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Work History
Education
Certification
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Sarah Fritz

Ames,IA

Summary

I am a hardworking and detail-oriented individual. I strive to do well in every aspect of my life, whether that be in school, in the barn, or in the clinic.

Overview

1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Nurse

Midland Prairie Veterinary Services
Huxley, Iowa
08.2024 - Current
  • Prepping Patients for Surgery
  • Anesthesia Monitoring
  • Conducted patient check-ins, gathered medical histories to ensure comprehensive care prior to appointments
  • Sample Collection - Blood. fecal, urine, and cytology's
  • Charting patient history, vitals, and treatments
  • Managed receptionist duties including phone calls, scheduling, and client communication to enhance client education and service

Medical Pet Sitter

Self Employed
, IA
12.2024 - Current
  • Providing specialized care for pets with medical or behavioral needs
  • Medication administration
  • Monitoring for any daily changes in health,behavior, or overall well-being
  • Managing feeding, watering, and daily care routines per owner's instructions
  • Communicating with pet owners regarding their pets' health and activities

Breed to Wean Intern

Iowa Select Farms
Jewell, Iowa
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Daily Chores (Observing sows and piglets) treatments, checking feed and waterers, pulling dead, etc.)
  • Processing and castrating piglets
  • Moving sows and weaned pigs
  • Managing load-outs and culls
  • Collecting blood samples
  • Euthanasia aid
  • Piglet and Sow Documentation

In Home Care Aide

Home Instead
, IA
07.2023 - 05.2024
  • Taking daily vitals
  • Monitoring physical and mental health
  • Daily charting of clients' activities, meals, and behaviors
  • Daily cares - toileting, transfers, companionship, meal preparation, daily housekeeping, etc.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
05-2025

Certification

  • Swine Management
  • Pork Quality Assurance

References

Dr. Meredith Johns - Owner of Midland Prairie Veterinary Services

Phone: 515- 228-3545 

Email: Drjohns@midlandprairievet.com

Caroline Downey - Meats Judging Coach

Phone: 309-238-3009

Email: Cdowney@Iastate.edu

Tiffany Bradley - Home Instead Staff Coordinator
Phone: 815-353-7558
Email: TiffanyB@clearcaremail.com

Timeline

Medical Pet Sitter

Self Employed
12.2024 - Current

Veterinary Nurse

Midland Prairie Veterinary Services
08.2024 - Current

Breed to Wean Intern

Iowa Select Farms
06.2024 - 08.2024

In Home Care Aide

Home Instead
07.2023 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

Iowa State University
Sarah Fritz