James McGill

Bioveterinary Science graduate (BSc Hons, 2:1) from the University of Liverpool with strong practical experience in a working environment covering livestock management, animal health and welfare. Experienced handling of cattle, sheep and pigs through academic training, industry placements and six months working at a cattle feedlot in Australia caring for 26,000 head where I monitored and treated cattle health on a daily basis. Observational, organisational and teamwork skills were all enhanced throughout academic and working experiences with a strong commitment to animal welfare, biosecurity and sustainable livestock management and production.

Livestock Hand at Smithfield Cattle Company, Sapphire Feedlot (2025-11 – 2026-05)

• Daily monitoring, managing and treating cattle on a feedlot with 26,000 head.
• Using horse back to cut, move and manage cattle daily for healthcare and welfare checks
• Skilled use of equipment and technology in the handling of cattle for hospital treatments, induction and dispatch of large volumes of cattle.
• Driving and cooperating within necessary strong teamwork and communication to efficiently manage large scale operations.
• Deep understanding of management of cattle healthcare on both an individual and large scale with my role in administering and deciding treatment.

Multi-Activity Instructor at Barracudas Activity Camp (2023-07 – Present)

• Work with children aged 4yrs to 14 years at Barracudas summer camp where I was in charge of activities such as archery and motorsports. required excellent team work, good communication, organisation and further developed my leadership skills.
• positive role model whilst ensuring the safety and the safeguarding of the children in my care.
• required excellent team work, good communication, organisation and further developed my leadership skills.

Work Experience at Church House Veterinary Clinic (2021-07 – 2021-09)

• Enhanced practical skills and knowledge in animal handling, medical procedures and health monitoring
• Hands on exposure to veterinary practices, improved my understanding of animal anatomy and behaviour.
• Strengthened observational skills and problem-solving

Work Experience - Abattoir at H Hellett and Sons Butchers and Slaughterhouse

• Provided practical insight into livestock processing, animal welfare standards and importance of humane handling practices.
• Developed understanding of health assessments and the end to end production chain.
• Enhanced understanding of the required attention to detail, compliance with welfare regulations and an appreciation of the required ethical and sustainable practice.

BSc (Hons) in Bioveterinary Science – University of Liverpool (2022-09 – 2025-06)

A Levels – Kimbolton School