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Julia Gritzman

Madison,WI

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Suzuki Lab
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Assisted in developing a experimental design to execute a research question; Bet1L Overexpression in Rat model with Familial ALS
  • Read through scientific papers to enhance knowledge base of our summer project
  • Developed skills including laboratory animal care, surgical intervention on a rat model, muscle sampling and fixation, freezing down for Cryostat, and performing IHC
  • Creating excell documentation to record observations; including BBB scale scores and Grip Strength measurements
  • Summarized research findings in the format of a research poster and manuscript

Animal Care Specialist

PetSmart
04.2023 - 08.2024
  • Performing daily health checks for various species, including cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, fish, and small mammals
  • Monitored animal behavior, documented health concerns, and reached out to managers to schedule vet appointment if needed
  • Administered medications prescribed by partnering veterinarians
  • Cleaned cages, terrariums, and aquariums to ensure proper animal care
  • Trained staff and customers on proper animal handling techniques
  • Educating customers on care of animals that are currently owned as well as ones that may be bought from the store
  • Offered options for supplies to customers to ensure best care for their pets

Volunteer

Wisconsin Humane Society- Wildlife Department
07.2022 - 08.2024
  • Provided care and rehabilitation for various species; including raccoons, squirrel, turtles, hawks
  • Assisted in administering medications, syringe feeding, and bottle feeding infant animals
  • Documented daily tasks and consult staff if changes were noticed
  • Follow meal plan set up and ensure diet guidelines were met
  • Cleaned cages in accordance to safety standards as well as rearranged objects for enrichment
  • Assisted in animal release

Veterinary Assistant

Milwaukee Animal Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2024
  • Assisted in routine examinations and treatments for canine and feline patients
  • Administrated medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian
  • Prepared surgical instruments and maintained cleanliness of examination rooms
  • Assisted with spay/neuter, amputation, and mass removal surgeries
  • Performed diagnostic imaging, including radiographs
  • Supported administrative tasks, including scheduling appointments and maintaining patient records
  • Managed inventory of veterinary supplies including prescription food orders, vaccine counts, and medications.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Mount Mary University
Milwaukee, WI
05-2020

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Mount Mary University
Milwaukee, WI
05-2020

High School Diploma -

South Milwaukee High School
South Milwaukee, WI
06-2015

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Client communication
  • Project planning and Time management
  • Microsoft office proficiency
  • Adobe Suite proficiency
  • SPSS proficiency

Club Officer Positions

SAVMA Delegate

Disaster Response Club President 

Shelter Medicine Club Secretary 

WEZAM Herptile Representative 

Theriogenology Club Exotics Representative 

Urban Canid Project Veterinary Representative 

Timeline

Research Assistant

Suzuki Lab
05.2025 - 08.2025

Animal Care Specialist

PetSmart
04.2023 - 08.2024

Volunteer

Wisconsin Humane Society- Wildlife Department
07.2022 - 08.2024

Veterinary Assistant

Milwaukee Animal Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Mount Mary University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Mount Mary University

High School Diploma -

South Milwaukee High School
Julia Gritzman