publication date: 01 DEC 2025
• Paper: Customized 3-D–printed drill guide casts enable accurate wire placement for external skeletal fixation in the canine antebrachium
DOI:10.2460/ajvr.25.06.0198 - Presenter at the Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Scholars National Symposium, San Juan, Puerto Rico (AUG 2023)
• Peterson, E. (2023, August 3-5). The use of customized 3D printed guides and casts wire external fixator wire placement in conjunction with antebrachial deformities in canines.
Timeline
Veterinary Corps Officer, FYGVE
US Army - Joint Base Lewis McChord
08.2026 - Current
Extern
Harmony Vet Care
05.2025 - 06.2025
Student Clinician
UF SIVO (Students for International Opportunities)
07.2023 - 07.2023
Researcher
University of Florida, College of Veterinary Med
05.2023 - 12.2023
Teaching and Research Assistant
UGA Poultry Science Department
08.2020 - 05.2022
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Applied Biotechnology And Avian Biology
University of Georgia