Isabella Dahm
Roscoe,IL
Summary
I aim to gain experience in a veterinary setting over my summer break as an undergraduate student majoring in animal science. I have done ample work with horses in both a casual and medical setting, but I would love to expand my knowledge even further.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinarian Assistant
Midwest Equine
09.2024 - Current
- Veterinarian Assistant at all equine clinic
- I have worked here since my fall semester of my freshman year.
- Increased clinic efficiency by maintaining clean examination rooms and preparing them for each appointment.
- Stocked trucks, held horses for procedures, drew up vaccines
- Lots of miscellaneous tasks such as cleaning, organizing, and communicating with clients
Barn Volunteer
Commonwealth Farms
09.2024 - Current
- Feeding and watering around 20 horses
- Cleaning stalls
- Handling each individual animal
- Providing basic medical care as needed
Job Shadowing
Dogwood Pet Hospital
Rockford, IL
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Learned about different lab skills
- Handled and restrained companion animals
- Observed surgeries
- Helped keep clinic clean and organized
- Aided in loading rooms and communicating to clients
Barn Manger
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Full time care of multiple horses
- Constructed nutrition/care plans
- Organized and meet with vets and farrier during appointments
- Responsible for keeping feed/supplies in stock
- Responsible for all follow up care post-vet appointments
Education
High School Diploma -
Hononegah Community High School
Rockton, IL05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills
- Cleaning and organizing
- Problem solving
- Administering IM injections (equine), oral medication
- Proper animal restraint
- Work well under pressure
- Effective communication
- Patient care
- Inventory stocking
Timeline
Job Shadowing
Dogwood Pet Hospital
12.2024 - 01.2025
Veterinarian Assistant
Midwest Equine
09.2024 - Current
Barn Volunteer
Commonwealth Farms
09.2024 - Current
Barn Manger
01.2019 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Hononegah Community High School
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign