George Kuesis
Veterinary Student
Ontario,California
Summary
Dedicated Veterinary Student seeking a scholarship to specialize in equine medicine. Driven by a profound passion for the health and well-being of equids, I aim to use scholarship funds to enhance my education and actively pursue internship opportunities over the summer.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student technician
UC Davis Veterinary Teaching Hospital
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Trained as technician to provide patient care for animals in the Large Animal Hospital and was responsible for 10-35 animals at a time
- Responsibilities included; ordering and preparing medications, administering medications, performing physicals, assisting with emergencies, discharging and admitting patients, submitting labs, and filling out records
- Logged 503 hours of work during this period.
Technician
Mission Equine Associates
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Full time technician position for an ambulatory general practice with a focus on sport medicine
- Responsible for upkeep of inventory, running labs and fecals, assisting in musculoskeletal exams, preparation of intra articular injection sites
- Learned skills such as assessment of lameness, driving and preparation of nasogastric endoscopy, distal limb radiology, and dentistry.
Technician
Mission Equine Associates
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Retained former technician responsibilities while helping to train new staff members
- Participated in advanced procedures such as castration, intra-articular injection, and regional anesthesia
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine
Pomona05.2026
BS - Animal Science, Equine Science
University of California Davis
Skills
Diagnostic Imaging
Dental Prophylaxis
Client Communication
Laboratory Procedures
Cleaning and Sanitizing
Physical Examinations
Sample Collection
Timeline
Technician
Mission Equine Associates
05.2023 - 08.2023
Technician
Mission Equine Associates
06.2021 - 07.2022
Student technician
UC Davis Veterinary Teaching Hospital
11.2020 - 06.2021
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine
BS - Animal Science, Equine Science
University of California Davis