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.