Grace Szemraj

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.

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

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)