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Jessica Schwitzer

Leamington ,Cambridge

Summary

Dedicated veterinary science student with hands-on experience in animal husbandry, clinical assistance, and farm management across both dairy and equine operations. Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team in high-pressure, practical environments. Passionate about gaining further clinical exposure through placements, and committed to advancing animal health and welfare.

Overview

2023
2023
years of professional experience

Work History

2IC Sheep Dairy Manager

Spring sheep milk and Co and Marvic Family Trust
Matangi , Cambridge
06.2020 - 12.2022
  • Still causally work on farm doing foot trimming.
  • Milked 900+ dairy ewes.
  • Lambing Assistant.
  • Managed staff.
  • Pasture management.
  • Animal husbandry.

Tractor Operator

Schwitzer Contracting
Cambridge
  • Work in the summer for the family business since 2019.
  • Operating the mower, rake, and bale wrapper.

Causal Worker for Yearling Prep 23/24 & 24/25

Windsor Park Stud
Leamington , Cambridge
  • Walking mares and foals for crush work (scanning of mares).
  • Handling yearlings and prepping them for sales.
  • Animal husbandry- daily health checks when feeding out.

Causal Milker and Calf Rearer

Philip and Susan Ingram
Palmerston North
  • I did vet placements on the farm for four weeks and have continued working since January 2024 while at University.
  • Causal milker.
  • Calf rearing.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cambridge High School
Cambridge, NZ
12-2019

Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Science

Massey University
Palmerston North, NZ

Skills

  • Leadership and team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Passion for further development and learning
  • Motivated
  • Integrity
  • Animal husbandry
  • Time management
  • Problem solving

Affiliations

  • Public relations team member of the Massey Desexing Clinic
  • I like to play netball and tennis
  • Go on Hikes with the Massey University Alpine Club

Timeline

2IC Sheep Dairy Manager

Spring sheep milk and Co and Marvic Family Trust
06.2020 - 12.2022

Tractor Operator

Schwitzer Contracting

Causal Worker for Yearling Prep 23/24 & 24/25

Windsor Park Stud

Causal Milker and Calf Rearer

Philip and Susan Ingram

High School Diploma -

Cambridge High School

Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Science

Massey University
Jessica Schwitzer