Rebecca Goorahoo
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at providing excellent animal care with a positive attitude and compassion. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle various demands.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animal Product Marketing Specialist
Pet Valu
08.2022 - Current
- Use relevant research and articles to provide customers with up to date information on animal care
- Create engaging email campaigns that drive sales toward pet related products
- Manage and organize a team of developers and designers
- Plan and organize marketing calendars
Veterinary Assistant
Seneca College Of Applied Arts And Technology
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Worked with dog, cats, exotics and livestock
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic
- Ensured accuracy of medical records by diligently documenting all relevant information for each patient visit
- Aided in finding forever homes for some of the animals treated. (Some animals at this facility were from a shelter and treated for student education)
Veterinary Assistant Intern
Veterinary Emergency Clinic Of Durham
09.2013 - 12.2014
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently updating patient charts
- Restocked surgical and office supplies
- Safely restrained animals during examinations
- Collected and processed laboratory samples
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas and surgical equipment
- Provided compassionate care for hospitalized animals
- Educated pet owners on preventive care measures and post-treatment instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Zoology /Animal Biology
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06.2027
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technician
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
King City, ONAssociate of Applied Science - Animal Care
Durham College
Durham, ON06.2014
Skills
- Animal Nutrition
- Patient Recordkeeping & Monitoring
- Specimen Collection
- Surgical procedures and support
- Proper Animal Restraint
- Animal Husbandry
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Animal Safety
- Animal Enrichment
Certification
Pet Valu ACE (Animal Care Expert)
Timeline
Animal Product Marketing Specialist
Pet Valu
08.2022 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Seneca College Of Applied Arts And Technology
09.2014 - 06.2015
Veterinary Assistant Intern
Veterinary Emergency Clinic Of Durham
09.2013 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Zoology /Animal Biology
Oregon State University
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technician
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Animal Care
Durham College
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