Sarah DeWeese
Deerfield,WI
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Student Extern
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained exam rooms, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
Veterinary Student Extern
Palm Beach Equine Clinic
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained exam rooms, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
Undergraduate Student Intern
Kentucky Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species
- Exercise horses to maintain their physical and mental health
- Collect and record animal information such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake
- Perform horse grooming duties such as bathing and brushing
- Examine and observe horses to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury
Substitute Teacher, K-12
McCracken County Public Schools
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures or discussions
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
Equine Veterinary Externship
Conley & Koontz Equine Hospital
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Hold or restrain horses during veterinary procedures
- Prepare examination or treatment rooms by stocking them with appropriate supplies
- Prepare feed for horses according to specific instructions, such as diet lists or schedules
- Examine horses to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury
- Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments or equipment
- Administer medication, immunizations, or blood plasma to horses as prescribed by veterinarians
Undergraduate Student Extern
Westside Veterinary Service
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Fill medication prescriptions
- Provide assistance with euthanasia of animals
- Prepare surgical equipment and pass instruments or materials to veterinarians during surgical procedures
- Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments or equipment
- Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures
- Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, examination or operating rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control spread of disease
Undergraduate Veterinary Service
Loop Abroad
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Organize and conduct experimental studies with live elephants in controlled or natural surroundings
- Monitor animals recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms
- Administer anesthetics during surgery and monitor vital signs
- Collect laboratory specimens, such as blood, urine, or feces for testing
- Examine animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury
Undergraduate Student Extern
Lone Oak Animal Clinic
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, or materials
- Prepare animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas
- Perform dental work, such as cleaning, polishing, or extracting teeth
- Provide veterinarians with correct equipment or instruments, as needed
- Observe behavior and condition of animals and monitor their clinical symptoms
- Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures
Summer Orientation Counselor
Murray State University Office of Recruitment
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks
- Counsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning
- Plan and conduct orientation programs and group conferences to promote adjustment of individuals to new life experiences such as starting college
- Provide students with information on such topics as college degree programs and admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, trade and technical schools, and apprenticeship programs
Education
Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist - Equine Veterinary Medicine
Chi University
Reddick, FL05-2026
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) -
University of Wisconsin-Madison SVM
Madison, WI05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Pre-Medical
Murray State University
Murray, KY12-2020
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Veterinary Student Extern
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute
07.2023 - 08.2023
Veterinary Student Extern
Palm Beach Equine Clinic
06.2023 - 07.2023
Undergraduate Student Intern
Kentucky Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center
04.2021 - 05.2021
Substitute Teacher, K-12
McCracken County Public Schools
03.2021 - 05.2022
Equine Veterinary Externship
Conley & Koontz Equine Hospital
02.2021 - 03.2021
Undergraduate Student Extern
Westside Veterinary Service
07.2019 - 08.2019
Undergraduate Veterinary Service
Loop Abroad
06.2019 - 07.2019
Undergraduate Student Extern
Lone Oak Animal Clinic
12.2017 - 08.2018
Summer Orientation Counselor
Murray State University Office of Recruitment
11.2017 - 08.2018
Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist - Equine Veterinary Medicine
Chi University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) -
University of Wisconsin-Madison SVM
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Pre-Medical
Murray State University
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