Savannah Heath
Menomonie,WI
Summary
Motivated fourth-year veterinary student on the cusp of graduating and beginning my first position as a mixed animal veterinarian in Dunn County, Wisconsin. Passionate about rural medicine and maintaining the health and well-being of our food animal herds, as well as our equine and small animal patients. Empathetic professional, relating to owners and producers and listening closely to concerns to determine best care protocol for individual and herd level health.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Hoof and Paw Veterinary Clinic
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted a team of six small and large animal veterinarians and gained an understanding of the operations of a mixed animal clinic
- Assisted in surgical procedures in both small and large animals, such as spays/neuters, dehorning calves, displaced abomasum surgeries, laceration repairs, and orthopedic procedures
- Assisted veterinary technicians with labwork and routine appointments, as well as keeping the clinic clean, stocked, and organized.
Technician Assistant
Oakwood Hills Animal Hospital
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Assisted a team of small animal veterinarians in routine primary care appointments as well as after-hour urgent care/emergency services
- Gained more experience with clinical skills such as performing blood draws, running bloodwork, urinalysis and fecal samples, and examining cytology slides
- Maintained high standards of care for hospitalized and boarding animals
- Experienced veterinarian-client interactions in appointments and maintained excellent client interactions during COVID via curbside phone call services.
Herdsman Intern
Mann Valley Farm
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Performed research regarding calf welfare and growth in various housing situations by studying feed intake, measuring their heights and weights, and drawing blood samples
- Learned how to adequately care for many different farm animal species, including dairy and beef cattle, sheep, swine, and chickens
- Milked a herd of 80 dairy cattle.
Dog Supervisor
K9 Playtime Dog Daycare and Boarding
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Managed administrative aspects of a doggy daycare such as answering phones, making boarding and daycare reservations, and dealing with monetary transactions
- Emphasized the dogs’ health and happiness by making sure their environment was safe and clean, as well as making sure they were receiving the proper nutrition and enrichment requirements.
Education
DVM Candidate - Mixed Animal Track
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine
Madison, WI05.2024
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, Equine Emphasis -
University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF)
River Falls, WI12.2019
Skills
- Continuous improvement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Compassionate communication
- Professional demeanor
- Analytical thinking
- Prioritize animal safety and welfare
- Large and small animal surgical procedures and support
- Large and small animal vaccination and preventive care
- Detailed medical record-keeping
Relevant DVM Coursework
- Dairy Calf Lung Ultrasound Scoring Training, 03/2024
- Small Ruminant Surgery and Medicine, 03/2024
- Food Animal Surgery, 03/2024
- Food Animal Ambulatory, 12/2023 and 1/2024
- Equine Dentistry Elective, 11/2023
- VBMA Business Certificate, 03/2021
Certification
- APHIS Category Two Accreditation - Pending (5/2024)
- Wisconsin Veterinary License - Pending (5/2024)
- Wisconsin DATCP Tuberculosis Training - Pending (4/2024)
Extracurricular Activities
- AABP Member, 09/2020-Current
- AAEP Member, 09/2020-Current
- Theriogenology Club: Treasurer, 05/2022-05/2023
- SAVMA: Recording Secretary, 04/2021-05/2023
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Hoof and Paw Veterinary Clinic
05.2022 - 08.2022
Technician Assistant
Oakwood Hills Animal Hospital
12.2019 - 08.2020
Herdsman Intern
Mann Valley Farm
03.2019 - 11.2019
Dog Supervisor
K9 Playtime Dog Daycare and Boarding
01.2017 - 04.2018
DVM Candidate - Mixed Animal Track
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, Equine Emphasis -
University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF)
- APHIS Category Two Accreditation - Pending (5/2024)
- Wisconsin Veterinary License - Pending (5/2024)
- Wisconsin DATCP Tuberculosis Training - Pending (4/2024)
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