Krista Braun

Dvm Candidate, Class of 2026

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University

Present

Co President of the Tufts Student Chapter

American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)

Large Animal Technician

Tufts Hospital for Large Animals

• Responsible for medical treatments, management, and record keeping for hospitalized patients. • Conduct physical examinations, give PO, IM, SC, IV medications, hang and monitor IV fluids, run PCVs, total solids, blood glucose and lactate, and assess the overall health of patients.

Sports Medicine Student Technician

Tufts Hospital for Large Animals - Sports Medicine Service

Pricing Analyst Ii - Actuarial Services

FJA-US · Denver, CO

• Implemented client insurance product data and formulas from excel and VBA into FJA's software platform to produce a customized front-end interface that automates insurance plan premium calculations. • Wrote formulas that calculate insurance premiums and rates using OCL, XML and java. • Created and maintained test cases and automated regression test banks to catch and debug formula discrepancies. • Review resumes, conduct interviews and provide feedback on potential employees. • Founding member of the company's Engagement Committee. Planned and ran social and philanthropic events.

Thru-Hiker

Appalachian Trail · Georgia to Maine

• Completed a 2189.8 mile solo hike, without previous backpacking experience.

Veterinary Assistant

The Hope Advanced Veterinary Center · Rockville, MD

• Interpreted results from imaging tools, such as x-ray, MRI, CT scan and ultrasound, with the radiology veterinarian, Dr. Matthew Paek. • Observed canine and rabbit anesthesia and MRI, a canine splenectomy, and echo cardiogram.

Working Student

Destination Eventing · Dickerson, MD

• Ensured the well-being of over 35 show horses in all aspects of care: turnout, feeding, treating injuries. • Administered first aid, including wound care, giving medications and vaccinations, treating skin conditions, soaking and wrapping hooves and legs, and icing. • Assisted veterinarians and farriers during appointments. • Trained off-the-track horses for competitions and to be sold. • Managed general barn operations and maintenance.

Veterinary Assistant

Virginia Equine Imaging · The Plains, VA

• Prepared and assisted during equine procedures for lameness and pre-purchase exams, IRAP, PRP, shockwave therapy, mesotherapy, joint injections, body scans, and ultrasounds. • Interpreted results from imaging tools such as MRI, x-ray, nuclear scintigraphy, and ultrasound. • Learned how to analyze information from physical evaluation and imaging tools to determine origin of lameness, and create a treatment plan. • Managed head veterinarian Dr. Kent Allen’s personal farm and horses periodically.

Congressional Intern - the Office of Congressman Frank Lucas

U.S. House of Representatives · United States House of Representatives

• Gave tours of the Capitol, and interfaced with other congressmen. • Conducted research, and developed form letters and reports.

Congressional Intern - the Office of Congressman John Spratt

U.S. House of Representatives · United States House of Representatives

• Responded to constituent correspondence, and entered relevant data into the government data system. • Attended hearings and committee meetings, and wrote summaries of the proceedings.