Tania Veenstra
Hamilton,ON
Summary
An energetic, responsible, mature individual with extensive experience managing and caring for horses and farm animals.
Knowledgeable Veterinary Assistant with solid foundation in horse care and clinical assistance. Supported veterinary procedures and maintained high standards of patient care. Demonstrated expertise in horse handling.
Excellent foundation in farm animal husbandry based on my experience running a mixed farm.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
McKee Pownall Equine Services
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Prepared the ambulatory truck for daily on-farm appointments where I held and restrained horsed for veterinary procedures using the principles of Fear Free
- Set up x-ray and ultrasound equipment, positioned the horse and x-ray plate, surgically scrubbed joints for joint injections and on-farm surgeries
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, restocked veterinary trucks for ambulatory service
- Drew blood IV for blood testing and prepared it for laboratory testing
- Lunged and jogged horses for lameness examinations
Barn Worker
Long Run Thoroughbred Retirement Society
03.2020 - 11.2022
- Enhanced barn cleanliness with thorough stall cleaning, daily maintenance and sanitation procedures
- Administered medications, aided in wound care, and daily leg bandaging on horses who were on stall rest
- Contributed to animal welfare by monitoring for signs of distress and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Hand-walked horses in the rehab program, rode the horses in preparation for their new jobs
- Drove tractor using various wagons, mowers for various on farm tasks
Riding Instructor
Foxcroft Equestrian Center
01.2019 - 02.2020
- English riding instructor for Equine Canada Level 1-3 students
- Responsible for the safety and instruction of students and the well -being of the school horses during lessons
Veterinary Assistant (LOA Position)
Troy Veterinary Services
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Assist equine veterinarian on daily farm calls
- Responsible for organizing, restocking and loading the work truck with equipment and medication relevant to the daily schedule
- Assist the veterinarian by holding horses for exams, drawing needles, preparation and set up of ultra sound, x-ray and laser equipment
- Ability remain calm and manage nervous horses in veterinary related situations
Farm Manager/ Owner
Boar & Chick Veenstra Family Farm
10.2010 - 06.2019
- Farm manager of our small family farm business
- Day to day care and management of 5 horses, 25-75 pigs, 20 sheep and lambs, 100 laying hens
- Daily tasks include: feeding, watering, mucking stalls, turning out horses, collecting and washing eggs; assist with birthing of piglets and lambs,
- Managed a successful registered Berkshire pig breeding herd
- Successfully negotiated contracts with buyers to secure favourable terms for the sale of farm products.
- Improved animal health through regular monitoring, vaccinations, and timely veterinary consultations.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster
Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA10-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education
Redeemer University College
Ancaster, ON05-2001
GED -
Hamilton District Christian High School
Ancaster, ON06-1998
Skills
- Management and care of horses
- Highly organized
- Self-motivated
- Practical knowledge of farm animal husbandry
- Client communication
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Patient restraint
- Medication administration
- Animal safety
- Diagnostic imaging
- Animal grooming
- Animal nutrition
- Animal behaviour
- Laboratory procedures
Accomplishments
Starline Equine Body Work Equine Kinesiology Taping Courses. ( July 2023)
1.Kinda Stuck Up: The Horse Owner's Taping Course
2. Stuck Up: Equine Kinesiology Taping Course
Languages
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Ontario Equestrian - Member since 2010
- Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians -Member since 2024
Certification
Fear Free Veterinary Certification Program: Equine
September 8, 2024
St John's First Aid and CPR
October 2023
Interests
Horseback riding
Hiking
Camping
Reading
Gardening
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
McKee Pownall Equine Services
01.2023 - 03.2025
Barn Worker
Long Run Thoroughbred Retirement Society
03.2020 - 11.2022
Veterinary Assistant (LOA Position)
Troy Veterinary Services
07.2019 - 10.2019
Riding Instructor
Foxcroft Equestrian Center
01.2019 - 02.2020
Farm Manager/ Owner
Boar & Chick Veenstra Family Farm
10.2010 - 06.2019
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education
Redeemer University College
GED -
Hamilton District Christian High School
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