Olivia Becker
Ames,IA
Summary
Ambitious student pursuing a career in veterinary medicine eager to expand upon previous experiences and develop new skills. Passionate about medicine, animal health, and providing compassionate care. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and motivated to grow individually and as a member of a team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Research Assistant
Iowa State University Department of Agronomy
Ames, IA
06.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with graduate students and PhD candidates on various aspects of individual research projects
- Collected samples, compiled qualitative and quantitative data
- Attended outreach meetings with current and prospective clients to discuss research progress
- Performed manual crossbreeding of soybean plants
- Aided in field maintenance; weeding, irrigation, staking
- Prepared tools for data organization and collection
Assistant Veterinarian
Pet Medical Center
Winona, MN
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Surgical prep and monitoring patients pre- and post-operation
- Laboratory snap tests, intubating and extubation, inserting catheters, phlebotomy, temperature taking, trimming nails
- Surgery and dental suite machine and instrument set-up and take-down
- Stocking examination rooms and managing inventory
- Maintaining medical records
- Animal husbandry and patient care
- Brief training on canine dental scaling and radiographic
- Brief training on HESCA and IDEX lab machines
- Custodial duties; proper sanitization and sterilization practices
Animal Care Technician
Bluff Country Equine Vet Center
Winona, MN
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Mucking stalls, feeding and watering, cleaning buckets and grain bins, and general stable upkeep
- Handling stallions, mares, foals, and sick or injured patients.
Stable Hand: Volunteer
Breezy Ridge Farm
Winona, MN
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Chores; mucking and cleaning the stable and pasture, and feeding, grooming, handling boarded horses
- Maintained a sanitary environment
- Exercised horses for boarders
Camp Counselor
Triangle YMCA Camp
Garrison, ND
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Supervised 10 children per cabin
- Maintaining proper sanitation; dishwashing, bathroom cleaning
- Supervised and organized activity stations
- Horse wrangler; animal husbandry, tacking up horses, safety protocols
- Instructed lessons for beginner, intermediate, and advanced-level campers, guided trail rides
Stable Hand: Volunteer
Big Valley Ranch
Winona, MN
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Chores; mucking and cleaning the stable and pasture, and feeding, grooming, and handling boarded horses
- Maintained a sanitary environment
- Exercised horses
Education
Animal Science -
Iowa State University
Post-Secondary Enrollment Option -
Winona State University
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Positive Attitude
- Attention to Detail
- Compiling Information
- Interpersonal and written communication
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
References
- Jennifer Hicks- Research Supervisor, 515-708-2131
- Suzie Ehlo- Practice Manager at time of employment, 507-458-8161
- Deb Finnegan- DVM, info@pmcwinona.com, 507-456-8877
Timeline
Student Research Assistant
Iowa State University Department of Agronomy
06.2024 - Current
Animal Care Technician
Bluff Country Equine Vet Center
11.2022 - 08.2023
Camp Counselor
Triangle YMCA Camp
06.2022 - 08.2022
Assistant Veterinarian
Pet Medical Center
05.2022 - 01.2024
Stable Hand: Volunteer
Breezy Ridge Farm
01.2021 - 09.2022
Stable Hand: Volunteer
Big Valley Ranch
01.2018 - 01.2020
Animal Science -
Iowa State University
Post-Secondary Enrollment Option -
Winona State University
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