1. Jordan Hawkins
10853 Standing Stone Rd, Huntingdon Pa, 16652
Jhawkins18@huntsd.org (814)599-3503
OBJECTIVE Seeking to secure summer employment working with animals to gain
experience towards my career goal of being a veterinarian.
EDUCATION Huntingdon Area High school, Huntingdon, PA, graduation June/2018
Cumulative GPA of 4.3
RELATED
EXPERIENCE Volunteer at Metzger Animal Hospital every Saturday (State
College, PA) ongoing
● observed various surgeries and unique procedures that are
not offered at other veterinary clinics. This included but is
not limited to a rehabilitation center with an underwater
treadmill, ct scans, pathology and ultrasounds.
● Witnessed euthanasia and emergency treatment
● Critical Thinking, Problem solving, Communication,
Organization
Job shadowed Dr. Weichert’s Dairyside Veterinary Large Animal
Practice on various dates beginning September 24th, 2016 through
present (Martinsburg, PA).
● Injected oxysporum into a cow after a calving
● Experienced the economical aspect of farming communities
● Protruded my arm into the cow’s rectum shoulder deep to
detect whether the cow was pregnant
● Injected a shot into a goat’s muscle to help with paralysis
due to a worm
● Dependability, Precise, Learns quickly, efficiency
Volunteer at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center every Tuesday and
Thursday over the summer of 2016 (Petersburg, PA)
● Trained various birds of prey ranging from a kestrel to a
bald eagle
● Cared and handled for the reptiles and amphibians
● Learned the components of herpetology
● Experienced the veterinary medicine aspect of rehabilitated
organisms
● Hardworking, responsibility, determination, motivation
Veterinary Science camp for two weeks starting on July 24th, 2016
(Poultney, Vermont)
● Dissected and followed a specific laboratory procedure for
a cow’s eye and sheep heart
● Inquired knowledge into the cardiovascular systems of
small and large animals
● Take instructions, record data, analyze, interpret
2. Job shadowed at Doctor Carlson’s Allegheny Veterinary
Hospital on various dates on beginning on August 1st, 2016 ,
through present. ( Mount Union , PA ).
● Organized and became familiar with the medical inventory
● Removed porcupine quills from a dog’s mouth
● Observed various spay and neuter procedures
● Witnessed euthanasia and the pet owner’s financial
problems
● Became familiar with the tasks of the office manager and
veterinary technicians
● Observed biennial tumors removed with a laser
● Helpful, trustworthy, organize, learn quickly
ADDITIONAL
EXPERIENCE Child care, Huntingdon, PA once a week over the summer
● Cared for a child of one year and a child of 4 years
● Responsibility, dependability, loyal, trustworthy,
independent
Rotary Youth Leadership. Juniata College, PA
● Designed and cooperated with a group to complete a
service project
● Leadership, communication, hard working
SKILLS
● Competent in microsoft excel, powerpoint, word, and web design
● Exceptional leadership developed through intern experience
● Flexible team player who can work in a fast-paced team
environment
● Interpersonal in relationship building skills
ACTIVITIES
● Soccer
● Track
● Cross country
● Basketball
● Student Council
● National Honor Society
● Keyclub
● Envirothon
