Lydia McDonough
Wappingers Falls
Summary
Ambitious student pursuing degree eager to contribute developed knowledge in professional role. Skilled in humane animal restraint and compassionate care. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and motivation to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Community Animal Care
Poughkeepsie
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
- Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
- Restrained animals for examinations and diagnostic procedures
- Prepared laboratory slides for microscopic examinations.
- Provided detailed patient care instructions to pet owners.
- Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
- Released patients to owners with care directions from veterinary staff.
- Supported euthanasia procedures and disposal following regulations and owner preferences.
Veterinary Student Intern
Bentley Veterinary Services
Stanfordville
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Shadowed diverse large animal practice
- Assisted with restraint and treatment for cattle, equine, small ruminants, poultry and camelid patients
- Observed reproductive services, field surgeries, herd health visits and lameness diagnostics
Veterinary Student Intern
Dr. Petra Meier
North Lawrence
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Shadowed a production medicine veterinarian focused on commercial dairy herds
- Gained experience in ultrasonography, individual cow health exams, injections, and dehorning
Research Assistant
Overton Laboratory
Ithaca
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Collected blood and milk samples from fresh cows in Hypocalcemia study
- Applied proper animal handling using flight zones
- Tracked daily milk weights and supported subclinical Hypocalcemia treatment and identification
Research Assistant
McFadden Laboratory
Ithaca
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Conducted daily milking and care of dairy cows in methane chambers trial
- Collected methane emission data and assisted with weighing and handling animals
Research Assistant
McArt Laboratory
Ithaca
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Sampled cows and calves to assess the impacts of Hypocalcemia
- Assisted with blood sampling and monitored neonatal calf outcomes
Dairy Relief Milker
AKM Farm
Millbrook
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Milked cows in a tie-stall system utilizing bucket milking
- Monitored herd health and administered treatments as advised
- Participated in colostrum feeding, parturition, heat detection, and farm maintenance
Dairy Goat Relief Milker
Hoofprint Cheese Company
Millbrook
10.2020 - 08.2024
- Milked goats utilizing pipeline system, monitored goats for signs of illness
- Rationed feed, cleaned facilities and observed veterinary care visits
Cashier
Kelley Farm and Garden (Agway)
Cobleskill
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided customer support and agricultural product recommendations
- Handled transactions, resolved customer concerns, and restocked inventory
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY05-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Animal Science, B.S.
College of Agriculture And Technology, Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NYSkills
- Large & Small Animal Handling and Restraint
- Sample Collection & Processing
- Dairy Management & Milking Systems
- Animal Health Monitoring & Treatment Support
- Research & Data Collection in Veterinary Science
- Client Communication & Customer Service
- Time Management & Multitasking
- Team Collaboration & Leadership
Affiliations
- FFA Chapter President [2020-2022]
- 4H Club President [2023-2022]
Timeline
Veterinary Student Intern
Dr. Petra Meier
05.2025 - 06.2025
Research Assistant
Overton Laboratory
12.2024 - 05.2025
Research Assistant
McArt Laboratory
12.2024 - 04.2025
Research Assistant
McFadden Laboratory
10.2024 - 05.2025
Veterinary Student Intern
Bentley Veterinary Services
05.2024 - 08.2025
Veterinary Assistant
Community Animal Care
06.2023 - Current
Dairy Relief Milker
AKM Farm
06.2023 - 08.2024
Cashier
Kelley Farm and Garden (Agway)
11.2022 - 05.2023
Dairy Goat Relief Milker
Hoofprint Cheese Company
10.2020 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Cornell University
Some College (No Degree) - Animal Science, B.S.
College of Agriculture And Technology, Cobleskill
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