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Pre-Veterinary Medical Association
OSU Pre-Veterinary Medical Association
Are you looking for help getting experience to prepare for your career?
If you're looking for some help or guidance trying to figure out how to prepare for vet school or any animal related career, this page may be for you! The executive board members of this club have been kind enough to share their experiences in animal-related fields along with their contact information to help our members have a resource for guidance. Below are some of the experiences they have accumulated through their college careers thus far. Their emails and sites of experience are provided as well if you would like to talk with them about how they came across these opportunities, how it was helpful to them, and how you can get involved! Our executive board members are more than happy to help, so feel free to email them at their listed emails below if you have any questions!
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EXECUTIVE BOARD EXPERIENCES
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
Student Dairy Assistant
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Emilie
Brunka
Veterinary Assistant​​
Location: Custis Veterinary Hospital
Lebanon, Ohio
Type of Experience: Companion
I supported veterinarians and technicians in providing care for dogs, cats, and other companion animals. I regularly handled and restrained patients during exams and treatments, prepared exam and surgical areas, and assisted with routine diagnostics. I also cared for hospitalized animals by feeding, watering, walking, and monitoring them throughout their stay. In addition, I kept medical records up to date, maintained clinic cleanliness, and ensured supplies were stocked.
Intern
Location: OSU Farm Animal Hospital
Type of Experience: Large Animal
While shadowing veterinarians at the Ohio State Farm Animal Hospital, I observed the diagnosis, treatment, and management of livestock patients, including cattle, goats, sheep, and horses. I gained exposure to a variety of cases ranging from routine exams and preventive care to complex medical and surgical procedures.
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
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Location: Best Friends Veterinary Hospital
Type of Experience: Companion
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Intern
Location: Harrison Farm
Type of Experience: Farm Animal​​​​
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Brinda
Raghavan
Aidan
Albers
Year: Junior
Major: Animal Sciences
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Questions?
Email: albers.193@osu.edu
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Kennel Technician/Veterinary Assistant
Location: Kyle Veterinary Hospital, Brecon, OH
Type of Experience: Companion
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I provide companion animals at the hospital with adequate care and make sure to fulfill their nutritional and medicinal needs. I work cohesively with a team of vets and vet techs to ensure hospital shifts run smoothly and effectively. I ensure that kennels, crates, bowls, and laundry are thoroughly cleaned and taken care of. I have also been able to perform blood draws, give vaccinations, and restrain patients for our vets at the facility.
Exotic Animal Welfare and Behavior Study Abroad
VETERINARY ASSISSTANT
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Lilly
Marsh
Year: Junior
Major: Animal Sciences
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Questions?
Email: marsh.2407@osu.edu
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Nicholas
Fung
Year: Senior
Major: Animal Sciences
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Questions?
Email: fung.94@osu.edu
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Surgical Assistant & Veterinary Assistant
Location: Elemental Veterinary Center, Columbus, OH
Type of Experience: Companion
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Assist doctor with surgery procedures, prepare patients and all necessary instruments and equipment for surgery, accurately prepare anesthetic according to pet's weight and needs under the direction of the veterinarian, keep log of all surgeries performed, assist in taking and developing x-rays, clean up monitor pet throughout recovery, clean up animals following surgery, give injection of antibiotics and trim nails, and communicate with and educate owners as instructed.
Research Assistant
Location: CEMAS, OSU
Type of Experience: Research
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Assist in the project of electron microscopy study of the microstructure of mutated eggshells. Prepare the specimen to be used for the Scanning Electron Microscope and Electron Backscatter Diffraction.
Middle Road Animal Clinic Veterinary Assistant
VETERINARY ASSISSTANT
Veterinary Assistant
Location: Animal Hospital of Hasbrouck Heights, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
Type of Experience: Companion
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Sydney
Ponti
EQUINE MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP
Isabel
Gonzalez
Isabel
Gonzalez
Year: Sophomore
Major: Animal Science
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Questions?
Email: gonzalez.1061@osu.edu
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Exotic Animal Welfare and Behavior Study Abroad
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Elaina
Purk
EQUINE MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP
Daniela
Coutinho
Year: Junior
Major: Animal Sciences (Biosciences Specialization)
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Questions?
Email: Coutinho.24@osu.edu
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Veterinary Assistant
Location: Riverside DR Animal Care Center, Dublin, Ohio
Type of Experience: Companion​
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Check in and provide post-operative care for surgery patients and boarding pets, measure and record vital signs, administer subcutaneous injections, maintain cleanliness of treatment area, provide assistance during radiographs, ultrasounds, and blood/urine collection.
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Courtney
Taylor
Year: Senior
Major: Zoology
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Questions?
Email: taylor.4172@osu.edu
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Veterinary Assistant
Location: Town and Country Animal Clinic, Columbus, Ohio
Type of Experience: Companion
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Addison
Obringer
Year: Sophomore
Major: Sophomore
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Questions?
Email: obringer.48@osu.edu
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