Jessica Pihlblad
Oro Valley,AZ
Summary
Compassionate and committed veterinary student with practical experience in small animal clinics, livestock farms, and wildlife rehabilitation. Possesses strong skills in diagnostic procedures, patient care, and surgical assistance. Demonstrated success in teamwork, communication with pet owners, and implementing preventive health measures for animals. Strive to make a positive impact on animal welfare through compassionate care and ethical treatment practices.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted a senior Honors Scholar with their Honors Research Thesis regarding the predatory responses of equines.
- Maintained a database of all research activities conducted during the course of each project.
- Collaborated with other researchers in developing study designs, methods, and tools for data collection.
- Contributed ideas and suggestions regarding potential new areas of inquiry based on current trends in the field.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress on ongoing projects or brainstorm ideas for future endeavors.
Veterinary Assistant
The Healthy Pets of Lewis Center
Columbus, Ohio
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Assist veterinarians with daily appointments, communicate and record medical history, and prepare vaccines and prescriptions.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, microbiology cultures, and hematology.
- Assist with capturing radiographs and sonography.
- Record and update patient records, and directly communicate with clients about necessary treatments and medication information.
- Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies, and equipment before procedure start time.
Student Dairy Assistant
Waterman Dairy Farm
Columbus, Ohio
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Completed the morning milking shift from 3:45 AM to 9:30 AM, roughly 100 cattle.
- Learned proper cattle husbandry, along with proper equipment operation and maintenance.
- Learned proper dairy herd management, nutrition, reproduction, and pasture management.
- Administered proper care to newborn calves and fresh cattle.
- Completed the 'Parlor log' by analyzing a graph before milking that displayed their milk production, activity, conductivity, potential heat cycles, and milking time.
Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern
Ohio Wildlife Center
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Performed daily visual health assessments of admitted wildlife animals.
- Perform neonatal care for wildlife animals, including gavage-feeding, daily health assessments, and administering medications.
- Prepared diets for a variety of wildlife animals.
- Gained an understanding of the support functions of the Wildlife Hospital.
- Performed routine maintenance duties, such as building fences or cleaning enclosures, at a rehabilitation center.
Education
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine -
The University of Arizona
08.2026
Bachelor of Science -
The Ohio State University
05.2023
Zoology -
Kent State University
05.2020
Skills
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Gowning and gloving procedures
- Animal Safety
- Surgical Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Veterinary standards and procedures
- Client Communication
- Proficient in Impromed software
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Animal Handling
References
- Aaron Buck- Lead Veterinarian/ Clinic Owner- The Healthy Pets of Lewis Center- buck.dvm@gmail.com
- Aubrey Birkhead- Associate Veterinarian- The Healthy Pets of Lewis Center- aubrey100@aol.com
- Zeynep Benderlioglu- Director of Undergraduate Research Lab- The Ohio State University, benderlioglu.1@osu.edu
Timeline
Student Dairy Assistant
Waterman Dairy Farm
05.2022 - 08.2022
Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern
Ohio Wildlife Center
04.2022 - 08.2022
Research Assistant
The Ohio State University
04.2021 - 08.2023
Veterinary Assistant
The Healthy Pets of Lewis Center
01.2021 - 06.2023
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine -
The University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science -
The Ohio State University
Zoology -
Kent State University