Animal Care Team Member & Veterinary Assistant - Brant County SPCA - Brant, ON
(2024-05)
- Provided daily care and attention to animals of all temperaments, including fractious cats and fearful dogs, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.
- Assisted in the management of animal health by administering medications, vaccinations, and following veterinary treatment protocols.
- Supported veterinary staff during surgery days, including preparing animals for surgery, assisting with equipment sterilization, wrapping surgical packs, microchipping, and providing post-operative care.
- Maintained clean and sanitized animal living areas, feeding stations, and exercise pens, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Monitored animal behaviour and reported any signs of illness or distress to the veterinary team.
- Organized and facilitated adoption events, including conducting interviews with potential adopters, educating them on animal care, and ensuring proper matches between animals and families.
- Completed health check assessments of new animals, ensuring proper documentation and medical records were maintained.
- Trained and mentored new staff and volunteers, providing guidance on animal care procedures, safety protocols, and shelter policies.
- Managed the shelter's animal enrichment program, ensuring each animal received appropriate physical and mental stimulation.
Equine Internship & Summer Barn Hand - University of Guelph | Ontario Veterinary College - Guelph, ON
(2021-09 - 2023-09)
- Fed the campus teaching horses grain in the morning and completed daily barn chores such as cleaning the paddocks, refilling water troughs, grooming, exercising, adding hay to the paddocks, mucking stalls, and stacking hay
- Completed a variety of monthly barn cleaning tasks including scrubbing the walls in the stalls, cleaning the drains, unloading the hay truck by hand, and deep cleaning feed and storage rooms
- Observed horse body language and behaviours
- Practiced horsemanship with assigned horses and participated in equine workshops with the barn manager
- Restrained horses for the farrier and the veterinarian and administered medications when necessary
Research Assistant - University of Guelph | Elora Dairy Research Station - Elora, ON
(2023-05 - 2025-02)
- Assisted with three ongoing trials at the Elora Dairy Research Station working closely with other students and professors.
- Herded cattle into robotic milker, scales for weighing, headlocks, and stalls for testing.
- Collected urine, blood, and feed samples for data collection.
- Assisted in restraining cattle when needed for data collection.
- Pushed feed and cleaned tie-stalls.
Front Desk Office Coordinator & Recruiter - Prodigy Personnel - Kitchener, ON
(2019-09 - 2021-09)
- Managed office calendars, scheduled interviews, and coordinated meetings
- Handled phone calls, emails, voicemails, and correspondence with clients
- Prepared and proofread documents, reports, and presentations using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Maintained organized filing systems for documents, resumes, contracts, and client records, improving accessibility and efficiency
- Managed office inventory and supplies, coordinating orders and ensuring sufficient stock levels
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, preparing documentation, and facilitating orientation sessions
- Upheld confidentiality and data security protocols in handling private information and documents
- Handled and maintained office equipment including fax machines, printers, and database computers
- Greeted and assisted clients while effectively conveying information clearly and concisely
- Reviewed resumes and conducted interviews to place individuals for work that best suits their needs
- Ensured all workers were trained appropriately and were following correct workplace safety guidelines
- Collaborated and contributed to team projects, meetings, and brainstorming sessions
Pharmacy Front-End Cashier - Rexall Pharmacy - Paris, ON
(2015-09 - 2019-08)
- Provided exceptional customer service by greeting customers, answering inquiries, and assisting with product selection
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently using POS systems and handling cash
- Assisted in inventory management by monitoring stock levels, conducting inventory counts, and restocking shelves to ensure product availability and freshness
- Addressed customer concerns, complaints, and questions promptly and professionally, resolving issues to customer satisfaction and escalating complex cases to supervisors when necessary
Veterinary Assistant - Manitou Animal Hospital - Kitchener, ON
(2022-12)
- Assisted with handling and restraining animals during examinations, treatments, and procedures
- Assisted veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations, surgeries, and treatment by providing support, handing instruments, and maintaining a sterile environment
- Cleaned and sanitized animal enclosures, cages, exam rooms, and surgical areas to maintain hygiene and prevent infections
Puppy Raiser - Autism Dog Services - Brantford, ON
(2022-12 - 2024-08)
- Begin socializing and training future service dogs starting at 8 weeks old
- Attend bi-weekly puppy classes with an assigned service dog to assess training progress
- Take ADS puppies in public with their service dog jackets and expose them to unfamiliar environments while maintaining a positive association with each place and observing canine body language
- Work with an assigned puppy for approximately 12-18 months and prepare them for the next training tier by crate training, training basic commands, teaching leash manners, settling in public, and many more
- Take the puppy to a veterinary clinic in Hamilton for scheduled vaccination appointments and neuter or spay surgery, as well as provide medical care and post-surgical care when necessary
Fundraising Committee - Autism Dog Services - Brantford, ON
(2022-12 - 2024-08)
- Assist in the planning, organizing, and executing of fundraising initiatives and campaigns on behalf of the organization
- Actively reach out to potential donors, sponsors, and supporters by publicly speaking at ADS booths during various events
- Assist in creating attractive posters, flyers, and social media posts to promote upcoming ADS events
- Assist with event set-up and meetings, as well as publicly speaking on behalf of the organization to help share awareness of what ADS does and promote their puppy raising and sitting program
Summer Student Veterinary Assistant - Windrush Veterinary Clinic - Brantford, ON
(2021-04 - 2021-09)
- Prepared the surgical room before each surgery by laying out the appropriate surgical kit, and size of suture, and prepared the sterilization bottles for the veterinary technician
- Cleaned the surgical room after surgeries, as well as sanitizing the used equipment
- Packaged and cleaned surgical equipment to be autoclaved
- Restrained animals for blood collection and performed IDEXX snap tests
- Restrained canines, felines, and exotics for various medical examinations
- Performed various housekeeping duties such as laundry, cleaning the kennels and examination rooms
Treasurer - Burford Saddle Club | Current President-Elect - Burford, ON
(2022-01)
- Responsibly handle all financial affairs for the Burford Saddle Club
- Keep up-to-date records of all financial transactions by updating the treasurer's ledger and providing monthly treasurer's reports for meetings, while ensuring all funds are spent properly
- Write and distribute cheques for the club and organize receipts and cheque request forms
- Manage all incoming and outgoing funds through online banking and counting the cash box
Ring Steward - Burford Saddle Club | Current President-Elect - Burford, ON
(2022-01)
- Coordinate the order of classes and events according to the show schedule, making announcements to inform competitors and spectators about upcoming classes, breaks, or changes in the program
- Prioritize safety by monitoring the behaviour of horses and riders, identifying potential hazards, and taking appropriate action to prevent accidents and injuries
- Convey important information to judges, such as competitor numbers, scores, and absent riders
- Assist in resolving conflicts, enforcing show rules, and ensuring fair competition among participants
Social Media Manager - Burford Saddle Club | Current President-Elect - Burford, ON
(2022-01)
- Oversee all fundraising efforts for the club and communicate with sponsors regularly regarding sponsorships for shows and events
- Manage and promote upcoming events in the Facebook group using flyers and posts created from editing software including Canva
- Promote events in local newspapers, community boards, Facebook groups, and advertisement sites
Veterinary Assistant Co-op Placement - Beattie Animal Hospital - Brantford, ON
(2018-09 - 2019-06)
- Maintained the surgical room and ensured that the surgical equipment was sanitary
- Sanitized kennels and cleaned animal waste
- Prepared surgical room for surgery and transport animals to the surgical table
- Restrained different tempered animals and assisted in nail trimmings
- Disposed of all surgical remnants into proper biohazardous containers
Vice-President Administrator - Green Labs Guelph - Guelph, ON
(2022-09 - 2023-08)
Head administrator for a club at the University of Guelph that promotes sustainability in laboratories on campus
- Scheduled meetings via Microsoft Teams, created meeting minutes for all club meetings, booked rooms on campus for events, replied to emails, and reached out to potential sponsors for fundraising events
- Prepared and proofread documents, reports, and presentations using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Collaborated and contributed to team projects, meetings, and brainstorming sessions
