Allegra Rošić
Guelph,ON
Summary
Trust is important to me, and I care about being seen as responsible and trustworthy. Resourceful and adaptable individual with extensive experience developing and conducting experiments to document results for studies. Comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions. Skilled in laboratory procedures, medical record-keeping, and client relations. Possesses excellent communication and customer service skills to deliver quality patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Lab Technician Shadow - Externship
University Of Guelph, Ontario
04.2024 - Current
- Promoted a clean and safe work environment through strict adherence to sanitation guidelines for both equipment and personal protective wear.
- Conducted routine inspections of animal housing areas to ensure compliance with institutional policies and federal regulations related to laboratory animal care standards.
- Performed euthanasia according to established protocols when necessary for humane reasons or completion of studies, ensuring minimal distress to animals involved.
- Streamlined workflow processes by maintaining detailed records of inventory levels for consumable supplies and equipment maintenance needs.
- Provided high-quality care to laboratory animals by administering medications, monitoring health status, and performing routine husbandry tasks.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing research equipment, supplies, and animal housing.
- Reduced stress levels in laboratory animals with proper handling techniques and environmental enrichment strategies.
- Improved animal welfare by closely monitoring their behavior for signs of illness or discomfort and promptly reporting concerns to veterinarians.
- Managed breeding colonies for multiple species by monitoring mating pairs, tracking pregnancies, and weaning offspring according to established protocols.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
Animal Care Attendant
East Plains Animal Hospital - Dr. Merilyn Loh
01.2022 - Current
- Restrained animals safely during exams and procedures.
- Educated caregivers and pet owners on animal care, nutrition and disease management.
- Maintained patient charts by documenting information to reflect updated health issues and most recent medical treatment.
- Collected, prepared and labeled samples for laboratory testing, culture and microscopic examination.
- Supported animal surgeries by preparing animals, maintaining surgical equipment and monitoring animal condition after surgery.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Managed facility laundry, cleaning and restocking.
- Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Monitoring for surgical procedures
- Collected, prepared and labeled samples for laboratory testing, culture, and microscopic examination.
- Performed laboratory tasks by developing radiographs and x-ray images and testing blood and urine/fecal samples.
Live-in Horse Caretaker
Jeff Knightwood
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; nights, weekends
- Prepared horses for specific competitions or tasks.
- Mucked out stables, swept yard and stacked feed and bedding to foster clean and comfortable environment for animals.
- Cleaned and brushed horses' coats to improve skin and coat and decrease health problems.
- Led horses from stables to fields and back to maintain control of animals.
- Filled hay nets and water buckets and measured feed and supplements to keep horses well-fed.
- Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
40 Hours Volunteer/Workplace Shadow
Southgate Animal Hospital - Dr. Barb Deter
10.2021 - 10.2021
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, during, and after
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
- Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
Cadet
Ridley College Cadet Corps
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Learn to appreciate history
- Learned discipline and marching
Babysitter
Mary Ford
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books with two children
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
House Captain
Hillfield Strathallen College
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Organized events, made line-ups for team sports, and preformed for the house
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hillfield Strathallen College
Hamilton, ON06.2020
Veterinary Technician - Registered Veterinary Technician
University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus
Ridgetown, ON05.2024
Skills
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Staff Assistance
- Data Entry
- Laboratory techniques
- Sterile technique
- Attention to Detail
- Pet handling
- Stable Management
- Surgical Assistance
- General anesthesia monitoring
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Croatian
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Multiple IDEXX certifications in Urinalysis, Hematology, etc.
- CPR Training
- First Aid Training
- Fear Free Training
- WHIMIS
- Rat tickle Training
Additional Information
Updated Rabies Vaccine
Timeline
Research Lab Technician Shadow - Externship
University Of Guelph, Ontario
04.2024 - Current
Animal Care Attendant
East Plains Animal Hospital - Dr. Merilyn Loh
01.2022 - Current
40 Hours Volunteer/Workplace Shadow
Southgate Animal Hospital - Dr. Barb Deter
10.2021 - 10.2021
Live-in Horse Caretaker
Jeff Knightwood
09.2021 - 12.2021
Cadet
Ridley College Cadet Corps
01.2017 - 05.2018
House Captain
Hillfield Strathallen College
09.2015 - 06.2016
Babysitter
Mary Ford
01.2015 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Hillfield Strathallen College
Veterinary Technician - Registered Veterinary Technician
University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus
- Multiple IDEXX certifications in Urinalysis, Hematology, etc.
- CPR Training
- First Aid Training
- Fear Free Training
- WHIMIS
- Rat tickle Training
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