Isabella Zipf
Manhattan,VA
Summary
Versatile and dynamic, with a proven track record for enhancing animal safety and employing stringent biosecurity protocols. Excelled in teamwork and problem-solving across diverse roles, from veterinary assistance to equine management, demonstrating a fast learning ability and a commitment to excellence in animal care and client communication. Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
KSU Research Swine Unit Student Worker
Kansas State University
08.2024 - Current
- Strictly manage feed for each pen in the barn, thoroughly check and adjust waterers in each pen, deep clean barns and pens, practice strict biosecurity standards, carefully work new litters, help in nurseries, farrowing, and finishing barns.
- Maintain overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Maintain tidy and organized environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities when faced with unexpected challenges during event coordination or daily tasks.
- Take and follow detailed directions from others.
Equine Management
Windy Springs Farm, Colliers Creek Show Stables
01.2016 - 05.2024
- Developed skills over the span of many years in equine management in competitive riding and training. Experiences include showing horses, barn management, coaching riding students, working alongside professionals in the industry, and working for several local farms and college riding programs.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices for equine management and care.
- Coordinated events such as shows or clinics, showcasing our facility''s commitment to excellence in equine management.
- Contributed to risk management efforts, identifying potential obstacles and developing mitigation strategies.
- Maintained a healthy equine population by implementing proper herd management practices, including preventive care measures and regular monitoring of individual horses.
- Reported damages, maintenance problems, safety issues, and potential hazards to management.
Sales Associate
Augusta Cooperative Farm Bureau
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Frontline cashier, sold feed, informed customers on feed for their animals, stocked shelves, completed transfers from other cooperatives.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Veterinary Assistnat and Kennel Attendent
Woodworth Animal Hospital
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Assisted doctor and techs on routine appointments, surgeries, and emergency visits. This included trimming nails, weighing animals, giving medication to patients, cleaning cages, sterilizing surgery room and surgery packs, discussing diagnosis with animal owner, working alongside several people, running blood, fecal, and urinary tests
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Ensured accuracy of medical records by diligently documenting all relevant information for each patient visit.
- Improved client relations through effective communication and education on pet health needs.
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness comfort safety nutrition hydration exercise monitoring recovering boarding animals.
Door Screener
EyeOne Fishersville
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Patients checked in as they came in for appointments. Took temperature and made sure patient had no signs of COVID before they came inside the office. Organized time slots for patients and accommodated any physical disabilities to ensure they safely made it to the exam room.
- Managed high traffic flow periods with ease, maintaining organized lines and efficient guest processing.
- Implemented new door screening procedures as needed, adapting quickly to changes in protocols or regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS12-2026
High School Diploma -
Valley Vocational & Technical School - Veterinary
Fishersville08-2023
High School Diploma -
Wilson Memorial High School
Fishersville, VA05-2023
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Animal Safety
- Client Communication
- Laboratory skills
- Biosecurity Protocols
- Animal Reproduction Knowledge
Affiliations
- National FFA Organization
- KSU Collegiate Cattlewomen
- KSU Feed Science Club
- Intercollegiate Horse Show Association
- United States Hunter Jumper Association
- United States Pony Club
Timeline
KSU Research Swine Unit Student Worker
Kansas State University
08.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Augusta Cooperative Farm Bureau
10.2022 - 01.2024
Veterinary Assistnat and Kennel Attendent
Woodworth Animal Hospital
06.2020 - 09.2022
Door Screener
EyeOne Fishersville
04.2019 - 02.2020
Equine Management
Windy Springs Farm, Colliers Creek Show Stables
01.2016 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Kansas State University
High School Diploma -
Valley Vocational & Technical School - Veterinary
High School Diploma -
Wilson Memorial High School
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