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, NZ12-2019
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Science
Massey University
Palmerston North, NZSkills
- 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
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