Kathy Zurbrigg
Guelph,ON
Summary
Accomplished professional with over 10 years of animal care experience working with horses and production animals. Looking for a part-time or casual role (evenings and weekends) that allows me to work with animals, now that my career focus is in community service.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Surveillance Analyst
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
05.2003 - 01.2017
- Worked on farm with a variety of production species including dairy cattle, pigs, sheep and goats. Also worked with horses.
- Implemented study task on Ontario farms to investigate animal health and welfare concerns oh behalf of producers and veterinarians, eg handling and observing animals, setting up cameras, sample collection, farm data collection.
Veterinary Technician
Toronto Equine Hospital
09.1999 - 05.2003
- Helped to load and unload horses from trailers
- Restrained horses during exams, procedures and x-rays. Held plates for x-rays, assisted with dropping and placing horses on surgical table
- Prepped surgical room and packs, ensured appropriate care of horses and clean out of stalls.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Ilderton Equine Hospital
01.1997 - 05.1999
- Performed laboratory tasks such as blood draws and sample analysis efficiently within a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Collaborated with the veterinary team, contributing to a positive work environment and seamless coordination of patient care.
- Provided exceptional customer service both face-to-face interactions with clients as well as phone inquiries.
Manager, Communications Engagement
Milton Community Resource Centre
02.2025 - Current
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Grant and report writing, grant management
Manager, Quality
Community Support Connections
12.2023 - 02.2025
- Oversee all aspects of quality, including by analytically reviewing service, client satisfaction, and safety statistics and drafting comprehensive evaluations/ reports. Offer advice and recommendations to senior organization leadership in an effort to inform key decision-making processes.
Progam Manager
Animal Care Services, University of Guelph
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Delivered strategic guidance to faculty and staff specific to the interpretation of institutional policies, relevant legislation, guidelines, use of the database, and grant/ funding proposals. Trained new staff and offered continual mentorship and coaching, including to one direct report.
- Drafted documents and communications materials, including educational materials designed to assist faculty, students, and staff in completing Animal Use Protocols and requests for information/ statements of fulfillment to funding agencies.
Manager Research Compliance
Agri-Food Innovation Alliance,University of Guelph
05.2019 - 02.2021
- Participated in the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance by engaging with a diverse group of agri-food members to lead research processes as scientific peer reviewers and review panel members. Provided training on the review process, managed conflicts of interest, and supervised three direct reports.
- Developed program materials, including policy/ process documents, program guidelines, research alerts, proposal/ report templates, and proposal review scorecards.
Industry Outreach Coordinator
Ontario Pork Producers Marketing Board
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Engaged with key stakeholders, including members of government, University faculty, research scientists, veterinarians, and farmers to inform key decision-making processes by assessing trends and risks.
Education
Veterinary Technology Diploma - Veterinary Technology
Centralia College
Huron Park, OntarioBachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
University of Guelph
GuelphSkills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Patient health monitoring and behavioural observation
- Implementation of care plan instructions and maintaining records
- Animal restraint and handling expertise
- Extensive animal care management experience
- Experience with safety regulations, isolation protocols, and confidentiality
- Able to complete heavy lifting and work with forklifts, winches, hoists, and chute systems
Timeline
Manager, Communications Engagement
Milton Community Resource Centre
02.2025 - Current
Manager, Quality
Community Support Connections
12.2023 - 02.2025
Progam Manager
Animal Care Services, University of Guelph
02.2021 - 12.2023
Manager Research Compliance
Agri-Food Innovation Alliance,University of Guelph
05.2019 - 02.2021
Industry Outreach Coordinator
Ontario Pork Producers Marketing Board
01.2017 - 05.2019
Surveillance Analyst
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
05.2003 - 01.2017
Veterinary Technician
Toronto Equine Hospital
09.1999 - 05.2003
Registered Veterinary Technician
Ilderton Equine Hospital
01.1997 - 05.1999
Veterinary Technology Diploma - Veterinary Technology
Centralia College
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
University of Guelph
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