Grace Szemraj
Foaling Attendant & Day Worker
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About
Determined animal science professional with over 1.5 years of fully completed doctoral-level veterinary curriculum. Cultivates a diverse background spanning equine reproductive management, research animal care, and high-volume clinic organization. Recognized as a reliable, communicative team member with a positive attitude, attentive client care, and the proven ability to manage complex workloads under tight time constraints.
Experience
Foaling Attendant & Day Worker at Vista Equine Colorado, LLC (2023-05 – 2023-08)
- Streamlined client communication for equine arrival/departure
- Conducted foal watch, evening facility care, and barn management
- Prepared medical equipment, scheduled client treatments
- Upheld sanitary environment, restocked, and organized treatment area
Student Laboratory Animal Care Technician at Lab Animal Resources - Colorado State University (2021-07 – 2022-05)
- Provide daily welfare checks
- Implemented care check sheets for multiple species
- Maintained sterilized and organizational equipment
- Administered medical treatments, reporting abnormalities
Student Intern at Vista Equine Colorado, LLC (2021-05 – 2021-08)
- Provided pre/post-reproductive procedure care to foals, mares, and stallions
- Administered daily IV, IM, and oral medication
- Assisted in reproductive procedures, shadowing and actively participating
- Maintained sanitary medical equipment
Event, Intake, and Foster Volunteer at All Aboard Animal Rescue (2018-08 – 2022-05)
- Assisted in animal intake from weekly transportation
- Maintained sanitary transport and adoption environments
- Provided assistance in information transfer between fosters and care facility
- Assisted in maintaining an organized work environment
- Partook in the creation of social media content
Summer Camp Counselor at Meadowbrook Stables (2018 – 2019)
- Assisted riders with in/out of ring care
- Conducted daily animal care, reporting abnormalities
- Partook in the training of new employees/volunteers
- Provided instructors with in-ring assistance
- Organized/created camper activities and education lesson
Riding Assistant & Stable Hand at Meadowbrook Stables (2017-08 – 2017-05)
- Assisted instructor with in/out of ring lessons
- Maintained organized paperwork for office use
- Provided students with assistance/support towards equine-based activities
- Educated students towards equine-based skills and safety knowledge
- Maintained clean organization/stable care
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) in Veterinary Medicine – Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine (2022-08 – 2026-05)
B.S. in Equine Science – Colorado State University (2022)
