Syera Ballmes

Syera Ballmes

Veterinary Technician

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Emergency Medicine Veterinarian

  • Education

    • University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine

      2020 - 2024
      Doctor's Degree Veterinary Medicine

      Activities and Societies: Operation Catnip: Provide physical exams, intubation/extubating, pain/inflammatory SC and IM injections, assist with surgeries of feral cats VBMA: Member, participate in meetings and completing business certificate Clinical Skills Teaching Assistant: Taught 1st and 2nd year veterinary students about multiple skills Class of 2027 Interviewer: Interviewed candidates for the incoming class of 2027. Exemplified leadership, veterinary topics of controversy, and teamwork National Veterinary Association Student Representative: Present opportunities and communicate information from company to student body and present feedback to company from students/facultyBanfield Student Ambassador: Communicate with the student body about upcoming events/opportunities and update company on events/concerns happening within the student bodyUniversity of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine Student Ambassador: Participate in welcoming incoming students, student tours… Show more National Veterinary Association Student Representative: Present opportunities and communicate information from company to student body and present feedback to company from students/facultyBanfield Student Ambassador: Communicate with the student body about upcoming events/opportunities and update company on events/concerns happening within the student bodyUniversity of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine Student Ambassador: Participate in welcoming incoming students, student tours, panels, professional improvement meetings, and be the face of the collegeDystocia Team: On call to come into UFCVM to assist and shadow dystocia cases Colic Team: On call to come into UFCVM to assist and shadow in colic casesUFCVM Dog Walking Program: Go to elderly communities to walk dogsPathway and Thrive Student Ambassador: Communicate opportunities to all student bodiesSAVMA Wellness Chair: Promote mental health awareness, provide opportunities for staff and students outlets to release stress Show less

    • University of Florida

      2016 - 2020
      Bachelor of Science - BS Animal Sciences

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Epsilon Delta: Pre- Health Honor Society: - Director of the Volleyball Division -Director of SPORTS Division Shadowing: Dr. Natalie Lamnack | Large Animal/ Equine Specialist Veterinarian Clinical Volunteering: UF Small Animal Hospital: ICU/ER, Anesthesia, Internal medicine, Progressive Care Ward, Oncology, Zoo Med Research: Paint Horse Equine Research, Ruminant Nutrition, UFCVM Clinical Trials Research Black Student Union Minority Pre-Vet Society Minor in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences

    • University of Florida

      2020 - 2024
      Doctor's Degree Veterinary Medicine
  • Experience

    • ARCHER ANIMAL HOSPITAL, LLC

      Jun 2019 - Jan 2021
      Veterinary Technician
    • Banfield Pet Hospital

      Jul 2021 - Jul 2021
      Extern

       Two-week Banfield externship learning about cases, treatments, and different diagnosis

    • VCA Old Marple Animal Hospital

      Jul 2024 - now
      Emergency Medicine Veterinarian
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Animal Technical Awareness Training

      UFCVM
      Oct 2021
    • Fear Free Certificate

      UFCVM
      Aug 2021
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Syera Ballmes
      UFCVM Scholarship UFCVM Aug 2022
    • Awarded to Syera Ballmes
      Chi Institute Scholarship Chi Institute Dec 2021 Scholarship to practice western medicine on small Animas including Acupuncture, herbal medicine and other traditional therapies
    • Awarded to Syera Ballmes
      SAVMA Scholarship SAVMA UFCVM May 2021
    • Awarded to Syera Ballmes
      IDC Equity in Vet Med Grant - Mar 2021
    • Awarded to Syera Ballmes
      ZOETIS Scholarship ZOETIS Mar 2021
    • Awarded to Syera Ballmes
      University of Florida, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Dean's List UF CALS May 2019
    • Awarded to Syera Ballmes
      Alpha Epsilon Delta Scholarship Alpha Epsilon Delta Apr 2018
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by UFCVM Integrative Medicine on Jan 2021
      UFCVM Integrative MedicineAssociated with Syera Ballmes
    • Volunteer

      Issued by PAWSS on Aug 2020
      PAWSSAssociated with Syera Ballmes
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Project Heal on Aug 2021
      Project HealAssociated with Syera Ballmes