Teodora Trandafir

Veterinarian advancing expertise in biosecurity and food safety while working in a national reference laboratory supporting EU-aligned quality and regulatory systems.

Veterinarian, Bacteriology Laboratory at Institute for Diagnosis and Animal Health of Bucharest (2025-02 – Present)

Currently working in a national reference laboratory contributing to nationally coordinated diagnostic and surveillance programs under EU veterinary frameworks.

• Performed routine and advanced laboratory diagnostics, including isolation and identification of bacterial pathogens (Salmonella spp., Escherichia coli, Campylobacter spp., Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex)
• Serological typing of Salmonella strains
• Antimicrobial susceptibility testing and resistance profiling
• Preparation and validation of microbiological culture media for routine and specialized bacteriology workflows
• Bacteriological examinations of post-mortem samples and organ specimens to support official diagnostic investigations
• Use of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software for entering final diagnostic results and issuing official laboratory reports on behalf of the institute
• Work within ISO/IEC 17025–aligned laboratory systems, supporting official diagnostic reporting and regulatory compliance
• Assisted in drafting the annual national Salmonella surveillance reporting framework

Veterinarian at Pro Anima Vet Clinic (2024-08 – 2025-01)

Practiced as a licensed veterinarian in a private clinic with responsibility for pharmacological management and treatment oversight.

• Managed pharmacological treatment plans and reviewed veterinary prescriptions to ensure regulatory compliance and patient safety
• Co-managed pharmaceutical inventory, controlled storage conditions, and ensured traceability of veterinary medicinal products
• Use of Sedona (Retail software) for inventory management
• Provided pharmaceutical consultations and designed individualized medication protocols

Veterinary Assistant at Vetlife Dr. Cazan - Emergency Clinic (2021-08 – 2022-03)

Delivered frontline clinical care in a high-throughput veterinary hospital environment, supporting emergency medicine, surgery, diagnostics, and client communication.

• Supported emergency and referral services in a high-volume clinical environment alongside university hospital rotations
• Assisted in surgical procedures and peri-operative care, including emergency and orthopedic cases
• Performed routine laboratory testing, including hematology and biochemical analyses
• Communicated treatment plans and post-operative protocols to clients

Veterinary Assistant at Vetlife Dr. Cazan - Emergency Clinic (2022-09 – 2023-03)

Delivered frontline clinical care in a high-throughput veterinary hospital environment, supporting emergency medicine, surgery, diagnostics, and client communication.

• Supported emergency and referral services in a high-volume clinical environment alongside university hospital rotations
• Assisted in surgical procedures and peri-operative care, including emergency and orthopedic cases
• Performed routine laboratory testing, including hematology and biochemical analyses
• Communicated treatment plans and post-operative protocols to clients

Customer Service Agent at Signal Iduna Asigurare și Reasigurare SA (2023-04 – 2023-09)

Client-facing role within a regulated insurance environment, serving as a key liaison between insured clients, healthcare providers, and internal claims teams.

• Coordinated case management and cross-departmental communication in a regulated service environment
• Supported authorization workflows and claims resolution processes
• Reviewed medical documentation to assess eligibility, coverage limits, and compliance with private healthcare service policies

Customer Support Agent at Foodpanda (2020-02 – 2021-08)

• Handled order issues, account inquiries, and service complaints through multi-channel platforms, ensuring timely resolution and customer satisfaction
• Worked daily with Salesforce for case management and reporting, and Slack for internal team coordination and escalation workflows

Master of Science (MSc) in Biosecurity and Food Safety – University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) in Veterinary Medicine – University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest