KETTI HORTON
Columbia,MO
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
INTERN
MU SWINE STRESS PHYSIOLOGY LAB
Columbia, Missouri
05.2026 - Current
- Analyzed behavioral video to support research findings.
- Collected thermal data from research swine to inform study outcomes.
- Ensure proper welfare and a clean environment for research swine
- Performed postmortem tissue collection and processing of tissue for analysis.
Veterinary Assistant
FORUM ANIMAL HOSPITAL
Columbia, Missouri
05.2026 - Current
- Administered treatments to support recovery and improve overall animal health.
- Assist veterinarians during examinations and procedures for optimal animal care.
- Collected specimens including urine, blood, and fecal samples for accurate laboratory analysis.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline clinic workflow and enhance patient care.
RECEPTIONIST
FORUM ANIMAL HOSPITAL
Columbia, Missouri
05.2024 - Current
- Coordinated phone calls and scheduled appointments for veterinary services and consultations.
- Facilitated client communication to resolve inquiries effectively
- Managed electronic and physical health records to ensure accurate patient information
- Train new hires
Education
B.S. - Animal Science
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI- COLUMBIA
Columbia12-2027
Skills
- Veterinary procedures
- Data collection
- Research and analysis
- Record management
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
EXTRACURRICULARS/ACHEIVEMENTS
- ONEHEALTH NETWORK, GROUP MEMBER, DEC 2025- present. Discuss zoonotic disease prevention and intervention across mid-Missouri, Communicating increased symptoms/diagnoses in various health sectors, Prevention of communicable disease spread to other populations
- COLUMBIA/BOONE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, DISEASE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION, VOLUNTEER, OCT 2025- present. Assist with STI testing events, Discuss and create outreach methods to at-risk populations, Input data from testing events necessary for state and federal databases/grant continuation
- JENNY'S WILDLIFE WONDERLAND, VOLUNTEER, MAY 2024-AUG 2024, Provided inpatient care to sick and injured Missouri wildlife, Assisted with complex, hands-on treatments, Maintained proper feed and nutrition across multiple species
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
FORUM ANIMAL HOSPITAL
05.2026 - Current
INTERN
MU SWINE STRESS PHYSIOLOGY LAB
05.2026 - Current
RECEPTIONIST
FORUM ANIMAL HOSPITAL
05.2024 - Current
B.S. - Animal Science
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI- COLUMBIA