megan elcombe

* Managed herd of 20 SIU research Mares, providing daily care, monitoring, and movement across the farm * Performed manure extraction, rectal palpation, and ultrasound examinations of the reproductive tract * Administered hormones, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, and other drugs both intramuscularly and intravenously * Treated health conditions such as thrush, laminitis, hoof cracks, and general wound care * Assisted in procedures such as follicular ablation and follicular biopsy * Performed tasks from pre-procedure preparation of mares, ultrasound probe, procedure materials, and drugs to post-procedure cleanup of mares, procedure materials, and sanitation of procedure room

* Assist with canine, feline, and lagomorph care, including proper restraint and handling of animals * Processing and preparation of deceased patients * Maintenance of accurate client and patient records * Set up and break down for surgical and dental procedures * Assist with urgent, critical, and emergent care * Preparation of vaccinations and medications * Collection of biological samples and processing of both in house and outsourced lab work including * Inpatient treatment of animals including pre and post-operative care, catheter placement, fluid therapy, and routine medication administration

* Assisted with primarily equine care, but farm animals as well (sheep, goats, cattle) * Assisted with health, lameness, dental, and reproductive examinations and assessments * Assisted in veterinary procedures, including proper restraint and handling of horses, pre-and post-operative care, and general wound care * Maintained accurate client and patient records * Preparation of vaccinations, sedation, and other medications * Assisted with radiography and ultrasonography * Fed, watered, groomed, and cleaned hospitalized patients * Duties performed in both clinic and farm call environments

* Lunged, jogged horses for lameness examinations and assessments * Assisted with dental examinations and dental care * Assisted in veterinary procedures, including proper restraint and handling of horses, pre-and post-operative care, and general wound care * Maintained accurate client and patient records * Assisted with radiography, ultrasonography, physical therapy, chiropractic therapy, and acupuncture therapy * Fed, watered, groomed, and cleaned hospitalized patients * Duties were performed in both clinic and farm call environments

* Assisted the Program Director with semester courses including management of online resources, classroom instruction, and grading * Proctored and/or assisted in the development of classroom activities, face to face and online * Assisted with program assessment activities and certification/accreditation report * Communicated professionally and in a timely manner with health care executives, faculty, and/or administrators as instructed regarding program activities and/or research initiatives * Develop and disseminate marketing materials for undergraduate and graduate programs as instructed by Program Director * Assist with research initiatives within the HCM program as instructed by the Program Director.

Rescued injured and unhealthy wildlife from unsafe environments through safe methods of catching and trapping. - Performed rehabilitation techniques and procedures such as physical therapy, safe environments that mimic the wild environments the animals are from, and feeding diets similar to what the specific animals would consume in the wild. - Consistently monitored animal health through records fluid and food intake, status of enclosures at all times, weight gain and loss, as well as changes in behavior. - Maintained upkeep and extreme cleanliness of laundry, dishes, animal enclosures, equipment, and facilities at all times.

* Established a priority to greet guests and their animals, creating a welcoming environment where everyone can feel comfortable. * Maintained upkeep and cleanliness of all contact surfaces and organization of merchandise and displays. * Focused on and addressed specific needs of individual consumers to ensure the most convenient and simple experience possible for them. * Handled intake and outtake of transactions (sales, returns, exchanges, etc

Activities and Societies: The Gay-Straight Alliance, Chamber Singers

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with a Minor in Equine Science and a Concentration in Pre-Veterinary Medicine Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Theta, Veterinary Science Club