Grace Wheeler
WVLDI Chapter Co-Founder at Women's Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Credentials
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FEMA Certified in Courses IS-10.A, IS-11.A, IS-100.C, IS-200.C, IS-700.B
FEMAJun, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Fear Free Certified Professional
Fear Free, LLCNov, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Narcan Trained for Opioid Overdose
Tapestry HealthFeb, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Belay Certified
Central Rock Gym -
CPR, AED, First Aid trained for adults, children, and infants
American Red Cross
Experience
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Women's Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative
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United States
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Veterinary Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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WVLDI Chapter Co-Founder
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Dec 2020 - Present
Helped co-found the new Women's Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative chapter at the University of Pennsylvania. Helped co-found the new Women's Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative chapter at the University of Pennsylvania.
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AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)
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United States
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Veterinary Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Alternate Student Liaison for CPAC
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Jun 2021 - Present
Alternate Student Liaison for the Clinical Practitioners Advisory Committee (CPAC) for the AVMA.
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SAVMA President
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Jun 2020 - Jun 2021
President of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine's Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association. This position meant that I was the President of the Veterinary School's Student Government.
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University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Radiology Assistant
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Jun 2021 - Present
Working as a veterinary assistant in the radiology department at Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania. Working as a veterinary assistant in the radiology department at Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Research Assistant
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May 2020 - Aug 2020
Conducted research on equine cardiology (specifically, atrial fibrillation and electrical conversions) with Dr. Virginia Reef. Specifically interested in whether an increased number of APCs after conversion could indicate more likely recurrence of atrial fibrillation in the future. Conducted research on equine cardiology (specifically, atrial fibrillation and electrical conversions) with Dr. Virginia Reef. Specifically interested in whether an increased number of APCs after conversion could indicate more likely recurrence of atrial fibrillation in the future.
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Atlanta Humane Society
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Relief Technician
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May 2019 - Aug 2019
Worked as a veterinary technician in the low cost spay and neuter clinic. Worked as a veterinary technician in the low cost spay and neuter clinic.
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VCA Animal Hospitals
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United States
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Veterinary Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Veterinary Assistant
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Jan 2019 - May 2019
Veterinary Assistant at the VCA Cat Hospital of Philadelphia Veterinary Assistant at the VCA Cat Hospital of Philadelphia
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Penn Vet Working Dog Center
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Behavior/Training Intern
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Aug 2018 - Nov 2018
Helped train Urban Search and Rescue (USAR), medical detection and law enforcement canines. Helped train Urban Search and Rescue (USAR), medical detection and law enforcement canines.
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Mount Holyoke College
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Biology Department Student Liaison
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Sep 2016 - May 2018
Advise other students about how to proceed with their biology major or minor, talk with current faculty about possible curriculum changes, and interview faculty candidates to give the department a student's perspective on incoming professors.
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Co-Chair, Mount Holyoke Outing Club
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Jan 2015 - May 2018
Several positions including Co-Chair of Mount Holyoke's largest student organization. Duties I have performed include taking inventory of more than 200 items of club owned gear, proposing and making purchases of new gear, educating the club on safety for all trips and members, as well as keeping track of gear condition and location at all times. I also led bi-weekly trips of more than 15 students, which included planning, making reservations, sending information to members, and being contact person while leading the trip. I was certified to drive school owned vehicles for the club. In addition, I led large bus trips to New York City and Boston for the Mount Holyoke Office of Student Life. Previous MHOC positions include Gear/Safety manager, and Social Business Chair.
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Mount Holyoke Equestrian Center Worker
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Aug 2014 - May 2018
Feed, water, check health of 64 horses, prepare and alarm Equestrian Center for the night twice per week. Drive school owned vehicles to clean paddocks regularly.
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Uncommon Grounds Coffee Bar Barista
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Sep 2015 - May 2017
Serve more than 40 students and faculty per shift, two shifts per week. Handle a cashbox with 300$+ as well as valuable coffee equipment.
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Mount Holyoke Medical Emergency Response Team Volunteer
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Sep 2014 - May 2017
On call for medical emergencies around campus for six hour shifts, nine shifts per semester. Third Ride on South Hadley Fire District 2 ambulance calls around the South Hadley area. Cumulative 250+ hours of volunteer service as a MERT member.
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Shelter Medicine Clinic Intern
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Jan 2018 - Feb 2018
Watch and help with daily medical procedures, as well as clinic chores and paperwork. This internship also included some time observing at Fulton County Animal Control. Watch and help with daily medical procedures, as well as clinic chores and paperwork. This internship also included some time observing at Fulton County Animal Control.
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Dekalb Animal Hospital
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United States
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Veterinary Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Veterinary Intern
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May 2014 - Jan 2018
Periodically observe, provide assistance to doctors and technicians, convey important instructions to pet owners, prepare medications, and do clinic chores. Periodically observe, provide assistance to doctors and technicians, convey important instructions to pet owners, prepare medications, and do clinic chores.
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The Seeing Eye
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United States
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Clinic Intern
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May 2017 - Jul 2017
Observed and assisted with medical procedures in the veterinary clinic during a 6.5 week internship, which allowed me to learn a great deal about working dogs. I also managed paperwork and invoices for the clinic. I recieved a nomination for 2017 Volunteer of the Year. Observed and assisted with medical procedures in the veterinary clinic during a 6.5 week internship, which allowed me to learn a great deal about working dogs. I also managed paperwork and invoices for the clinic. I recieved a nomination for 2017 Volunteer of the Year.
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Co-founder of Seed Library
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Sep 2015 - Dec 2015
Meet with other volunteers to create a seed library for South Hadley's public library. Inventory and organize more than 85 seed varieties, and plan/attend informational sessions for the Pioneer Valley community. Meet with other volunteers to create a seed library for South Hadley's public library. Inventory and organize more than 85 seed varieties, and plan/attend informational sessions for the Pioneer Valley community.
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YMCA Camp Ocoee
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Counselor and Horse Wrangler
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
Handled 8 horses and 14 children throughout the summer as children learned to ride. Cared for horses, tacked up daily, organized riding classes. Handled 8 horses and 14 children throughout the summer as children learned to ride. Cared for horses, tacked up daily, organized riding classes.
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Education
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2019 - 2023
University of Pennsylvania
VMD, Veterinary Medicine -
2014 - 2018
Mount Holyoke College
Biological Sciences major, Studio Art/Chemistry double minor, graduated cum laude -
2014 - 2016
Emory University
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2010 - 2014
The Paideia School
High School -
2013 - 2013
The Oxbow School
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2000 - 2010
Arbor Montessori School
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