Junior year Animal and Poultry Science major with a concentration in Equine Science at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Seeking experience in the field of large animal veterinary medicine.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trainer & Groom
Jim Groff Training Stables
06.2018 - Current
Train standardbred horses for harness racing
Evaluate horses for soundness and readiness to race
Paddock horses at Harrah's Racetrack and Casino
Assist veterinarian with x-rays, ultrasounds, and castrations
Oversee daily animal husbandry; cleaning stalls, moving hay and straw, overall care of the horses
Manage herd health of 120 head Keko/Fainting/Boer goats
Employee
Hope Valley Dairy LLC
08.2020 - 08.2021
Assisted with milking in a double 12 parallel parlor
Obtained milking groups from the main barn
Bottle fed calves
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal And Poultry Science
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
Skills
Goal oriented
Quick learner
Effective communicator
Positive attitude
Machinery operation
Team oriented
Certification
Groomers License - Pennsylvania Harness Horseman's Association
OSHA Certification
Awards
FFA American Degree 2023
American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team 2022
Timeline
Employee
Hope Valley Dairy LLC
08.2020 - 08.2021
Trainer & Groom
Jim Groff Training Stables
06.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Animal And Poultry Science
Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Old Dominion University
Groomers License - Pennsylvania Harness Horseman's Association
OSHA Certification
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