Jennafer L. Gould
abje17@r.postjobfree.com
Work Experience:
February 2009 - Current
Blackstrap Hills Veterinary Clinic - FT Equine Veterinary Technician
Cumberland Center, Maine
Head Tech, Responsible for daily treatments of inpatients and ambulatory patients; including
but not limited to intramuscular & intravenous injections, surgery prep & assistance, wound
care, bandaging/wrapping, oral medications, blood draws and catheter placement, lab work,
fecal exams, artificial insemination, stallion collection, foaling, shock wave therapy treatment,
soundness/lameness exams, physical exams, digital x-rays & ultrasound diagnostics as well as
assisting veterinarians in their daily procedures both in clinic and ambulatory.
Responsible for client relations, marketing, scheduling & accounts receivable/payable
Trained to DVM Manager Veterinary Program
October 2006 - Current
Self – PT Professional/Certified Small Animal Groomer
Windham, Maine
Providing professional grooming services for Show & Companion animals
Responsible for marketing, scheduling & accounts receivable/payable
January 2004 – 2009
Hearts & Horses Equestrian Center - FT Riding Instructor & Horse Trainer
Buxton, Maine
Instructed lessons for both disabled and able-bodied riders
Responsible for selecting and training lesson horses
Assisted with horse sales
Worked closely with students, parents and volunteers – conducting trainings & scheduling
Aided in all breeding matters including mare & foal care
December 2002 – 2005
Equine Veterinary Services – PT Internship (as needed)
Cumberland, Maine
Assisted veterinarian with daily procedures including dental care, vaccinations, lameness
exams, physical exams, de-worming, mare & foal care, acupuncture & x-rays
Responsible for client billing & filing
April 2002 - November 2003
Pineland Farms Equestrian Center – FT Barn Manager & Instructor
Gray, Maine
Responsible for all barn management including but not limited to feed & nutrition of sale
horses & breeding stock, facilitated turnout & training schedule, supervised stable
employees
Provided equestrian lessons to over 20 students per week
Liaison responsible for communication between the Pineland Farms Instructors and a
Therapeutic Riding tenant (Riding To The Top)
Worked daily with the farm’s Veterinarian, Farrier and Dentist
Assisted in Dutch Warmblood breeding program; Groom, feeding, handling, foal care &
sales
Assisted in the selection and training of school horses
June 1996 - May 2002
Riding To The Top Therapeutic Riding Center – Volunteer & Intern
Windham, Maine
Job shadowed the Barn Manager & Head Instructor – assisting them all aspects of day to
day activities including scheduling ongoing equine necessities of farrier, veterinarian
care, nutrition, facilities maintenance and repair, and equipment procurement
Assisted with the exercising of school horses
Participate in all volunteer programming activity including strategic planning,
fundraising and lessons
Managed Database: Microsoft office- word, excel
Became Barn Manager & Full time Instructor
Education & Points of Interest
Currently enrolled in Breyer State University Bachelor of Science in Equine Studies
Program Online
Graduate of A+ Pet Grooming Academy - October 2007
Internship with Dr. Tom Judd DVM & Riding To The Top Therapeutic Riding Center
North American Riding For The Handicap Certified Instructor
Continuing Education Workshops, Seminars & Clinics
High School Graduate with High Honors
Member of the Australian Shepherd Club of America
American Kennel Club
Australian Shepherd Rescue
ASPCA/ Animal Rescue
Breeding, Training, & Trialing my Australian Shepherds
Training & Showing my personal dressage horses
References Available Upon Request