Sunday, November 28, 2010
Welcome
Thank you for visiting my e-portfolio. I hope this blog will allow schools of veterinary medicine to have a better understanding of my qualifications, goals, and achievements. This e-portfolio contains a biography, letter of intent, resume, veterinary/animal experience, and NCAA lacrosse experience. Please take a look around, and thank you for visiting!
Biography
My name is Alison (Ali) Jaeger, and I was born on April 17, 1989. I have lived in New Jersey my entire life. I have three siblings and a Golden Retriever, Abby. We are a very close family and enjoy each other's company, whether we are hiking the trails of Glacier National Park or simply having dinner together.
I attended North Hunterdon High School from 2003 to 2007. In my junior year I was inducted into the North Hunterdon High School chapter of National Honor Society. Beyond my academic experiences, I was involved in athletics and the arts. I started and played full time for the varsity lacrosse team from my freshman through my senior seasons. I was elected captain my senior year, and was named The Express Times 2007 Athlete of the Year for Girl's Lacrosse. Concerning the arts, I played the drums in the jazz, marching, and concert bands my freshman through senior year. I earned the leadership role of Percussion Section Leader in the marching band my senior year.
To read more of my biography, please click here.
I attended North Hunterdon High School from 2003 to 2007. In my junior year I was inducted into the North Hunterdon High School chapter of National Honor Society. Beyond my academic experiences, I was involved in athletics and the arts. I started and played full time for the varsity lacrosse team from my freshman through my senior seasons. I was elected captain my senior year, and was named The Express Times 2007 Athlete of the Year for Girl's Lacrosse. Concerning the arts, I played the drums in the jazz, marching, and concert bands my freshman through senior year. I earned the leadership role of Percussion Section Leader in the marching band my senior year.
To read more of my biography, please click here.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Letter of Intent
To Whom It May Concern,
From childhood, I have always had a keen interest in animals. I was always the weird kid thrilled to receive a snake for my birthday. While my third grade peers wrote their book reports on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, my summary highlighted the difference between Asian and African elephants. My interest has strengthened through the years as I have worked with animals in a variety of settings.
In 2008, I volunteered to work at a small animal hospital, Pleasant Valley Veterinary Services, in Washington, NJ. I was then offered employment, and continued to work at the hospital through my sophomore year in college. I gained insight to private practice veterinary medicine and worked hands on with pets. One of my favorite responsibilities was rubbing the newborn puppies after a cesarean section to stimulate breathing. Then, in 2009, I contacted large animal veterinarian, Dr. Jon Higgins, and began traveling with him to local farms. Dr. Higgins specializes in embryo transfer, so I had the unique opportunity to witness the collection, storage, and transfer of bovine embryos to surrogate mothers. Under the supervision of Dr. Higgins, I can now read an ultrasound and discern the early signs of pregnancy. As an intern at The Raptor Trust this past summer, I had a completely different relationship with the animals I worked with. The Raptor Trust is a rehabilitation center for wild birds. Therefore, rather than handling trained animals, I cared for animals governed by their innate tendencies. I learned many of the methods concerning bird rehabilitation, and had the opportunity to feed and handle songbirds and waterfowl. With each experience, my curiosity about the practice of veterinary medicine increases, as well as my desire to pursue the field as a profession.
I hope this portfolio will give you insight to my practical experiences in the veterinary field, as well as my other qualifications. If you have any questions, please contact me at jaeger5@tcnj.edu. Thank you for your time.
From childhood, I have always had a keen interest in animals. I was always the weird kid thrilled to receive a snake for my birthday. While my third grade peers wrote their book reports on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, my summary highlighted the difference between Asian and African elephants. My interest has strengthened through the years as I have worked with animals in a variety of settings.
In 2008, I volunteered to work at a small animal hospital, Pleasant Valley Veterinary Services, in Washington, NJ. I was then offered employment, and continued to work at the hospital through my sophomore year in college. I gained insight to private practice veterinary medicine and worked hands on with pets. One of my favorite responsibilities was rubbing the newborn puppies after a cesarean section to stimulate breathing. Then, in 2009, I contacted large animal veterinarian, Dr. Jon Higgins, and began traveling with him to local farms. Dr. Higgins specializes in embryo transfer, so I had the unique opportunity to witness the collection, storage, and transfer of bovine embryos to surrogate mothers. Under the supervision of Dr. Higgins, I can now read an ultrasound and discern the early signs of pregnancy. As an intern at The Raptor Trust this past summer, I had a completely different relationship with the animals I worked with. The Raptor Trust is a rehabilitation center for wild birds. Therefore, rather than handling trained animals, I cared for animals governed by their innate tendencies. I learned many of the methods concerning bird rehabilitation, and had the opportunity to feed and handle songbirds and waterfowl. With each experience, my curiosity about the practice of veterinary medicine increases, as well as my desire to pursue the field as a profession.
I hope this portfolio will give you insight to my practical experiences in the veterinary field, as well as my other qualifications. If you have any questions, please contact me at jaeger5@tcnj.edu. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Alison Jaeger
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Relevant Work Experiences
The Raptor Trust
I interned at The Raptor Trust during the summer of 2010. My duties included feeding and handling nestling, fledgling, and adult songbirds and waterfowl. I was taught how to remove gulls and geese from their cages and how to hold them securely for medication and tube feeding. In addition, I performed fecal analyses and prepared special formulated diets for various life stages and species of birds. I communicated to the public the techniques for handling an injured/orphaned bird and provided advice on bird rehabilitation.
To learn more about my animal/veterinary experiences, please click here.
I interned at The Raptor Trust during the summer of 2010. My duties included feeding and handling nestling, fledgling, and adult songbirds and waterfowl. I was taught how to remove gulls and geese from their cages and how to hold them securely for medication and tube feeding. In addition, I performed fecal analyses and prepared special formulated diets for various life stages and species of birds. I communicated to the public the techniques for handling an injured/orphaned bird and provided advice on bird rehabilitation.
To learn more about my animal/veterinary experiences, please click here.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Lacrosse
Beyond my animal experiences, one of my greatest passions is lacrosse. My passion for the sport began in the fourth grade when I joined the only lacrosse team in the area: a boy’s recreational team. I played on a local girl’s team, once it was established, through middle school, and was selected to the Varsity squad my freshman year of high school. I earned All-Area and All-State honors throughout my high school career, and decided to continue my career at The College of New Jersey. Playing at TCNJ has been an amazing experience, as we have reached semi-final and quarter-final rounds in the NCAA tournament. I have been honored to have been selected as a First Team All-American (2009, 2010), the 2009-2010 Honda Division III Athlete of the Year nominee representing lacrosse, and the U.S. Lacrosse Magazine Division III Preseason Player of the Year for 2010.
My dedication to the varsity lacrosse program at The College of New Jersey has prepared me for future challenges. As a First Team Collegiate All-American on a top ranked team, my opponents target me on the field. I have learned to maintain my equanimity and perform up to expectations. Not only am I driven and self-motivated, I know the importance of group dynamics to work toward a common goal. From freshman year, my teammates have respected my work ethic, “team first” attitude, and competitiveness. Commitment to a team goal, refusing to retreat from a challenge, and a deep passion for my work are characteristics I can apply to my veterinary education and profession.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Thank You
Thank you for taking the time to view my e-portfolio. I hope this additional resource has given you a better understanding of who I am and how I can contribute to your school of veterinary medicine. Please feel free to contact me at jaeger5@tcnj.edu if you have any questions. Thank you again.
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