Alexandre Arnold
Laval,CA
Summary
A dedicated and skilled project manager with strong problem-solving and collaboration abilities, seeking an entry-level position to contribute to team success. Recognized for adaptability, organizational skills, and a proactive approach in delivering effective solutions. Experienced in guiding teams and managing complex projects, with a commitment to high standards and alignment with organizational goals. Possesses a solid background in animal care and health monitoring, adept in administering treatments and assisting in surgeries for optimal patient outcomes. With 15 years of experience, the candidate is prepared to support veterinary teams in delivering high-quality animal health care, demonstrating teamwork, attention to detail, and expertise in various animal health issues.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Health Technician
Charles River Laboratories
07.2023 - Current
- Mortality and clinical evaluation of those animals during experimentation
- Sedation of monkeys when necessary, and oral or subcutaneous dosing for toxicology evaluation
- Blood collection in monkeys awake for laboratories analysis
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Collected blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients, supporting both animals and their families during difficult times.
- Maintenance of rat, mice, dog and monkey rooms
- Contributed to team cohesion through collaboration on case management and sharing of professional knowledge.
- Monitored anesthesia administration during surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout operations.
- Reduced patient stress with gentle handling techniques and effective communication with pet owners.
- Maintained clean and sanitary facilities for optimal infection control and animal wellbeing.
- Restrained animals safely during exams and procedures.
- Collected, prepared and labeled samples for laboratory testing, culture, and microscopic examination.
- Educated caregivers and pet owners on animal care, nutrition, and disease management.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
Veterinarian Director of Animal Facilities
Presbyterian University Mackenzie
02.2013 - 10.2021
- Responsible for safety, health and welfare of all animals in classes and scientific experimentation
- Training all new researchers in animal laboratory Science
- Management of department including technical team
- Suppliers of animal food/bed and others, and maintenance of place and equipment’s
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Dog and Cat General Clinic Veterinarian and Emergency Care
PETZ Veterinary Care; Vet SP Veterinary and Pet Place Veterinary Hospital
02.2011 - 01.2013
- Charged for attendance and care of cats and dogs and take
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on advancements within veterinary field.
- Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management and emergency medicine in small animals.
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
- Established positive relationships with clients through clear communication about their pets'' healthcare needs and follow-up appointments.
- Administered vaccinations to prevent spread of common infectious diseases among animals in community.
- Managed inventory of medications and supplies to ensure adequate stock levels while minimizing waste or expiration of products.
- Performed surgical procedures for better animal health, including spaying, neutering, and orthopedic surgeries.
- Conducted thorough physical examinations of animals to assess overall health and identify potential issues.
- Provided emergency services during after-hours situations for critical patient care when needed.
- Managed medication administration, dispensed prescriptions and replenished inventory, carefully accounting for controlled substances.
- Educated pet owners on proper care techniques, such as diet, exercise, and preventative medicine.
- Mentored junior veterinarians in best practices for diagnosis, treatment planning, surgery, and client communication.
- Diagnosed animal diseases through examinations, observation and testing.
- Participated in continuing education seminars, staying abreast of latest advancements in veterinary medicine.
- Collected animal blood samples and prepared specimens for shipment and laboratory testing.
- Helped improve animal wellbeing by advising owners on better care strategies and treatment options.
- Euthanized animals humanely due to conditions such as cancer or advanced age.
Application Scientist
ADInstruments
02.2010 - 02.2011
- Disclosure of scientific equipment’s for animal experimentation through presentations, speeches and workshops
- Technical support for researchers using ADInstruments devices
- Troubleshot complex issues during application development, devising creative solutions that minimized delays in project timelines.
- Optimized customer satisfaction by providing technical support and addressing inquiries effectively.
- Contributed to increased sales revenue through insightful presentations and demonstrations of cutting-edge applications.
- Led internal workshops on advanced application techniques, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development among colleagues.
- Mentored junior scientists in developing their technical skills, fostering an environment conducive to professional growth within the team.
- Developed new analytical techniques for better data interpretation, leading to higher quality results.
- Updated technical documentation, product specifications, and technical training materials.
- Delivered support training to help customers learn key features of applications.
Education
Ph.D - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Faculty of Pharmacy, Laval University
Québec, QC07.2023
Master’s - Experimental Physiopatology
Medicine School of São Paulo University
São Paulo, BR03.2018
Undergraduate - Veterinary Medicine
Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences School in Jaboticabal, São Paulo State University (UNESP)
Jaboticabal, São Paulo01.2010
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Good Interpersonal Communication
- Highly dedicated
- Pro activity
- Open for challenges
- Enjoy researching and studying
- Microsoft Office
- Graphpad Prism
- Labchart
- Power Lab Systems
- General Clinics care of dog and cat’s
- Specialized in laboratory animal science
- Laboratory animal skills
- Anesthesia of laboratory animals
- Canulation of vein and artery in rats
- Thyroidectomy in rats
- Ovariectomy in rats and mice
- Electrocardiogram in dogs, cats, rats and mice
- Oral dosing
- Subcutaneous dosing
- Intravenous dosing
- Intramuscular dosing
- Blood collection in rats, mice, cats, dogs and monkeys
- Animal Behavior Understanding
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Animal Restraint Techniques
- Intravenous injection
- Surgical procedures and support
- Euthanasia
- Intravenous Catheter Placement
- Emergency Care
- Vaccinations
- Euthanasia Procedures
- Animal first aid
- Pharmacy inventory
- Fluorescein stain test
- Lab operations
- Parasite control
- Laboratory Testing
- Clinical Research
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Habitat maintenance
- Safety and health precautions
- Safe Chemical Handling
- Facility Cleaning
- Patient Records Maintenance
- Health monitoring
- Records Management
- Supply Maintenance
- Post-surgical Monitoring
- Food Preparation
- IV Fluid Administration
- Pain Management
Scholarshipsandawards
Scholarship, Direction of university research in collaboration with the IUCPQ Foundation, 09/01/21, 09/30/22
Communications
- Invited Speech, The Veterinary Medicine on Animal Laboratory Science, XX Academic Journey of Veterinary Medicine, Anhanguera University, São Paulo, Brazil, 2019
- Invited Speech, The role of Veterinary Medicine on Research, Veterinary Medicine Academic Week of Anhanguera University, São Paulo, Brazil, 2018
- Invited Speech, Alteration of Cardiac Function by Doxorubicin, XXIV Hypertension Arterial Argentine Congress of Interamerican Society Hypertension, Mendoza, Argentina, 2017
- Invited Speech, Alteration of cardiac function induced by doxorubicin, XXI Cardiovascular Physiology Brazilian Symposium, São Paulo, Brazil, 2017
- Invited Speech, The Veterinary Role on Animal Facilities, Veterinary Academic Week of Paulista University, São Paulo, Brazil, 2016
Conferencepresentations
- Environmental enrichment improves cognitive functions and behavioral changes in adult rats born to dams with gestational hypothyroidism, Batistuzzo, A.; de Almeida, G.G; Brás, T.S.; Zucato, V.P.; Arnold, A.J.T., Bianco, A.C., Ribeiro, M.O., 90th Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association (ATA), 2021
- Female mice are particularly susceptible to the THR92ALA-DIO2 polymorphism, Lorena, F.B.; Sato,J.M.; Nascimento, B.P.P.; Arnold, A.J.T., Bianco, A.C., Ribeiro, M.O., 90th Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association (ATA), 2021
- Older age worsens the phenotype of impaired cognition in male mice carriers of the thr92ala-dio2 polymorphism, Sato, J.M.; Lorena, F.B.; Nascimento, B.P.P.; Arnold, A.J.T., Bianco, A.C., Ribeiro, M.O., 90th Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association (ATA), 2021
- Carnosine Essential for Cardiac Function. A Study with Knockout Rats For The Carnosine Synthase Gene, Sales, L.P; Fernandes, A.L.; Saito, T.R.; Natali, J.; Jensen, L.; Arnold, A.; Correa, I.; Sanatanna, D.; Campos, J.; Ramalho, L.; Irigoyen, M.C. Ferreira, J. Artioli, G.G., American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Orlando, United States, 2019
- The effects of pyridostigmine bromide on autonomic, hemodynamic and metabolic parameters in female ovariectomized C57BL/6 mice, Ribeiro, A.A.; Barbosa, M.; Arnold, A.; Jensen, L.; Santos, F.; Irigoyen, M.C., 27th Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Hypertension, Beijing, China, 2018
- The role of the adrenoreceptors beta 3 on metabolic syndrome induced by fructose, Dias, E.; Arnold. A; Pereira, O; Souza, M.S.; Fiorino, P; Ribeiro, M.O.; Farah, V.M.A., The Council on Hypertension, Lake Buena Vista, United States, 2016
Posterpresentations
- The Influence of Nicotinamide on Cardiotoxicity Induced by Doxorubicin, Marques, J.R.; Arnold, A.; Silva, A. A.; Souza, L.E.; Irigoyen, M.C., SOCESP, 2021
- Effect of Nicotinamide on Doxorubicin Induced Cardiotoxicity, Marques, J.R.; Arnold, A.; Silva, A. A.; Souza, L.E.; Irigoyen, M.C., SBFIS, 2021
- Nicotinamide Cardioprotector Effect on Cardiotixicity Induced by Doxorrubicin, Marques, J.R.; Arnold, A.; Silva, A. A.; Souza, L.E.; Irigoyen, M.C., Week Scientific HCPA, 2021
Coursedevelopment
History, Ethics, Anesthesia/Analgesia and Euthanasia in Laboratory Animals, 02/01/13, 10/31/21, Undergraduate
Committeemembership
Veterinarian and vice coordinator of Ethics Animal Committee of Mackenzie Presbiterian University, 01/01/19, 12/31/21
Opentomove
True
Publications
- Histidine dipeptides are key regulators of excitation-contraction coupling in cardiac muscle: Evidence from a novel CARNS1 knockout rat model, Goncalves LS; Sales LP; Saito TR; Campos JC; Fernandes AL; Natali J; Jensen L; Arnold A; Ramalho L; Bechara LRG; Esteca M; Correa I; Santanna D; Ceroni A; Michelini LC; Gualano B; Teodoro W; Carvalho VH; Vargas BS; Medeiros MHG; Baptista IL; Irigoyen MC; Sale C; Ferreira JCB; Artioli GG, Redox Biology, 1, 102016, 2021
- Increased endocannabinoid signaling reduces social motivation in intact rats and has no effect in animals submitted to early life seizures, Ribeiro, F.T.; Serro-Azul, M.I.; Lorena, F.B.; Nascimento, B.P.P.; Arnold, A.; Barbosa, G.H.L.; Ribeiro, M.O.R.; Cysneiros, R.M., Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, 2020
- Pyridostigmine Bromide: Autonomic Nervous System Modulation Reduces Adipose and Splenic Tissue Weight in Leptin-Deficiency Ob/Ob Mice, Ribeiro, A.A.; Dos Santos, Fernando.; Arnold, A.J.T.; et al, FASEB Journal, 34, 1, 2020
- A method to assess heart rate variability in neonate rats: validation in normotensive and hypertensive animals, Freitas, S.C.F.; Paixão dos Santos, C.; Arnold, A, Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 53, 8, 1-6, 2020
- Early changes in myocyte contractility and cardiac function in streptozotocin-induced type 1 diabetes in rats, Gustavo, S. Marchini; Ismar, N. Cestari; Vera M.C. Salemi; Maria Claudia Irigoyen; Alexandre Arnold; Adélia Kakoi; Camila Rocon; Vera D. Aiello; Idágene A. Cestari, Plos One, 15, 8, 1-15, 2020
- Behavioral evaluation of the impact of the different types of substrates for cages in the laboratory rat well-fare, Magalhães,J.Z.; Camusso,J.R.; Arnold,A.J.T.; et al, Journal of Brazilian Society of Science in Laboratory Animal, 7, 2, 87-97, 2019
- The Effects of Pyridostgmine Bromide on Autonomic, Hemodynamic and Metabolic Parameters in Female Ovariectomized c57Bl/6 mice, Ribeiro, A.A.; Silva, M.; Arnold, A.J.T.; et al, Journal of Hypertension, 36, e11-e12, 2018
Volunteer Experience
- 08/01/23, Volunteer at Centre de Bénévolat Moisson Laval, Helped preparing lunch delivered to several schools
- 07/01/07, 01/31/09, Teacher of Cellular Biology, Taught cellular biology at public high school in Jaboticabal, São Paulo, helping students with low financial conditions to start their careers in Public Universities
- 07/01/07, 01/31/09, Vaccination campaigns against rabies and dog/cats castrations, Helped with anti-rabies vaccination of domestic animals in deprived areas of Jaboticabal city, and as surgical assistant in the castration of dogs and cats
Specializedskills
Fluent, B1, A2, B1, Level 4 (Francisation), Microsoft Office, Graphpad Prism, Labchart, Power Lab Systems, General Clinics care of dog and cat’s, Specialized in laboratory animal science, health and welfare, Laboratory animal skills: Anesthesia of laboratory animals, Canulation of vein and artery in rats for invasive blood pressure record and evaluation, Thyroidectomy in rats, Ovariectomy in rats and mice, Electrocardiogram in dogs, cats, rats and mice, Oral, subcutaneous, intravenous, intramuscular dosing, Blood collection in rats, mice, cats, dogs and monkeys for experimental science and toxicology studies
Languages
English
Professional Working
French
Elementary
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Animal Health Technician
Charles River Laboratories
07.2023 - Current
Veterinarian Director of Animal Facilities
Presbyterian University Mackenzie
02.2013 - 10.2021
Dog and Cat General Clinic Veterinarian and Emergency Care
PETZ Veterinary Care; Vet SP Veterinary and Pet Place Veterinary Hospital
02.2011 - 01.2013
Application Scientist
ADInstruments
02.2010 - 02.2011
Undergraduate - Veterinary Medicine
Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences School in Jaboticabal, São Paulo State University (UNESP)
Ph.D - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Faculty of Pharmacy, Laval University
Master’s - Experimental Physiopatology
Medicine School of São Paulo University
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