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NICHOLAS WACHA

NICHOLAS WACHA

Manitou Beach,USA

Summary

I am a MSU honors college Animal Science/ Pre-Veterinary student. Working on my VCMAS application and expanding my animal management skills. I hope to utilize both my farm and veterinary office experience in addition to my academic skills to contribute to this process.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Research/Necropsy Assistant

MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
10.2024 - Current
  • Assist in trimming Necropsy and CWD cases
  • Assist pathologist's when needed
  • Ensure all biosecurity practices are maintained and completed
  • Apply principles of Animal Anatomy, Physiology, and Health

Vineyard Worker

Gypsy Blue Farms
06.2021 - Current
  • Increased grape quality through careful selection of rootstocks,
    clones, and planting densities.
  • Maintained healthy vine growth by monitoring nutrient levels and
    applying fertilizers, fungicides and pesticides as needed.
  • Utilized and maintained a variety of equipment such as tractors,
    mowers, trimmers and sprayers.
  • Enhanced vineyard productivity through pruning, cane and shoot
    thinning and trellis training.
  • Learned biodiversity and sustainability best practices

Student Assistant

Whitehouse Animal Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Helped by cleaning patient rooms and animal pens/housing.
  • Restocked any items that were low on supply.
  • Answered telephone calls fi needed.
  • Observed surgeries and learned first hand from a licensed
    Veterinarian

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
05-2026

High School Diploma -

Anthony Wayne High School
05.2023

Skills

  • Trustworthy
  • Good judgment and listening
  • Can lead others while keeping a good attitude and open mindset
  • Research experience
  • Data reviewing
  • Hard working
  • Work well with others
  • Animal handling experience
  • Variety of equipment use experience
  • Software skills

Accomplishments

  • National Agricience fair Winner - 4th Place
  • Eagle scout
  • FFA Chapter president- 2021-2023
  • 4-H Outstanding Rabbit exhibitor - 2023
  • MSU Pathway to research - 2024
  • MSU ESP member- 2025

Timeline

Student Research/Necropsy Assistant

MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
10.2024 - Current

Vineyard Worker

Gypsy Blue Farms
06.2021 - Current

Student Assistant

Whitehouse Animal Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2021

High School Diploma -

Anthony Wayne High School

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

Michigan State University

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