Heather Clawson

Experience

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  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.

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  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

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  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