Heather Clawson

Heather Clawson

Underwriting Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Herd Health Manager and Veterinary Assistant

  • Education

    • Grossmont College

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      Associate of Science - AS University Studies - Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Computer Science
    • University of California, Davis

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      Animal Sciences
  • Experience

    • CID Insurance Services

      Mar 2012 - Jul 2014
      Underwriting Assistant

      Managed over 2,000 insurance policies for the worker's compensation department and helped to maintain client records for all policies held by the company. Performed various clerical duties, including organizing filing systems, data entry, and managing multiple phone lines.

    • Derwydd Alpacas

      Nov 2014 - Dec 2017
      Herd Health Manager

      Responsible for herd management and herd health. Provided preventative, supportive, and medical care for all animals. Conducted breeding, pregnancy checks via ultrasound or blood test, monitored reproductive health, and pre- and post-parturition care for dam and cria. Additionally, responsible for medical care and family cats (15) and dogs (2), including treating skin abrasions, abscesses, and subcutaneous mycobacterial infections, administering injectable and oral medications, treating ear infections, and expressing impacted anal glands. Show less

    • ANDTI Veterinary Services

      Dec 2014 - Dec 2016
      Veterinary Assistant/Intern

      Completed a Camelid Medicine and Management Internship under a DVM where I assisted with dental procedures, speculum examinations, uterine flushes, and castrations, including performing anesthetic monitoring and post-procedure care. Assisted with and performed microchipping, ultrasound, venipuncture, aural and optic care, and wound care (including debriding and dressing).Additionally, assisted with a Catch and Release Program for Feral Cats, where I learned safe handling techniques for feral cats, assisted with sterilization surgeries, including preparation, anesthetic monitoring, and observing surgical procedures. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Animal Care and Use 101

      University of California, Davis
      Jan 2017
    • Bovine Artificial Insemination and Reproductive Management

      Genex
      Mar 2017
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Participant

      Issued by Hands on Camels on May 2018
      Hands on CamelsAssociated with Heather Clawson
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Calpaca, Inc. on Mar 2015
      Calpaca, Inc.Associated with Heather Clawson
    • Team Member

      Issued by Nunoa Project Peru on Nov 2017
      Nunoa Project PeruAssociated with Heather Clawson