Tricia Pajak

Ambulatory & Field Services
-Managed and restocked the mobile veterinary unit, ensuring diagnostic tools,
medications, and supplies were organized and field-ready.
-Assisted veterinarians during lameness exams, dentals, pre-purchase evaluations,
and emergency calls.
-Responded to 24/7 field emergencies including colic, lacerations, and foaling
complications; provided initial stabilization and triage.
-Safely restrained and handled horses of varying temperaments, including fractious
and anxious animals.
-Prepared and handled horses for sedation, nerve blocks, and portable imaging.
-Collaborated with farriers, trainers, and clients on treatment follow-ups.
-Maintained detailed field records and ensured timely communication between
veterinarians and the clinic.

Patient Care & Technical Skills
-Monitored hospitalized patients recovering from surgical and medical procedures; tracked vitals, appetite, hydration, and manure output.
-Placed IV catheters, administered medications, and managed continuous fluid therapy.
-Performed wound care, lavage, and bandage changes, maintaining sterile technique and patient comfort.
-Assisted with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery for standing and general procedures.
-Operated and interpreted diagnostic equipment including SAA machines, blood
lactate meters, and ECG monitors.
-Collected and processed lab samples for CBCs, chemistry panels, fecals, and
Coggins testing.
-Evaluated lab and point-of-care results to identify abnormal parameters and report
findings.
-Educated clients on medication administration, aftercare, and preventive health management.

Equipment & Documentation
-Operated and maintained diagnostic and treatment equipment including portable
X-ray, ultrasound, dental tools, and fluid pumps.
-Ensured calibration, cleaning, and repair scheduling for all medical instruments and
imaging systems.
-Assisted with inventory tracking, ordering, and restocking of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.
-Supported compliance with safety, sanitation, and controlled-substance
recordkeeping standards.

• Managed daily care for 15+ Zangersheide warmblood mares, foals, stallions and young sporthorse prospects in a high-caliber facility

• Scheduled and coordinated care with veterinarians, farriers, chiropractors, and dentists; maintained detailed
records
• Handled young and green horses for groundwork, lunging, desensitization, and light conditioning
• Maintained clean, organized barn spaces; trained and supervised part-time barn staff
• Advised on nutrition plans and reproductive protocols in collaboration with veterinary teams

• Managed daily operations of barn and animal care routines.