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Paulina Aranda

Veterinarian
Lethbridge,AB

Summary

Veterinarian graduated from Mexico and immigrated to Canada to continue developing career in the area of production animals. With almost 7 years of experience working as consulting assistant in the area of beef cattle industry and now registered as a Bovine Veterinarian. Strong passion to support the improvement of animal health and welfare. Willingness to learn and to build strong relationships to advocate for the Canadian beef industry.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
33
33
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Consultant Assistant

Lethbridge Animal Clinic
10.2018 - Current
  • Restricted feeder management

- Creating arrival and quarterly audit reports in collaboration with veterinarians
- Communicating compliance issues

  • Meat Inspection Services:

- Conducting emergency slaughter on farm
- Acting as Appointed Meat Inspector

  • Post Mortem management for Canadian clients:

- Developing a profound knowledge about beef cattle pathology

- Collecting photos and history of individual animals to create a detailed report for veterinarians for diagnosis

  • Post Mortem management for Mexican clients:

- Diagnosing calf postmortems

  • Crew Presentations:

- Creating and modifying existing crew presentations in English and Spanish

-Presenter for Spanish speaking feedlot staff

  • CA training:

- Preparing standard training material (necropsy manual, mortality diagnosis codes and definitions)

  • Veterinary Assistance:

- Assisting common Bovine surgeries (rectal and vaginal prolapse, C-section, fistula, eye enucleation)

-Supporting calf exams and procedures (casting broken leg, preparing intravenous infusion)

-Supporting Bull Semen Evaluation

-Supporting Pregnancy Testing

Penchecker and Processor

Canada Gold Beef Inc
11.2014 - 03.2016
  • Feedlot capacity: 15,000 head of sheep
  • Identifying and treating sick animals according to protocol
  • Capturing medical records on management software (DG Pro)
  • Responsible for efficient and safe sorting and loading finished animals
  • Assisting surgical procedures such as rectal prolapses and dystocia

Veterinary Physician

Local Livestock Association Of Pig
01.2014 - 06.2014
  • Providing technical advice to clients
  • Coordinating client semen requirements with the center of genetic improvement (CMG)
  • Analyzing and presenting growth proposals based on projects coordinated with suppliers and management
  • Supporting responsibilities creating export certificates

Research Projects in Genetic Improvement of Dairy

National Research Institute Forestry, Agricultural
10.2012 - 01.2014
  • On farm collection of animal identification and samples for genotypic evaluation and verification
  • Supporting phenotype evaluation of Holstein cows
  • Capturing and analyzing data for Genetic Evaluation, editing and publishing results of genomic values

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - CCVR Pathway To Limited Licensure Assessment

Canadian Council of Veterinary Registrars
Ottawa, Canada
06.2024 - 04.2025

Accredited Veterinarian - Export of Bovines To The USA

CFIA Veterinary Accreditation Program
Lethbridge, Alberta
05.2025 - Current

Appointed Meat Inspector -

AB Agriculture & Irrigation Food Safety Branch
Edmonton, AB
01.2020 - Current

No Degree - English As A Second Language Semester Program

University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
05.2001 - 07.2021

No Degree - Language Instruction For Newcomers To Canada

Lethbridge College
Lethbridge, AB
08.2017 - 08.2018

Diploma - Veterinary Assistant

Ashworth College Online Program
Georgia, US
08.2016 - 08.2017

Veterinary Medicine -

Autonomous University of Queretaro
Queretaro, Mexico
07.2007 - 06.2012

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Adherence to established guidelines

Self-motivated approach

Organized: keep workspace organized to ensure efficiency

Dependable team collaborator

Committed and punctual professional

Proficient in problem-solving

Consistent and respectful contributor

Timeline

Accredited Veterinarian - Export of Bovines To The USA

CFIA Veterinary Accreditation Program
05.2025 - Current

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - CCVR Pathway To Limited Licensure Assessment

Canadian Council of Veterinary Registrars
06.2024 - 04.2025

Appointed Meat Inspector -

AB Agriculture & Irrigation Food Safety Branch
01.2020 - Current

Consultant Assistant

Lethbridge Animal Clinic
10.2018 - Current

No Degree - Language Instruction For Newcomers To Canada

Lethbridge College
08.2017 - 08.2018

Diploma - Veterinary Assistant

Ashworth College Online Program
08.2016 - 08.2017

Penchecker and Processor

Canada Gold Beef Inc
11.2014 - 03.2016

Veterinary Physician

Local Livestock Association Of Pig
01.2014 - 06.2014

Research Projects in Genetic Improvement of Dairy

National Research Institute Forestry, Agricultural
10.2012 - 01.2014

Veterinary Medicine -

Autonomous University of Queretaro
07.2007 - 06.2012

No Degree - English As A Second Language Semester Program

University of Calgary
05.2001 - 07.2021
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