Ngoc Linh Nguyen
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted healthcare staff with patient care and daily operational tasks.
- Organized medical supplies and maintained cleanliness in patient areas.
- Provided emotional support to patients through active listening and engagement.
Volunteer Vet Assistant/Receptionist Assistant
Bay Cat and Dog Hospital
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures for pets.
- Handled patient records with attention to confidentiality and accuracy.
- Recorded patient histories, patient observations, treatments, and medications administered.
Volunteer
AVA Toronto
Toronto, Canada
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted in the rescue, transportation, and safe relocation of stray and abandoned cats.
- Provided daily care for cats, including feeding, grooming, administering medication, and monitoring health and behavior.
- Supported adoption events by engaging with potential adopters, sharing animal profiles, and ensuring proper handling of cats.
Volunteer
CVO (Community Outreach Canada)
Toronto, Canada
08.2025 - Current
- Helped deliver accessible veterinary services to underserved communities.
- Engaged in health outreach, client communication, and basic animal care.
- Provided support in patient intake, client communication, and medical record organization.
RLEA Lab Assistant
University of Toronto
Mississauga, Canada
01.2025 - Current
- Company Overview: University of Toronto, Mississauga
- Assisted in sorting and analyzing artifact and sediment samples for geoarchaeological research.
- Organized and categorized microscopic and excavation site photos for data documentation.
- Maintained lab equipment and ensured proper handling of archaeological materials.
- University of Toronto, Mississauga
Vet Assistant/Receptionist
Erindale Animal Hospital
Toronto, Canada
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians and technicians with daily animal care, handling, and monitoring during appointments.
- Prepared exam rooms and equipment, ensuring a clean and safe clinical environment.
- Helped with administrative tasks, including using Avimark for appointment notes and record-keeping.
Animal Care Experience
Vietnamese Local Farm
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
07.2021 - Current
- Assisted in the daily care of horses, cows, ducks, chickens, and fish on the family farm.
- Supported feeding, cleaning, and monitoring across multiple species.
- Gained early hands-on experience with both large and small animals, building comfort in animal handling.
- Developed responsibility and practical knowledge of husbandry routines and animal welfare.
Biology Lab Assistant
University of Toronto
Mississauga, Canada
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Company Overview: University of Toronto, Mississauga
- Assisted in cultivating and feeding insect colonies for research purposes, ensuring optimal living conditions.
- Prepared feeding solutions and controlled environmental factors such as temperature and humidity to sustain healthy colonies.
- University of Toronto, Mississauga
Education
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology and Science
University of Toronto Mississauga
Toronto, ON 01.2023 - 09.2027
Skills
- Laboratory Techniques
- Animal Care Preparedness
- Interpersonal Skills
- Client Communication
- Animal handling
- Flexible schedule
- Community outreach
Certification
- Fear Free Certificate (Avian, Equine, Human, Dogs and Cats, Wilderness)
- AAHA Certificate
- CPR/First Aid for Cats and Dogs Certificate
- CPR/First Aid for Basic Life Support
- AAEP Certificate
- ACA Certificate
Volunteer Experience
- Biology Lab Assistant, University of Toronto, Mississauga, 09/01/24, 04/01/25, Assisted in cultivating and feeding insect colonies for research purposes, ensuring optimal living conditions., Prepared feeding solutions and controlled environmental factors such as temperature and humidity to sustain healthy colonies.
- RLEA Lab Volunteer, University of Toronto, Mississauga, 01/01/25, Present, Assisted in sorting and analyzing artifact and sediment samples for geoarchaeological research., Organized and categorized microscopic and excavation site photos for data documentation., Maintained lab equipment and ensured proper handling of archaeological materials.
- Volunteer, CVO (Community Outreach Canada), Toronto, 08/01/25, Present, Helped deliver accessible veterinary services to underserved communities., Engaged in health outreach, client communication, and basic animal care., Provided support in patient intake, client communication, and medical record organization.
Timeline
Volunteer
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
09.2025 - Current
Volunteer Vet Assistant/Receptionist Assistant
Bay Cat and Dog Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Volunteer
AVA Toronto
08.2025 - Current
Volunteer
CVO (Community Outreach Canada)
08.2025 - Current
RLEA Lab Assistant
University of Toronto
01.2025 - Current
Biology Lab Assistant
University of Toronto
09.2024 - 04.2025
Vet Assistant/Receptionist
Erindale Animal Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology and Science
University of Toronto Mississauga
01.2023 - 09.2027
Animal Care Experience
Vietnamese Local Farm
07.2021 - Current