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Petar Markovic

Burr Ridge,IL

Summary

Undergraduate student at Michigan State University studying Animal Science on the pre-veterinary track. Hands-on experience with companion animals, live stock, and shelter medicine. Experience in animal handling, preventative care, and laboratory procedures, ensuring quality in sanitation and welfare. Proficient in working in team environments to support medical treatments and strengthen patient safety. Fluent in four different languages, revealing strong communicative skills, and a commitment to leadership in community service initiatives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Server of Altar & Church Volunteer

Saint Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church
Lyons, Illinois
08.2017 - Current
  • Coordinated annual charity festivals for church and folklore groups.
  • Supported priests and deacons during Sunday services.
  • Instructed young adult groups in Serbian national dance and uniform traditions weekly on Fridays.

Animal Care & Medical Team Intern

Hinsdale Humane Society
Hinsdale, Illinois
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Conducted daily health checks and care for shelter animals under staff supervision.
  • Administered medications, provided nutrition, and ensured sanitary housing areas.
  • Monitored animal behavior and health, reporting concerns to medical personnel.
  • Facilitated animal enrichment through walks, playtime, and social interactions.

Veterinary Assistant Intern

Petvets Animal Hospital
Oak Park, Illinois
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Drew up, administered, and documented proper dosage of vaccines to animals under the direct supervision of veterinarians.
  • Restrained animals during X-rays, blood draws, catheter placements, anal gland expressions, and nail trims, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
  • Prepared, stained, and assisted in identifying cytology slides, contributing to the diagnostic process.

Groundskeeper

Double J Riding Club
Countryside, Illinois
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Ensured cleanliness of barn facilities and animal stalls by removing waste and cleaning troughs.
  • Administered animal feed according to established schedules and dietary requirements.
  • Prepared a new farm site for animals using equipment to further the land development.

Management & Laboratory Technician Externship

Dairy Health & Management Services
Torreon, Mexico
06.2023 - 06.2023
  • Conducted sample analysis in company laboratory to assess PSBP levels in blood and milk of Holstein dairy cattle.
  • Executed Body Conditioning Score tests on over 350 first calf heifers to evaluate the impact of additive feed ingredient on growth.
  • Extracted 10 mL of blood from coccygeal vein of Holstein cattle to measure estrogen levels in predicted pregnant heifers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lyons Township Highschool
La Grange, IL
05-2022

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Skills

  • Animal care
  • Effective communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Organizational skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Time management

Affiliations

  • MSU Serbian Club | August 2024 to Present
  • MSU Balkan Student Society | September 2025 to Present
  • MSU Men's Club Water Polo Team | August 2022 to August 2024
  • MSU Swim Club | September 2022 to March 2023
  • LTHS Boys’ Water Polo | August 2019 to May 2022
  • LTHS Junior Varsity Boys Swimming | November 2021 to May 2022

Accomplishments

  • Dean's List | Michigan State University | Spring Semester 2024
  • Big 10 Conference Champions | MSU Men's Club Water Polo Team | 2023 Season
  • CWPA National Collegiate Club Championship | MSU Men's Club Water Polo Team | 2023 Season
  • Honor Roll Student | Lyons Township High School | Academic School Year 2018-2019 & 2020-2021

Languages

Spanish
Professional
Serbian
Professional
Bosnian
Professional
Croatian
Professional

References

  • Dr. Mark Thomas, DVM, DBVP - Dairy, Veterinarian & Manager at Dairy Health & Management Services, Blvd de la Senda 350, Local 23, Campinas de la Iberia, Torren, Coahuila, MX., 871-457-3487; +1315-523-2486, mthomas@dairyhealth.co
  • Dr. Yael Cidon, DVM, Veterinarian & founder of PetVets Animal Hospital, 342 Harrison St, Oak Park, IL 60304, (708) 601-5131, cidonyael@yahoo.com
  • Fiona Kexel, CVT, Medical Manager, 21 Salt Creek Ln, Hinsdale, IL 60521, 630-323-5630, fiona.kexel@hinsdalehumanesociety.org
  • Father Nemanja Tesic, Priest at Saint Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church, 4315 Joliet Ave, Lyons, IL 60513, (708) 854-6062, stnikolachurch@hotmail.com
  • Laurie Lobdell, Academic Advisor at Michigan State University, 426 Auditorium Road, East Lansing, MI 48824, 517-355-8383, lobdell3@msu.edu

Timeline

Animal Care & Medical Team Intern

Hinsdale Humane Society
05.2025 - 08.2025

Veterinary Assistant Intern

Petvets Animal Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024

Groundskeeper

Double J Riding Club
06.2023 - 07.2023

Management & Laboratory Technician Externship

Dairy Health & Management Services
06.2023 - 06.2023

Server of Altar & Church Volunteer

Saint Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church
08.2017 - Current

High School Diploma -

Lyons Township Highschool

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

Michigan State University

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