Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
EXTRACURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT
Extracurricular Externships
Contact List
Timeline
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Corine Lavigne

Saint-Hyacinthe,QC

Summary

Detail-oriented and dependable veterinary student, successful at managing multiple projects simultaneously with a positive attitude and who has strong organizational skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

CHUV (Saint-Hyacinthe)
08.2020 - 12.2021

Emergency and intensive care service

  • Assisted in emergency situations effectively providing first aid or life-saving measures under veterinarian supervision.
  • Administered medications, monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
  • Supported veterinary team in diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs and ultrasounds for accurate diagnoses.
  • Expedited laboratory processing times by collecting samples efficiently for blood work or other testing purposes.

Veterinary Assistant

CHUV (Saint-Hyacinthe)
05.2022 - 08.2022

Internal medicine & cardiology service (summer semester employment)

  • Supported veterinary team in diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs and ultrasounds for accurate diagnoses.
  • Ensured accuracy of medical records by diligently documenting all relevant information for each patient visit.
  • Expedited laboratory processing times by collecting samples efficiently for blood work or other testing purposes.
  • Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.

Veterinary Assistant

CHUV (Saint-Hyacinthe)
06.2023 - 08.2023

Internal medicine & cardiology service (summer semester employment)


Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -

Université De Montréal
Montreal, QC
05.2024

Bachelor of Kinesiology And Sport Studies -

Université De Montréal
Montreal, QC
05.2019

Collegial Diploma - Health Sciences

Cégep Édouard-Montpetit
Longueuil, QC
12.2018

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Effective Communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Stress resilience

Languages

French
English

EXTRACURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT

Student life Head Delegate of V24 – 2019 to 2024

  • Organized successful fundraisers (i.e. clothing sale, Beach Party) and raising vital funds for the graduation ball.
  • Supported event planning efforts, securing venues and coordinating logistics for successful gatherings (i.e. Winter Carnival of 2021, Integration activities).
  • Leveraged social media platforms to promote events, driving increased attendance and engagement from members.

Student Life Coordinator – 2022 to 2023

Student Association Of Veterinary Medicine (AEMVQ)

  • Enhanced student engagement by organizing interactive events and activities focused on personal and professional development.
  • Designed comprehensive orientation programs for new students, resulting in smoother transitions into campus life.
  • Coordinated a diverse range of extracurricular activities tailored to the interests of the student body, fostering a sense of belonging among participants.
  • Contributed to positive campus culture by promoting healthy living habits through wellness events like stress-reduction workshops and exercise classes (i.e. Vetathlon; sports event)
  • Increased networking opportunities with targeted outreach to potential partners and stakeholders (i.e. AEMVQ Employment Speed Dating).

Extracurricular Externships

  • E-Vet Mobile (Cardiology) - July 2023 (2 week externship), Dr. Jean-Sébastien Boileau, Dr. Catherine Bélanger
  • AVC, UPEI (Cardiology) - July 2023 (2 week externship), Dr. Étienne Côté
  • Centre DMV (Cardiology) - August 2023 (1 week externship), Dr. Amélie Beaumier

Contact List

  • Dr. Étienne Côté, DMV, DACVIM-Cardiology, ecote@upei.ca, 902-566-0436
  • Dr. Christina Plante, DMV, DACVIM-Cardiology, christina.plante@umontreal.ca, 450-773-8521

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant

CHUV (Saint-Hyacinthe)
06.2023 - 08.2023

Veterinary Assistant

CHUV (Saint-Hyacinthe)
05.2022 - 08.2022

Veterinary Assistant

CHUV (Saint-Hyacinthe)
08.2020 - 12.2021

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -

Université De Montréal

Bachelor of Kinesiology And Sport Studies -

Université De Montréal

Collegial Diploma - Health Sciences

Cégep Édouard-Montpetit
Corine Lavigne