Hailey Clemons-Mueller is a veterinary student interested in mixed animal practice. She has extensive experience in animal research, health checks, sample collection, and assisting veterinarians. This includes work tutoring student athletes, as a swine research assistant, shadowing a veterinarian, and as a summer research intern. She is currently pursuing a DVM and PhD focusing on tick-borne disease research. Her career goal is to work in mixed animal practice utilizing her passion for animal health and research.

1. Hailey Clemons-Mueller
PERSONAL STATEMENT
As a veterinary student planning on going into the field of mixed animal practice, my
passion and interest is for animal health and continued research progression. Dedication and
flexibility are two characteristics that I can readily contribute to with reliability and readiness
to assist when needed.
EXPERIENCE
Student Athlete Tutor – Kansas State University Athletics 01/2015 – Present
Kansas State University – Manhattan, KS
 Tutor student athletes in basic and animal science courses
 Document student progress and areas of needed improvement in reports
 Attend compliance and tutor trainings
Student Swine Research Assistant – Rowland Laboratory 02/2014- 08/2015
Kansas State College ofVeterinary Medicine - Manhattan, KS
200 Pig Genetics Study with Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus
 Conduct daily health checks
 Restrain animals and collect blood samples
 Assist study veterinarian in administering treatments
 Assist in study endpoint euthanasia and necropsy
Shadowing Veterinary Student – Dr. Jennifer Roy 01/2014
South Shore Animal Hospital – Vassar, KS
 Observe and learn about laser therapy
 Assist with and learn about laser surgical incision methods
 Learn entrepreneurship principals and about starting up for a new veterinary practice
Summer Research Intern – Dr. Lisa Purtle 05/2013 – 08/2013
Merck Animal Health – DeSoto, KS
Vaccine Reversion Studies – 4 groups of 25 Holstein calves
 Collect nasal swab samples
 Assist in blood sample collection and processing
 Work with company veterinarian for treatments and health checks
 Carry out laboratory assays such as virus neutralization
Veterinary Assistant/ Kennel Technician – Dr. Alan Brownback 05/2006-08/2010
Lyndon Veterinary Clinic – Lyndon, KS
 Maintain animal care and cleanliness
 Administer treatments as directed
 Accompany and assist on house calls for large animals
 Monitor animals in intensive and post-operative care

2. EDUCATION
DVM – Interest in mixed animal practice 08/2014-Present
Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine – Manhattan, KS
PhD – Pathobiology 06/2014-Present
Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine – Manhattan, KS
 Research project: Assessment of the parasitism by Ornithodoros tick species on feral
and domestic livestock using salivary gland antigen to detect anti-tick antibodies
BS – Animal Sciences and Industry 08/2010- 05/2014
Kansas State University- Manhattan, KS
 Minors in Biology and Entrepreneurship
RELEVANT AWARDS
Kansas State Selected Delegate – AVMA legislative Fly-in March 2015
Little American Royal Horse Showmanship Spring 2012 Novice Champion
Kansas 4-H Key Award Fall 2011
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Student Chapter ofthe American Veterinary Medical Association (SCAVMA)
 2014-Present
Student Chapter ofthe Association ofShelter Veterinarians (SCASV)
 2014-Present
Student Chapter ofthe Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (SCVECCS)
 2014- Present
 ICU team member
Alpha Chi Omega Chapter Advisory Board - Gamma Zeta Chapter
 2014- Present
 Advisor for Membership Programming and New Member Education
Collegiate 4-H – Kansas State Chapter
 2010-2014
 County Club Days & Officer Training Chair
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Veterinary medicine has been my life-long passion and career choice so much of my
free time is related to the field. I enjoy volunteering for the Four Paws rescue as well as doing
canine obedience training. I also have interests in research,primarily in vaccine development
and immunology. In my free time, I enjoy running. My goal is to run a full marathon one day.
Another hobby of mine is shooting sports, especially trap shooting.
REFERENCES
References are available on request.