Grace Parton
Coppell,TX
Summary
Dedicated veterinary technician with strong skills in surgical assistance, diagnostic procedures, and effective communication. Prepared to enhance animal health and support veterinarians in delivering optimal care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Mid South Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery
Tioga, Texas
02.2026 - Current
- Supported veterinarians during equine surgeries and medical procedures, ensuring optimal patient care.
- Prepared and maintained surgical instruments for equine treatments, contributing to efficient surgical environments.
- Administered medications and vaccines under veterinarian supervision to enhance animal health and recovery.
- Assisted with laboratory sample collection and processing for diagnostics.
Teacher and Coach
Grapevine High School
Grapevine, Texas
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student learning styles, fostering inclusive classroom environments.
- Facilitated hands-on lab experiments to enhance student understanding of biological concepts.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods, including lecture, demonstration, and hands-on activities, to enhance student engagement and understanding.
Graduate Research Assistant
The Ohio State University
Wooster, Ohio
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Collected and processed blood, milk, and bovine mammary biopsy samples to support research on Holstein dairy cattle health.
- Cut tissue samples for histology preparation and protein analysis to investigate physiological responses in bovine mammary tissue.
- Milked dairy cows in tie stall environment, ensuring proper udder preparation, while assisting in instruction of Lactation Physiology.
Graduate Research Assistant
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, Texas
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Conducted and developed research trials on dairy cattle to evaluate health and productivity.
- Collected skin bacteria samples and performed bacterial cultures to assess microbial populations in dairy cows.
- Delivered presentation at American Dairy Science Association Conference (2022)
- Assisted in teaching Dairy Production and General Animal Science, enhancing students' understanding of animal care and management.
Education
Master of Science - Animal Science
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX08-2022
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX05-2020
Skills
- Veterinary care
- Surgical assistance
- Diagnostic procedures
- Laboratory techniques
- Subcutaneous medication
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Medication administration
Volunteer Experience
- Bat World Sanctuary, Weatherford, Texas. Assisted with cleaning the fruit bat enclosure, preparing fruit for feeding, and providing enrichment activities for the bats. August 2025.
Internship Experience
- Intern, Hatton Ranch-Graham, Texas May 2019 - Aug 2019 Prepared milk formula for new born fawns. Prepared and administered vaccines for fawns and determine different medicine for illness. Collected brain and spinal tissue for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing.
- Intern, Hoofstock Genetics-Ranger Texas May 2017 - Aug 2017 Assisted with embryo transfer in bovine. Searched for oocytes/embryos under a microscope from ovum pick up (OPU) and flush process. Thawed semen and embryos to be prepared for fertilization.
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Mid South Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery
02.2026 - Current
Teacher and Coach
Grapevine High School
08.2023 - 05.2025
Graduate Research Assistant
The Ohio State University
08.2022 - 05.2023
Graduate Research Assistant
Tarleton State University
08.2020 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Animal Science
Tarleton State University
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Tarleton State University