Abbigale Holmes
Charlottetown,PE
Summary
Dedicated animal care worker with hands-on experience at Island Hill Farm, excelling in medication administration and surgical assistance. Proven teamwork and problem-solving skills, coupled with a strong commitment to animal welfare. Adaptable and calm under pressure, with a passion for continual learning and improvement in veterinary practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Island Hill Farm
Flory Sanderson
06.2021 - 09.2025
- Administered all medications to animals and kept track of dates
- Assisted with planned breeding for goats, sheep, alpacas and bunnies
- Scrubbed in on alpaca and goat castrations, and goat dehorning
- Worked closely with Dr Drake and Dr Davie from Charlottetown Vet Clinc for routinely and emergency services
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Elephant Nature Park Volunteer
Elephant Nature Park
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Assisted in daily care and feeding of elephants, ensuring their health and well-being.
- Worked closely with dog shelter veterinarian
- Got educated about the mistreatment of elephants worldwide in circuses and shows
Veterinarian Shadow Volunteer
Charlottetown Vet Clinc
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Scrubbed in on two horse surgeries
- Monitored ultrasound machine to check for fluid/pregnancy in heifers and cows
- Inserted my hand up a cow to feel the baby ready to be delivered
- Scrubbed in on a couple cat spays
- Learned a lot of information about cow reproduction and cow health in general
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PE04-2028
High School Diploma -
Colonel Gray Highschool
Charlottetown, PE06-2024
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Calm under pressure
- Decision-making
- Organizational skills
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Elephant Nature Park Volunteer
Elephant Nature Park
03.2024 - 03.2024
Veterinarian Shadow Volunteer
Charlottetown Vet Clinc
10.2022 - 12.2022
Island Hill Farm
Flory Sanderson
06.2021 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Prince Edward Island
High School Diploma -
Colonel Gray Highschool