Melissa Jagodzinski
Petersburg,IL
Summary
Highly successful Veterinary Technician with significant expertise in anesthesia, surgery, pathology, and breeding in both small and large animals. Proven history of building strong rapport with owners and a passion for educating pet parents to provide the best care for their animals. Comfortable working independently and with a team in a fast paced clinic environment with strong attention to detail with the willingness to learn how to better educate others in the veterinary industry.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Equine Veterinary Technician/ Surgical Technician
Petersburg Veterinary Clinic
Petersburg, IL
03.2020 - Current
- Assist veterinarian with equine patients during exams including breeding soundness, lameness, dental, and radiographs
- Assisting with surgery including sedating, sterilizing surgical site, monitoring anesthesia, and aid during surgery for both small animal and equine
- Vaccinating animals, administering medications orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously, and intravenously
- Coordinate with clients to schedule farm calls and in clinic appointments
- Collect patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Educating pet owners about animal care, medication administration and treatment, and proper nutrition
- Managed over 30 patients daily
Broodmare/Weanling/Yearling Manager
Foaling, Walker Standardbreds, Inc
Sherman, IL
01.2016 - 03.2020
- Started as farm hand and promoted through several management positions
- Oversaw all care of broodmares, foals, weanlings, and yearlings
- Aided mares during foaling and administer care of mare and foal post foaling
- Administered medical treatment of horses including intramuscular and intravenous injections, oral medications, wrapping of injuries, drawing blood, and sutures
- Coordinated vaccination, deworming, and farrier schedules
- Assisted Breeding Crew with daily ultrasound checks
- Coordinated movement of horses to different barns and pastures on 500-acre farm
- Communicated with clients about health and status of their mares and foals
- Oversaw three yearling consignments including assigning grooms, preparing sale locations, speaking with perspective buyers, and daily grooming
- Directed staggered 10-day weanling programs for roughly 80 4-6-month-old foals yearly where they were taught how to walk on a lead, groomed, and have their hooves trimmed
Research and Development Operations Specialist
The Maschhoffs
Beardstown, IL
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Daily care and management of growing pigs including feeding, pig and barn observation, and treatment
- Daily monitor automatic electronic feeding system
- Collected data in research trials including weights, hair and fecal samples, and necropsies
Foaling/Weaning/Yearling Intership
Walker Standardbreds
Sherman, IL
05.2014 - 08.2015
- Aided farm staff with daily care and handling of mares, foals, weanlings, and yearlings
- Assisted mares and foals during and after foaling
- Communicated with mare owners and yearling buyers
- Prepared yearlings for yearling sale
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture- Animal Science
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2015
Associate of Arts -
Heartland Community College
Normal, IL05.2013
Skills
Animal Surgery Preparation and Anesthesia Administration
Lab Operations (Fecal, Urine, and Blood Testing)
Client Education
Reading Comprehension
Medical Triage
Medication Inventory Management
Operating Diagnostic Equipment (X-Ray, Ultrasound, Blood Machines, Electronic Pipettes, Hydrolic Chute, Ect)
IV Placement and Administration
Emergency Room Procedures (CPR, Airway Clearance, and Hemorrhage Control)
Phlebotomy
Excellent Communicator
Extensive Equine and Small Animal Knowledge
Timeline
Lead Equine Veterinary Technician/ Surgical Technician
Petersburg Veterinary Clinic
03.2020 - Current
Broodmare/Weanling/Yearling Manager
Foaling, Walker Standardbreds, Inc
01.2016 - 03.2020
Research and Development Operations Specialist
The Maschhoffs
08.2015 - 12.2015
Foaling/Weaning/Yearling Intership
Walker Standardbreds
05.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture- Animal Science
Illinois State University
Associate of Arts -
Heartland Community College