Dependable professional experienced in fostering collaboration and communication among team members. Managed multiple priorities with a positive attitude while embracing additional responsibilities to support team objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Vet Tech
Steckelberg Vet Clinic
Conrad, Iowa
12.2024 - Current
Assist all veterinarians
Vaccinate cattle
Blood draws
Run bloodwork/urinalysis on IDEXX machine
Assist with radiographs & surgeries
Answer phones/schedule appointments
Prep veterinarian's pickup with equipment, vaccines & treatments needed for large animal farm calls
Logistics Coordinator
Northwood Foods
Northwood, IA
01.2022 - 06.2024
Book all trucking loads
Check in drivers
BOL invoicing
Answer the phones
Excellent communication skills
Negotiate freight costs
Enter information into several excel data sheets
Extensive experience with QuickBooks, Progressive, Microsoft, and several other programs
Bio-Security/Filtration
Christensen Farms
Sleepy Eye, Minnesota
06.2024 - 12.2024
Bio-Security site assessments for all sites in MN, SD & NE
Making sure sites meet protocol internally & externally
Preparing reports/assessments for all sites - making sure protocol is followed
Making sure sites meet protocol internally & externally
Repairing filters as needed
Filter testing
Worked closely with teammates to meet goals
Veterinary Technician
Central Veterinary Services
Stockton, KS
06.2021 - 01.2022
Check cattle
Doctor calves
Operate skid steer
Vaccinate cattle
Run hydraulic chutes
Draw blood from animals
Assist with Radiographs
Answer the phones
Schedule appointments
Lab Assistant
McCook Clinic
McCook, NE
03.2021 - 06.2021
Draw blood
Run urinalysis
Run pregnancy tests
Run bloodwork
Enter information into computer
Check samples under microscope
Lab Assistant
Great Plains Health System
North Platte, NE
12.2020 - 03.2021
Draw blood
Run urinalysis
Run pregnancy tests
Run bloodwork
Enter information into computer
Check samples under microscope
Veterinary Technician
Steckelberg Veterinary Services
Conrad, IA
06.2019 - 12.2020
Draw blood from animals
Run bloodwork
Anesthesia Technician
Assist with surgeries
Fill prescriptions
Check patients in and out
Vaccinate/work cattle
Veterinary Technician
Clarks Grove Veterinary Clinic
Clarks Grove, MN
01.2018 - 06.2019
Draw blood from animals
Run bloodwork
Anesthesia Technician
Assist with surgeries
Fill prescriptions
Check patients in and out
Vaccinate/work cattle
Livestock Technician
Accelerated Genetics/Select Sires
McCook, NE
08.2015 - 01.2018
Probe bulls
Collect semen
Assist with nitrogen tanks
Administer vaccines/shots
Run hydraulic & manual chutes
Enter information into the computer
Operate skid steer and gator
Assist head vet on health days (give multiple shots, draw blood, trich tests, assist with bloats, abscesses, etc.)
Education
HS Diploma -
Glenville-Emmons HS
05-2011
Veterinary Technician
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
Curtis, NE
Skills
Customer service
Communication
Decision-Making
Teamwork
QuickBooks
Microsoft Office
Adaptability
Problem-Solving
Time management
References
Michelle Risisus, Former Co-Worker, (507) 279-9555