IONA BURWICK
Athol,MA
Summary
Dedicated veterinary nursing and animal science student skilled in providing compassionate patient care and effective client communication. Hands-on experience includes surgical assistance, anesthesia monitoring, and managing farm operations, demonstrating a strong commitment to animal health and welfare.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
North County Veterinary Clinic
Greenfield, MA
08.2024 - Current
- Assists with clinic procedures, routine health exam, the implementation of sanitation and biosecurity practices.
- Assists with surgical procedures and monitored anesthesia.
- Communicates with pet owners about care instructions and appointment scheduling.
- Manages inventory of medical supplies and equipment in clinic.
Grooming Intern
Tails Pet Salon
Athol, MA
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted groomers with pet bathing and drying procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness of grooming tools and workstations.
- Observed pets for signs of health issues during grooming sessions.
4-H Volunteer / Assistant Leader
4-H
Charlemont, MA
01.2024 - Current
- Teach 4-H youth about animal science.
Farm Manager
River Bard Farm
Deerfield, MA
06.2022 - 07.2025
- Manage day-to-day farm operations including feeding, health care, and breeding plans and management for sheep, goats, swine, rabbits, and an assortment of poultry and waterfowl
Peer Tutor
Greenfield Community College
Greenfield, MA
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Review students' work and suggest improvements in line with course objectives while helping them grasp new concepts, prepare for tests, and complete assignments in Physics, Astronomy, Nursing, Biology, Chemistry and Calculus.
Education
Bachelor's in Science (B.S.) - Animals Science and Pre-Veterinary Med.
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA05-2025
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Veterinary Nursing
Purdue University
West Layfayette, IN05-2027
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Biology
Greenfield Community College
Greenfield, MA01-2024
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ12-2026
Skills
- Surgical assistance
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Patient care
- Veterinary terminology
- Vaccine administration
- Venipuncture
- Client education and communication
- Medication administration
- Medical record-keeping
- Radiology techniques
- Animal grooming
- Sterilize instruments
- Livestock Management
- Animal Handling
- Treatment Administration
- FAMACHA Scoring
- Lambing
- Kidding
- Farrowing
Affiliations
- National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA), Student Member
- Icelandic Sheep Breeders Association, Member, 2018-present
- American LaMancha Breeders Association, Member, 2018-present
- American Rabbit Breeders Association, Member, 2019-present
- American Dairy Goat Association, Member, 2016-present
- U.S. Pony Club, Member, 2014-2017
Certification
- Certificate of Completion, Tufts Adventures in Veterinary Medicine (AVM), 01/01/20, Remote
- Certificate of Completion, UMass 4-H Workshop, 'Exploring Veterinary Science', 06/01/18
- Certificate of Completion, Purdue University, 'Wildlife Veterinary Medicine and Conservation', 12/01/23
Volunteer Experience
4-H Volunteer / Assistant Leader, Hawlemont 4-H Goat Club, Charlemont, MA, 01/01/24, Current, Teach 4-H youth about animal science.
Animal Experience
- Experience providing daily care and routine health care for horses, sheep, goats, swine, rabbits, poultry and waterfowl, dogs, and cats.
- 4-H alumna and former president of the Homesteading Heroes 4-H Club (2016-2022). Presented on goat health topics at fairs, schools and clubs including First Aid, Hoof Care, Tattooing and Disbudding.
- Manage flock of Icelandic sheep including feeding, rotational grazing, breeding plans and lambing management, shearing and all routine health care.
- Herd supervision for heritage breed swine, including farrowing, vaccination, and herd health.
- Manage herd of dairy goats, showing at ADGA and 4-H shows, and represented Massachusetts in the Dairy Goat Section at the Big E in Springfield (2019). Experience with milking, disbudding, tattooing, vaccinations and blood draws.
- Raise and exhibit Flemish Giant rabbits.
- Horseback riding and barn/stable experience, through U.S. Pony Club, ownership of draft horses, and volunteer stable work.
- Experience raising dart frogs, geckos and lizards and building/maintaining terrarium and vivarium habitats. Led 4-H workshop on Dart Frog Breeding and Care.
- Founded River Bard Goatscaping and managed transportation, fencing and targeted goat grazing with team of 12 wethers.
Timeline
Grooming Intern
Tails Pet Salon
07.2025 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
North County Veterinary Clinic
08.2024 - Current
4-H Volunteer / Assistant Leader
4-H
01.2024 - Current
Peer Tutor
Greenfield Community College
08.2023 - 01.2025
Farm Manager
River Bard Farm
06.2022 - 07.2025
Bachelor's in Science (B.S.) - Animals Science and Pre-Veterinary Med.
University of Massachusetts
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Veterinary Nursing
Purdue University
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Biology
Greenfield Community College
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster College