OKEBU FRANK CHUKWUMA
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Tel: +234**********, +234**********
Email: **************@*****.***
PROFILE STATEMENT:
I am a passionate and caring Veterinarian with extensive practical experience in private practice within a team of highly qualified Veterinary Doctors. I am experienced in diagnosing and managing a variety of diseases and conditions. I am very passionate about animal welfare, and I always endeavor to provide the highest care to my patients. I am a resourceful personnel who always strive towards utilizing available resources to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness without compromising good work ethics. PERSONAL DATA:
Date of Birth: - 3rd November, 1985
Sex: - Male
Marital Status: - Single
Local Government Area: - Oshimili north
State of Origin: - Delta
Nationality: - Nigerian
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
English, Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa Languages
ACHIEVEMENTS
Best Graduating Student, Boys Model Secondary School, Onicha Olona, Class of 2003
Degree in Veterinary Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
Member of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA)
IPSACON 2017 Published Project titled 'Determination of Maternal Antibody against Infectious Bursal Disease in Nigerian Local Chickens'
Merit Award - Association of Veterinary Medical Students, UDUS Chapter, Class of 2017
Award of Excellence- Nigerian Veterinary Medical Christian Students Fellowship- 2017
Best Graduating Student 2017- Delta State Students Association, UDUS Chapter
Actively involved in charitable works for animal welfare INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES:
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. - 2017
Boys Model Secondary School, Onicha Olona - 2003
Ugbode Memorial Nursery/Primary School, Illah - 1997 ACADEMIC CERTIFICATE OBTAINED WITH DATES
Primary School Leaving School Certificate -1997
Senior School Certificate (SSCE) - 2003
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -2017
National Youth Service Corps Certificate of Exemption - 2018 WORK EXPERIENCE
Industrial attachment at Obasanjo Farms Nigeria Limited, Ota, Ogun State Main duties performed:
Diagnosis and treatment of poultry diseases
Vaccination of birds against various diseases
Recommendation and advice to workers
Ensuring proper biosecurity measures
Industrial attachment at Bolmed Animal Health Care Services, Alakuko, Lagos State. Main duties performed:
Developing and regularly monitoring individual treatment plans for animals, which could include medication, changes in diet or surgery recommendations
Handling, restraining and examining animals in clinic
Examining and treating a range of animal species, including pets and farm animals
Diagnosing diseases and conditions, including the use of diagnostic imaging
Liaising with owners and discussing their animals’ treatment
Taking blood and urine samples and sending them to the lab for diagnostic testing
Interpreting results of x-ray and ultrasound images and the blood samples’ lab analysis
Performing and monitoring euthanasia
Industrial attachment at Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
Performing routine and specialist surgery, including castrations, caesarean section, removal of skin tumours, dewclaw removal, biopsy of lymph nodes and hind limb amputation.
Assisting other colleagues with animal surgery
Providing aftercare following treatment or surgery
Performing general health checks and giving vaccinations against viruses and diseases
Giving antiparasitic medications
Treating wounds, injuries and infections
Providing dental treatment, including extractions
Carrying out daily consultations
Liaising and corresponding with different teams and referral clinics Voluntary work at NVMCSF Sokoto as Public Health Officer Main duties performed:
Advising animal owners about feeding and general care for the animals
Advising farmers on zoonotic disease and ways to prevent them
Carrying out visits to farmyards and stables to monitor health of livestock
Responding to emergency call-outs
Providing suitable paperwork for animals travelling abroad Voluntary work at Christian Veterinarians of Nigeria Main duties performed:
Discussing treatment of animals with their owners.
Carry out charitable works for the animal welfare. Farm Consultant and Sales Representative, Stella Farms Limited, Alagbado.
Handling and assisting in the treatment of animals.
Assisting in routine tests and examinations of the animals
Logging and updating records
Vaccinating animals to protect against various diseases SKILLS
Sensitive to the needs and emotional wellbeing of the animals and their owner.
A good listening ability that gives the attention to the concerns of my clients.
Excellent communication skills with an ability to interact.
In depth knowledge of veterinary medicine, demonstrated in understanding of a wide range of ailments and technical expertise
Skilful in using diagnostic equipment, including ultrasonography and radiography
Proficient in Ms word, Powerpoint, MS Excel/Spreadsheet
Proven flexibility, with an ability to adapt to and carry out the wishes of clients
Highly professional, demonstrated an ability to work in a methodical and skilled manner under difficult circumstances
Good planning skills and time management, reflected in regular monitoring of animals’ progress and organised logging of veterinary history Veterinary Sales Representative, Green Pasture Agro Allied Konsult Limited, Lagos
Distribution and sales of veterinary vaccines
Advise farmers on vaccines handling and the benefits of routine vaccination for their animals
Attending to the needs of clients as well as giving adequate feed back to the management
Representing the company in various places within the region PUBLISHED WORK: Determination of maternal antibody against infectious bursal disease in Nigerian local chicken.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
I am actively involved in animal welfare campaigns, participating in the discouragement of animal maltreatment. Due to my knowledge and experience in the field, I also contribute to veterinary science journals and online blogs.
I also enjoy: Teaching, Researching, Listening to News, Reading, watching or playing football and music.
REFERENCE
1. PROFESSOR A. SURU
Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
Tel: +234**********
2. DR. YUSUF YAKUBU
Exam Officer, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
Tel: +234**********
3. DR. A. A RAJI
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
Tel: +234**********