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Raymond Le Heiget

St.Claude,MB

Summary

I have over thirty years of intense livestock experience. I understand how to get a livestock product from gate to plate, and every step of the process. This includes HACCP and Process Controls.

I have a passion for management and production. I like the challenge of can we do it better, more efficient and for less cost.

I have experience with regenerative agriculture, using livestock to replenish and rebuild the soils.



Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinarian in Charge

Canadian Food Inspection Agency
04.2014 - Current

- Implement Safe Food for Canadians Regulations, Safe Food for Canadian Act, Health of Animals Acts, Health of Animals Regulation, Canadian Food and Drug Act, Canadian Food and Drug Regulation

- Disposition of Carcasses to determine eligibility for human consumption.

- Inspection of live animals and carcasses to determine presence or absence of Foreign Animal Disease.

- Overseeing of staff

- Auditing of Food Processing manufacturing

Regulatory Veterinarian

Manitoba Harness Racing
06.1994 - 09.2022

- Lameness exams

- Blood collection for illegal drug detection


Animal Health Veterinarian

Canadian Food Inspection Agency
04.2006 - 04.2014

- Testing for Export/Import of livestock, pets.

- Managing of quarantines for Import/Export

- Implementation of Meat Inspection Act at Provincial Abattoirs

- Audits of Provincially inspected Abattoirs

- Auditing of National Livestock Identification System, at abattoir, retail stores, auction mart, assembly points and farms

- Auditing of Specified Residual Material policy at abattoir, retail stores, auction mart, assembly points and farms


Owner/Veterinarian

Sandstone Veterinary Services
08.1997 - 04.2008
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.

- Prepared, monitored and implemented health programs in large swine production units.

- Supplied health products to swine production units

- Created and helped implement biosecurity

- Export of piglets to United States

Associate Veterinarian

Winnipeg Spay And Neuter Clinic
09.1994 - 07.1997
  • Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
  • Gathered pet health histories and symptoms to identify root cause of medical issues.
  • Performed both scheduled and emergent surgeries on small animals and exotic species.
  • Developed dietary and nutritional plans to help animals reach and maintain optimal weight.
  • Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions.
  • Induced anesthesia by inhalation or intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection.
  • Helped improve animal wellbeing by advising owners on better care strategies and treatment options.
  • Quarantined infected animals for specialized treatment to curtail disease spread.
  • Diagnosed animal diseases through examinations, observation and testing.
  • Maintained detailed diagnosis and treatment records for future reference.
  • Euthanized animals humanely due to conditions such as cancer or advanced age.
  • Dressed wounds and prescribed medication to prevent infection.

Associate Veterinarian

St. Claude Veterinary Clinic
04.1993 - 06.1994
  • Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
  • Managed medication administration, dispensed prescriptions and replenished inventory, carefully accounting for controlled substances.
  • Gathered pet health histories and symptoms to identify root cause of medical issues.
  • Performed both scheduled and emergent surgeries on small animals and exotic species.
  • Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions.
  • Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management and emergency medicine in small animals.
  • Examined large and small animals to detect and determine nature of diseases or injuries.
  • Developed personal veterinary medicine practice with specialties in preventive care and chronic disease management.
  • Induced anesthesia by inhalation or intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection.
  • Helped improve animal wellbeing by advising owners on better care strategies and treatment options.
  • Diagnosed animal diseases through examinations, observation and testing.
  • Collected animal blood samples and prepared specimens for shipment and laboratory testing.
  • Euthanized animals humanely due to conditions such as cancer or advanced age.
  • Dressed wounds and prescribed medication to prevent infection.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

Faculty of Agriculture University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Canada

M.D. - Veterinary Medicine

Western College of Veterinary Medicine
Saskatoon, Canada
05.1993

High School Diploma -

St. Claude School Complex
St. Claude, MB
06.1986

Skills

- Pathology

- Detection of Foreign Animal Disease

- Staff Supervision

- Animal Welfare

- Management

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Veterinarian in Charge

Canadian Food Inspection Agency
04.2014 - Current

Animal Health Veterinarian

Canadian Food Inspection Agency
04.2006 - 04.2014

Owner/Veterinarian

Sandstone Veterinary Services
08.1997 - 04.2008

Associate Veterinarian

Winnipeg Spay And Neuter Clinic
09.1994 - 07.1997

Regulatory Veterinarian

Manitoba Harness Racing
06.1994 - 09.2022

Associate Veterinarian

St. Claude Veterinary Clinic
04.1993 - 06.1994

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

Faculty of Agriculture University of Manitoba

M.D. - Veterinary Medicine

Western College of Veterinary Medicine

High School Diploma -

St. Claude School Complex
Raymond Le Heiget