Stacy Rockwell
Fort Collins
Summary
Dedicated equestrian with over 40 years of experience seeking a position that aligns with a deep passion for horses. Expertise in utilizing underwater treadmills and various rehabilitation modalities to enhance equine health and performance. Proven ability to provide exceptional horse care, ensuring the well-being and recovery of each animal. Committed to leveraging extensive knowledge and skills to contribute positively to a dedicated team in the equine industry.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Rehab Assistant
Equine Performance Specialists
08.2022 - Current
- Documented each patient case with updates
- Assisted Veterinarian with patient examinations and procedures
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to Veterinarian
- Checked supplies, assisting with ordering and restocking
- Assisted with Laser, K-tape, ice-vibe, shockwave and underwater treadmill therapies
- Daily care and feeding of horses and basic farm maintenance
Assistant Barn Manager
Pferdehof
03.2017 - 08.2018
- Daily care and feeding of 14 competitive show horses
- Preserved property by mowing, plowing and moving hay to proper storage locations.
- Monitored overall health and well-being of horses, paying attention to signs of concern.
- Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
Research Associate
Front Range Labs
02.2007 - 10.2007
- Plan, perform and analyze a large variety of pharmaceuticals by HPLC
- Method development and writing of procedures
- Prepare reagents and chemical solutions as needed
- Maintain laboratory notebooks, glassware and equipment
- Analytical Sciences
Research Associate
Amgen
06.2006 - 12.2006
- Plan, perform and analyze a variety of HPLC experiments
- Maintain laboratory notebooks, computer files and LIMS data entry
- Prepare reagents and chemical solutions as needed
- Assist in maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies
- Product Development/Analytical Sciences
Veterinary Technician
Thomas Vet Service/Elder Pet Care
08.2005 - 05.2006
- Assisting Veterinarian with daily appointments, surgeries and procedures
- Assisting on house calls and care of in house patients
- Answering phones, data entry and billing
Laboratory Assistant
Colorado State University
07.2002 - 05.2003
- Preparation of samples for Mycobacterium bovis PCR analysis
- PCR and confirmatory agarose gels
- Assisted in developing an ELISA for Streptococcus equi study
- Preparation of samples for Chronic Wasting Disease testing
- Data entry and processing of reports
- Buffer preparation, autoclaving and laboratory maintenance
Supervisor, Science Technician I, Science Assistant, Flea Dissector
Heska Corporation
08.1998 - 07.2002
- Management, training and hiring of Research Support Unit employees
- Preparation, large scale production, and quality control of monoclonal antibodies
- Development of ELISA and Western assays
- Maintenance and record keeping of Tissue Culture Laboratory
- On call duties for laboratory equipment
- Implemented company wide access to records of water sanitization and testing of autoclaves
- Assisted in various research studies and vaccine trials as a Vet Tech
- Responsible for company wide media, chemical, and buffer preparation
- Maintain chemical stocks, inventory, Milli-Q and Di water systems
- Maintain laboratory notebook and equipment logs
- Responsible for company wide autoclaving of glassware and media
- Growing E. coli recombinant proteins for purification by the Biochemistry Research
- Running of SDS Page gels to confirm E. coli expression
- Revisions of a variety of SOP methods
- Feeding and preparation of fleas to be dissected
- Dissection of ordered flea tissues
- Maintain accurate records of flea tissue inventory
- Flea control studies – larval assays and data recording
Education
B.S - Biological Sciences
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO08.2005
Skills
- Highly adaptable, able to learn quickly
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient time management
- Strong leadership skills developed through management experience
- Knowledgeable in horse health and maintenance
Timeline
Lead Rehab Assistant
Equine Performance Specialists
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Barn Manager
Pferdehof
03.2017 - 08.2018
Research Associate
Front Range Labs
02.2007 - 10.2007
Research Associate
Amgen
06.2006 - 12.2006
Veterinary Technician
Thomas Vet Service/Elder Pet Care
08.2005 - 05.2006
Laboratory Assistant
Colorado State University
07.2002 - 05.2003
Supervisor, Science Technician I, Science Assistant, Flea Dissector
Heska Corporation
08.1998 - 07.2002
B.S - Biological Sciences
Colorado State University
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