Meghan Nicholls
Summary
Competent livestock producer with a Veterinary Office Assistant Diploma. Currently employed as a Clerk for a fast paced Auction Mart. Building trust and rapport with cattle producers; while assuring all parties involved are content. Seeking more opportunities in the agricultural sector to broaden my knowledge, with possibility for vertical career growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Spare Bus Driver
Turtle Mountain School Division
03.2023 - Current
- Hold a valid Class 2 License and Bus Driver Ticket
- Complete pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Complete daily reports covering trip details, vehicle maintenance actions, and reportable incidents.
- Inspect bus for any mechanical issues before departure.
- Follow all relevant schedules for routes and arrivals.
- Pick up and drop off passengers at regularly scheduled locations by following strict time schedules.
- Develop strong rapport with regular passengers by providing friendly service, remembering names, engaging in conversations when appropriate.
- Operate bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
Clerk
Killarney Auction Mart
08.2022 - Current
- Utilize strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of Receiving Slips and penning of cattle
- Competent with Auctioning computer systems
- Reduce errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
- Work effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with cattle producers.
- Work flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Develop and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Equestrian Barn Manager & Trainer
JFK Stables
01.2009 - Current
- Managed stable operations and ensured proper care for all resident horses, maintaining a healthy environment.
- Maintained professionalism when attending charity, sporting and media events as a Barn Manager.
- Developed tailored training programs for individual horses, resulting in improved performance.
- Expanded clientele base by implementing effective marketing strategies and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Provided expert riding instruction to clients of various skill levels, fostering improvement and confidence in their abilities.
- Developed strong mental resilience through rigorous training sessions, enabling peak performance during competitions.
- Worked with coaches and trainers to understand and implement improvement strategies.
Farrowing Technician
Nova Pork
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Improved piglet survival rates by closely monitoring sow health and implementing preventive measures.
- Monitored sows for signs of illness or distress, promptly addressing any issues to ensure overall herd health.
- Assisted in the successful delivery of piglets, utilizing appropriate handling techniques and equipment.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
- Reduced disease transmission by strictly adhering to biosecurity protocols and sanitation procedures.
- Promoted animal welfare by adhering to ethical guidelines and industry best practices in all aspects of farrowing operations.
- Maintained accurate records of farrowing activities, providing valuable data for performance analysis.
- Trained part-time help in livestock care and ranch operations.
Veterinary Assistant
Grand Valley Animal Clinic
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Facilitated efficient inventory management through regular stock checks, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
- Improved client relations through effective communication and education on pet health needs.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
- Streamlined patient admission and discharge processes for increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Improved patient care with diligent follow-up calls to assess recovery of animals post-treatment.
Education
Diploma - Veterinary Office Assistant
Robertson College
Winnipeg, MB08-2019
High School Diploma -
L'Ecole Neelin High School
Brandon, MB01-2009
Skills
- Cross-trained with reception duties to aid clients, including answering phone calls, collecting information and processing invoices
- Effective in team leadership
- Effective written and oral communication
- Current Class 2 license
- Possess in-depth understanding of livestock practices
- Effectively work in high stress and fast paced environments
- Accomplished with time management
Timeline
Spare Bus Driver
Turtle Mountain School Division
03.2023 - Current
Clerk
Killarney Auction Mart
08.2022 - Current
Farrowing Technician
Nova Pork
08.2021 - 07.2022
Veterinary Assistant
Grand Valley Animal Clinic
08.2019 - 07.2021
Equestrian Barn Manager & Trainer
JFK Stables
01.2009 - Current
Diploma - Veterinary Office Assistant
Robertson College
High School Diploma -
L'Ecole Neelin High School
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