hospital technician – Palm Beach Equine Clinic

By Alice Collins / Jump Media

Hailing from Minnesota, Allison Schatzley has been an avid horse lover since she was small and has worked in the industry since she graduated from the University of Wisconsin. She joined the Palm Beach Equine Clinic (PBEC) team in the fall of 2023.

Where are you from?

I’m originally from Minnesota and completed my undergraduate degree in animal science equine management with an emphasis on animal nutrition at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

What is your background with horses?

I’ve been riding since I can remember, and I worked at barns cleaning stalls through high school and college. After I graduated, I pursued a career in equine nutrition, helping owners feed their horses according to their goals, such as performance, weight loss, and weight gain.

What brought you to PBEC?

A little over a year ago, I decided I needed a change. I missed being directly involved with equine care and searched for a job that could fulfill that. I found PBEC and thought I could utilize my background augment the patient care.

What does your job involve?

A typical day involves assessing the patients I’ve been assigned for the day, performing treatments at their scheduled times, such as administering medications, changing standing wraps, grooming, and helping doctors with their procedures on the hospital patients. When we get an emergency in, I’ll pull blood for lab work, place the catheter, hang the fluids, or prep them for surgery if need be.

What aspects of equine medicine interest you most?

It’s been pretty interesting to be able to tie my nutrition background to certain instances, including my favorites, the horses with laminitis. It allows me to better understand some cases.

What cases that you’ve worked on stand out?

We recently had a burn victim from a barn fire. He was the sweetest horse, and it was so rewarding when he got to return home!

What’s the best thing about your job?

My favorite part of the job is being able to spend my time taking care of the horses and making sure I’ve done all I can to ensure they are feeling the best they possibly can in their current situation and condition. At PBEC, we have a great crew for the upcoming season, and I’m excited about what this winter will bring.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

I love to bake! I make anything from cakes and cupcakes to pastries and breads. I bring in my creations most of the time, and I love sharing them with my coworkers. I go to the gym quite often, lifting weights and running. I also love spending time with my boyfriend and our critters at home.

To learn more about the full range of services offered at Palm Beach Equine Clinic, call 561-793-1599 or visit https://equineclinic.com/.