Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication including strong report writing and interpersonal skills.

Ability to act quickly, effectively problem solve and maintain composure under pressure.

Experience preserving confidentiality and safeguarding classified information.

Strong attention to detail.

Highly motivated and enthusiastic with a positive and collaborative approach to work.

Experience in inventory management

Employment Experience

Cornerview Farms May 2016-Present

Milking large dairy herd in free stall parlour

Treating various illnesses (mastitis, pneumonia, milk fever, etc.)

Feeding calves

Skid Steer experience

Dehorning calves

Various other maintenance and cleaning routines

Don Evelyn Farms – Milker/Farm Hand January 2015- May 2016

Skid Steer experience December 2007- June 2008

Milking large dairy herd in a free stall parlour

Perform daily and weekly cleaning routines

Daily feeding of dairy herd, dry cows, heifers, and calves

Ottawa Humane Society –Veterinary Assistant May 2015- May 2016

Preform necessary treatments on patients

Prepare patients for surgery or clinical exams

Maintain written reports regarding patients’ medication administration, daily activities and progress

Prepare, run, and analyze laboratory samples.

Give prescribed medication to patients

Lowe’s Home Improvement – Head Cashier February 2013- December 2013

Manage front-end staff.

Process a variety of payments.

Professionally interacting with clients, and providing customer assistance.

Resolve conflict situations.

Maintain written and/or verbal reports regarding daily activities.

Dundas Veterinary Services – Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist June 2012- January 2013

Prepare, run, and analyze laboratory samples.

Interacting with clients, and handling payments.

Prepare prescriptions and give prescribed medication to patients

Maintains written and/or verbal reports regarding patients’ daily activities and progress

Preform necessary treatments on patients

Prepare patients for surgery or clinical exams

Merivale Cat Hospital – Veterinary Assistant/ Receptionist March 2012- June 2012

Prepare, run, and analyze laboratory samples.

Interacting with clients, and handling payments.

Prepare prescriptions and give prescribed medication to patients

Maintains written and/or verbal reports regarding patients’ daily activities and progress

Preform necessary treatments on patients

Prepare patients for surgery or clinical exams

Applecrest Holsteins/Custom Farming- Milker/Farm Hand 1995- Present

Milking small dairy herd in a tie stall facility

Preformed daily and weekly cleaning routines.

Daily feeding of dairy herd, dry cows, heifers, and calves.

Equipment operator: Tractor, feed cart, hay harvesting.

Certificates

First Aid/CPR Level HCP

WHMIS

Education

Veterinary Assistant Program

oAlgonquin College

Volunteer Experience

Winchester Hospital- Auxiliary

Stocking kitchenettes

Document shredding

Skuce Repairs

Regular maintenance of small engines

Assistance with inventory management

References: Available upon request.

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