Kristina Powell
Manhattan,KS
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Little Apple Veterinary Hospital
08.2018 - Current
- Average 80 hours/month while full-time student
- Administer healthcare for cats, dogs, and various exotic species by performing bloodwork, radiographs, urinalysis, fecal flotation, cytology, taking vitals, etc
- Prepare pharmaceutical drugs for cats, dogs, and various exotic species
- Perform venipuncture from various locations and give SC/IM/IV/PO/IN injections/vaccines/fluids
- Demonstrate proper handling/restraint techniques during exams/procedures
- Provide routine daily care of boarding cats, dogs, and various exotic species including grooming
- Maintain and provide a safe and clean environment for the safety of the animals
- Assist/monitor for various surgeries
Veterinary Student Intern
Veterinary Medical Center at Lakewood Ranch
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted with a splenectomy/exploratory in a dog
- Performed a head laceration repair in a dog
- Placed an IV catheter in a cat
- Observed a tracheostomy in a dog
- Assisted with physical exams, diagnostic testing, and treatments of small animals
- Observed AFAST and TFAST scans of dogs
- Observed a central line being placed in a dog
- Assisted with CPR of dogs
- Assisted with urinary catheterization in small animals
Veterinary Student Intern
All Creatures Veterinary Hospital
05.2024 - 05.2024
- Performed pig castration
- Performed feline neuters
- Performed rectal palpation on cow
- Performed tail venipuncture in cows
- Assisted with euthanizing injured turtles and birds
- Gave SC fluids and administered SC and IM medications to owl
- Assisted with vaccination and physical exams on equine patients
- Performed physical exams, vaccinations, venipunctures, and diagnostic testing in small animals
- Assisted with TPLO on canine patient
- Observed bone pin placed in duck wing
- Observed foreign body exploratory in dog
- Observed nasogastric tube placed in cat
- Observed echocardiogram on dog
- Observed cryptorchid pig castration
Veterinary Student Intern
Smoky Hill Veterinary Services, LLC
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Assisted with the attempted unblocking of a ram
- Performed rectal palpation on numerous heifers and cows
- Administered vaccines and tattooed heifers
- Performed freeze-branding on cattle
- Observed toe amputation in heifer
- Assisted with bull BSEs
- Performed equine dental floats
- Assisted with physical exams/vaccinations in small animals
- Performed physical exams/vaccinations in equine patients
- Assisted vet while performing assisted birth in doe and administered injections to kids afterward
Veterinary Student Intern
Swartz Veterinary Hospital
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Administered IM anesthetic, SC vaccines, sheared wool, and performed medial saphenous venipuncture on Alpaca
- Fed Lemurs, Giraffes, Rhinos, and Anteater
- Demonstrated safe and proficient equine handling skills during physical exam including placing halter, restraint, standing in safe zones, obtaining vitals, establishing BCS, and auscultating
- Performed jugular venipuncture, administered IV anesthetic, and discussed intracarotid injection in equine patient
- Performed equine dental floats
- Discussed inventory control of drugs, animal identification, breeds, vaccination protocols, billing procedures, and accounts receivable procedures for food animals
- Demonstrated safe restraint techniques and obtained body temperature on cattle
- Performed rectal palpation on heifers and cows and evaluated external bull reproductive tract while assisting with BSEs
- Administered SC, IV, and PO medications in cattle
- Assisted at local sale barn with tagging, rectal palpation, and Coggins testing
- Assisted with rectal prolapse repair in steer
- Discussed patient records and inventory control of drugs in small animals
- Demonstrated safe restraint techniques for dogs/cats
- Obtained body temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, and auscultated heart and lungs of small animals
- Performed cephalic and saphenous venipuncture on small animals
- Collected urine samples on small animals
- Performed animal husbandry including bathing dog, trimming toenails, expressing anal sacs, and cleaning/medicating ears
- Administered SC medication and demonstrated ability of hand pilling
- Performed dog spay and dog neuter
- Monitored during canine dental
- Performed canine hydrotherapy, placed IV catheter, and performed small animal physical exams
- Discussed vaccination protocols, parasite control protocols, nutrition protocols, billing procedures, and vaccination reminder procedures in small animals
Animal Health Intern
Dickerson Park Zoo
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided healthcare for various exotic species at zoo by giving SC/IM injections and SC fluids
- Performed venipuncture on Box Turtle
- Observed sedated procedures and monitored patients while under anesthesia
- Maintained cleanliness of enclosures by sweeping, scooping, rinsing, disinfecting, and squeegeeing
- Prepared multiple diets depending on the species by weighing out fruits and vegetables on a gram scale to ensure uniformity and precision
Large Animal Caretaker
Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Assisted with care and comfort of hospitalized livestock by providing clean bedding, water, and hay
- Demonstrated isolation protocols by wearing booties, using footbath before going in/out, and with isolation patients while cleaning their stalls, feeding, watering, etc.
- Monitored and provided upkeep of stalls by scooping out old bedding, putting new down while occupied, and scrubbing with disinfectant/rinsing when patient was discharged
- Fed and replenished water and kept supplies stocked around hospital including hay, disinfectant, and other cleaning supplies
Pizza Maker
Gambino's
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Prepared/cooked pizza, pasta, sandwiches, calzones, breadsticks, garlic bread, cookies, mozzarella sticks, wings, and ravioli
- Prepped sauces/toppings for the next day
- Served ice cream/shakes
- Ran the cash register/took orders over the phone
- Swept/mopped/vacuumed the floors/carpets
- Bussed tables/washed dishes
- Cleaned bathrooms
Resident Sitter
Autumn Hills Assisted Living
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Served as a companion to an Alzheimer/Dementia patient
- Assured safety/comfort at all times
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Kansas State University CVM
Manhattan, KS05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences And Industry
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05.2022
High School Diploma -
Riley County High School
Riley, KS05.2019
Skills
- BQA certified
- Handling small, large, and some exotic animals
- Livestock judging
- Client Communication
- Microsoft Office, Google, and Apple proficient
- Avimark and Cornerstone proficient
Leadership Experience
- KSU CVM Class of 2026 - Vice President
- KSU CVM Ambassador
- Block & Bridle - Apparel Committee
- Christian Challenge - Roots Leader
- Veterinary Voyagers - Member
- 4-H - Riley County Fair Queen, Ambassador, President, Vice President, Treasurer, Recreation Leader, and Song Leader
- Farm Bureau Ag Ambassador
- FFA - President and Secretary
- NHS - Secretary and Treasurer
- Culture Club - Treasurer
- Key Club - Vice President
- SADD - Treasurer
- High School Class - StuCo Rep, Vice President, Secretary, Student Advisory Committee
- Art Club - Member
- Pep Club - Member
- Science Club - Member
- FCA - Member
Awards
- KSU Leadership Scholarship
- L.G. Wreath Scholarship
- Janet and Harvey Kiser Leadership Scholarship
- Riley County 4-H Foundation Scholarship
- Oscar W. Norby Scholarship
- Glenn and Rosemary Busset Agriculture Scholarship
- Farm Bureau Ag Ambassador/Scholarship
- W/J Harold Johnson Memorial Scholarship
- Jimmy V. and Lucile A. Hoar Memorial Scholarship
- Semester Honors
- FFA State Degree
- FFA Star Greenhand
- FFA Chapter Degree
- FFA Greenhand Degree
- Softball Letters
- FFA - 9th Individual KNCD Floriculture Competition
- FFA - 11th Individual CCCC Aggie Days Livestock Judging
- FFA - 8th Individual KNCD Livestock Judging
- Honor Roll
- 4-H Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef
- 4-H 3rd Overall Market Beef
- 4-H 5th Overall Market Beef
- 4-H Grand Champion Beef Carcass
- 4-H Grand Champion Livestock Judging
- 4-H Reserve Grand Champion Showmanship
- 4-H Grand Champion Entomology
- 4-H Reserve Grand Champion Foods
- 4-H Reserve Grand Champion Visual Arts
- 4-H Membership Pins
- 3rd Place MEL Art Competition in Graphic/Commercial Art
- Key Leader Training
- Student of the Month
Volunteer Experience
- Church
- Riley County Fair
- Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center
- Special Olympics at the K-State Natatorium
- Little Apple Veterinary Hospital
- Noffsinger Veterinary Hospital
- Concession stand for FFA and NHS
- 4-H counselor
- Watered plants for the town of Riley
- Fundraised for 4-H, FFA, and my volleyball team
- 4-H Sunday
- Adopt-a-Family
- Food Pantry
- Kids Ag Day
- Feast of the Fields setup
- Ambassador radio interview promoting 4-H as Riley County Fair Queen
- Babysat at a local daycare
- Helped put together soup feed/bingo night at my high school
- Sang carols to the residents of a nursing home
- Gave a speech to the local grade school about 4-H during National 4-H Week
- Helped put together an Easter egg hunt around my community
References
- Dr. Izabella Hedstrom (Veterinarian), (908) 399-1965, smokyhillvet23@gmail.com
- Dr. David Nichols (Retired KSU Professor/Advisor), (785) 317-4994, dnichols@ksu.edu
- Bob Sawyer (4-H Ambassador Advisor), (785) 410-1652, bobmsawyer@hotmail.com
- John Jobe (4-H Advisor), (620) 408-6874, jjobe@rileycountyks.gov
Timeline
Veterinary Student Intern
Veterinary Medical Center at Lakewood Ranch
06.2024 - 06.2024
Veterinary Student Intern
All Creatures Veterinary Hospital
05.2024 - 05.2024
Veterinary Student Intern
Smoky Hill Veterinary Services, LLC
03.2024 - 03.2024
Veterinary Student Intern
Swartz Veterinary Hospital
05.2023 - 05.2023
Animal Health Intern
Dickerson Park Zoo
07.2021 - 08.2021
Large Animal Caretaker
Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center
08.2019 - 11.2019
Veterinary Assistant
Little Apple Veterinary Hospital
08.2018 - Current
Pizza Maker
Gambino's
03.2017 - 12.2017
Resident Sitter
Autumn Hills Assisted Living
06.2016 - 09.2016
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Kansas State University CVM
Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences And Industry
Kansas State University
High School Diploma -
Riley County High School
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