Recent graduate with a background in agriculture and interest in clinical nutritional science. Rudimentary knowledge in biochemistry, animal nutrition, and four years of laboratory experience.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
A Central North Animal Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
Ensured accuracy of medical records by diligently documenting all relevant information for each patient visit.
Facilitated efficient inventory management through regular stock checks, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
Developed basic veterinary skills such as surgical preparation, phlebotomy, and vaccine administration
Research Fellow
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
05.2024 - 03.2025
Ensured animal welfare and operational efficiency by executing essential farm management tasks, including cow vaccinations, feeding, and pen sanitation.
Performed research on ex-vivo fermenter systems to enhance microbial preservation strategies for improving beef cattle nutrition and reducing feed inefficiencies.
Worked closely with graduate students to facilitate research progress, assisting with data collection, coordinating tasks, and providing support in maintaining the integrity of experimental procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Veterinary Medicine in Agriculture
Illinois State University
Normal, IL
05-2025
Skills
Research Experience: Experimental design, data collection, and analysis within agricultural and biological contexts
Animal Husbandry: Feeding, health monitoring, and applying nutrition-based strategies to optimize production goals
Project Management: Managing research projects, coordinating tasks, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to meet objectives
Foundational Knowledge in Nutritional Science & Biochemistry: Understanding of biochemical principles and nutritional processes related to animal health, with practical applications in livestock nutrition and microbial interactions
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
A Central North Animal Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Research Fellow
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
05.2024 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Veterinary Medicine in Agriculture