August ****
To Whom It May Concern:
I am excited to submit my application for a position in your team. Kindly find below highlights from my resume that demonstrate the over all value I can leverage on to advance your company ‘s mission.
Recently completed a research fellowship at the University of Alberta
Extensive hands-on veterinary practice and academic experience
Comprehensive knowledge of equine orthopedic surgery skills
Familiar with diagnostic, medical and surgical skills in monogastric as well as ruminant animals
Familiar with meat inspection and abattoir management
Advanced knowledge in tissue engineering bordering on bone, cartilages, menisci repair utilizing stem cells applications
Experience conducting research that involved the Isolation of Mesenchymal stem cells from tissue samples like; bone marrow, cartilages, fats, synovial fluid, RNA extraction, PCR, cDNA analysis and histopathology.
Orthopedic implant fixation, utilization of cadaveric bone implants, arthroscopic, laparoscopy, cardiac surgeries in pigs
Expert in lameness assessment in horses, kinetics and kinematics of equine locomotion
The commitment and leadership experience outlined in the attached resume position me for a successful partnership with your organization. I would welcome the opportunity to learn more about your team, and to discuss how I can address the unique challenges of this position to add value to your corporation.
Thank you for reviewing this letter and the accompanying material.
Sincerely,
Gabriel Ochube
EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Research fellow
Department of surgery & dentistry, University of Alberta, Ed May 2019 – June 2020
Isolation & Culture of Mesenchymal stem cells from tissue samples
Construction of tissue constructs using Durogen scaffolds for tissue engineering
Musculoskeletal tissue repair in clinical trials utilizing stem cells
General knowledge on RNA extraction, PCR, cDNA analysis and histopathology
Chief Veterinary Officer May 2009 - June 2013
Ministry of Agriculture & Nomadic affairs, Gombe state, Nigeria
Supervised the activities of Gombe state Veterinary hospitals as area Veterinary officer
Coordinated annual vaccination campaign against major zoonotic diseases in animals
Responsible for staff training in veterinary continuous education programs
Involved in budget and planning of the departmental yearly expenses.
Knowledge in meat inspection and abattoir management
Principal Veterinary Officer March 2000 - March 2009
Head clinician responsible for all activities in the hospital
Specialist training in advanced clinical practice.
Knowledge in the use of advanced clinical equipment and animal husbandry
Advanced knowledge and high working skill in lameness assessment in horses using basic tools
Knowledge in pest control, fumigation and Enviromental management practices
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Associate member CVMA
Voluntary services with Mercy Animal hospital & Momentum equine Vet (Edmonton)
EDUCATION
2019/2020 Currently, Research fellow at University of Alberta
DVM, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria