Allison Shea (Schwarz)

Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

Present

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals

Veterinary/Medical Informatics Technician

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

I read and evaluate orthopedic research articles and input information from the articles into an online database accessible by medical professionals worldwide and assess the welfare, repeatability, and clinical relevance of each article.

Veterinary Technician Intern

Feeding Hills Animal Hospital · Feeding Hills, MA

I restrain cats and dogs during procedures and exams, prepare vaccinations, treatments and prescriptions, and inform clients of treatment plans and prognoses of their pets.

Equine Contraceptive Research Assistant

University of Massachusetts Amherst · Amherst, MA

I draw and prepare blood samples for over 15 research mares, maintain records for all procedures performed on each mare in the research program, and analyze progesterone data for all of the mares.

Student Animal Management Assistant

University of Massachusetts Amherst · Amherst, MA

I handled Boer goats, Dorset sheep, and Holstein dairy calves, gave subcutaneous injections and vaccinations to animals of all ages, and examined animal health and behavior to make proper management decisions for the UMass Hadley Farm.

Classroom Access Assistant

University of Massachusetts Amherst Disability Services · Amherst, MA

I attend every academic class and take detailed notes during lecture, organize notes and lecture material into a clear and concise format and reinforce lecture material one-on-one with a student with visual impairments.

Animal Care Intern

Zoo In Forest Park · Springfield, MA

I formulated diets for reptiles, poultry, and small mammals, developed and installed animal enrichment activities in enclosures, and educated guests about the animals on exhibit and their care.