Refilwe Vissie

I am a highly compassionate animal lover, efficient, enthusiastic and analytical individual. I am assertive and always ready to meet a challenge head on, proven ability of working under pressure or under supervision, team player, patient and client-focused with proven leadership in veterinary practice management. Focused and knowledgeable with proven history of building strong rapport with pet owners to cultivate trust and satisfaction.

Well-versed in handling high-volume client load while delivering quality and compassionate care.

Assisting and shadowing at State Vet. Free State (2021-01 – 2021-12)

Veterinary assistant role providing shadowing and assistance at State Veterinary facility

Assisting and shadowing at Jacobsdal Abattoir (2021-01 – 2021-12)

Assisting and shadowing, supervising the handling of all rejected risk and waste products from the abattoir

Vet assistant at Balanta Vet Clinic (2022-01 – 2022-12)

Vet assistant with responsibilities including feeding, exercising and grooming animals, cleaning and disinfecting cages and work areas, sterilising laboratory and surgical equipment, restraining and handling animals

• Feeding, exercising and grooming animals
• Cleaning and disinfecting cages and work areas
• Sterilising laboratory and surgical equipment
• Restraining and handling animals

Laboratory assistant at Bloemfontein Vet Lab (2024-01 – Present)

Internship as laboratory assistant with post-mortems, working in the clinic and going to abattoir

• Post-mortems
• Working in the clinic
• Going to abattoir

Horse grooming and care at Maxima vet (2021-01 – 2022-12)

Horse grooming and feeding, checking temperature and giving necessary shots

• Horse grooming and feeding
• Checking temperature
• Giving necessary shots

Assistance Agricultural Practitioner at Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (2023-01 – 2023-12)

To assist in rendering general agricultural advice to internal and external clients so as to ensure sustainable development

Matric Certificate – Lereko Secondary School (2010-01 – 2015-12)

Diploma in Veterinary Medicine – People's Friendship University of Russia (2017-01 – 2022-12)