Amanda McCarthy
Head Of Staff At Camp Gesher
Guelph,ON
Summary
Enthusiastic undergraduate student eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills. Clear understanding of fast paced and team oriented workspaces with training in first aid and experience in animal care and clinical environments. Motivated to learn, grow and excel as a veterinary assistant for the Guelph Animal Hospital.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Head of Overnight Summer Camp
Camp Gesher
09.2022 - Current
- Designed and implemented year round process leading a team of head staff and coordinators for summer
- Managed overnight summer camp operations for over 120 campers
- Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility
- Maintain communications between staff, campers, directors, and parents
- Recruited, trained and managed team of over 50 local and international counselors and leadership members
Undergraduate Research Student
University of Guelph, Ontario
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Created a comprehensive literature review to provide a foundation for research projects.
- Conducted a research experiment to address questions and challenges in small ruminant parasitology
- Collected blood and fecal samples from over 150 goats under veterinary supervision
- Conducted fecal flotations, fecal culture procedures, and serum collection involving laboratory equipment and machinery
- Utilized statistical software to conduct data analyses, ensuring accurate results and interpretations
- Restrained and handled small ruminants to assist saliva, blood, and fecal collection
- Presented findings at an academic conference to professors, veterinarians, and peers
- Currently involved in a collaborative research paper composition to submit findings for journal publication.
Co-director of Leadership Training Program
Camp Gesher
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Created a two month leadership program designed for campers aged 15-17
- Implemented and evaluated programming centered in childcare, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- Supervised and assisted in coordinating two major camp events ran by campers within the leadership training program
Veterinary Assistant
Lynwood Animal Hospital
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, and diagnostic procedures.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms and surgical equipment.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Assisted senior staff with blood collection and physical assessments.
- Provided companionship to patients experiencing separation anxiety due to COVID-19 policies.
Dairy Goat Farm Hand
Habonim Dror North America
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Worked with agricultural laborers farming dairy goats.
- Cleaned and sterilized milking machines to prepare machinery for use.
- Milked 20 goats using milking machinery, including techniques such as automated machines and hand milking.
- Herded up to 30 goats for three hours daily.
- Created batches of dairy products with specified flavour and texture, profiles by following production recipes and procedures.
- Dipped animals with appropriate iodine applications to prevent bacterial infections
Veterinary Technician Assistant (CO-OP)
Lynwood Animal Hospital
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Monitored health and behavior of animals by looking for urine and fecal output, completing weight checks and observing appetite during feeding.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Responsible for unpacking, taking inventory, and stocking items received in daily veterinary purchasing orders ranging on average between three to 15 crates of merchandise.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Honours - Animal Biology
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON 09.2020 -
High School Diploma -
Bell High School
Ottawa, Ontario 09.2015 -
Skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Critical thinking
Safety and compliance
Lab operations
Sample Collection
Patient restraint
Certification
Bronze Cross
Accomplishments
- 2019 Recipient of the Lynch-Getty Global Student Award
- 2019 Recipient of the Amy Adina Schulman Memorial Fund
- 2017 Recipient of the Jack Goldfield Memorial Award for Youth Athletics
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Student
University of Guelph, Ontario
09.2023 - 04.2024
Bronze Cross
06-2023
Standard First Aid and CPR-C
06-2023
Youth Mental Health First Aid
05-2023
Head of Overnight Summer Camp
Camp Gesher
09.2022 - Current
Co-director of Leadership Training Program
Camp Gesher
06.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science, Honours - Animal Biology
University of Guelph
09.2020 -
Veterinary Assistant
Lynwood Animal Hospital
07.2020 - 06.2021
Dairy Goat Farm Hand
Habonim Dror North America
03.2020 - 06.2020
Veterinary Technician Assistant (CO-OP)
Lynwood Animal Hospital
09.2018 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Bell High School
09.2015 -
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
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