Simone Benedetto
AURORA,ON
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate animal care professional with extensive experience as a Veterinary Assistant. Seeking a role as an Animal Husbandry Technician at McMaster University's Faculty of Health Sciences' Central Animal Facilities, where I can utilize my expertise in animal handling and husbandry to contribute to the welfare of research animals and support the institution's mission.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
VCA 404 Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital
12.2023 - Current
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
- Restrained animals during examinations
- Feed & cared for animals
- Ensured accuracy of medical records by diligently documenting all relevant information for each patient visit.
Waitress
La Mexicanada
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Waitress
Sunset Grill
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Served food and drinks, removed dirty dishes, and refilled beverages to enhance dining experience.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers
- Followed health and safety regulations relevant to hospitality industry to minimize accidents, incidents and liability to restaurant.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavours, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Carried out opening and closing shift duties to keep restaurant working efficiently
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON04.2025
High School Diploma -
St. Maximilian Kolbe High School
Aurora, ON06.2021
Skills
- Medical record-keeping
- Animal care
- Proper animal restraint
- Dedicated
- Attention to Detail
Volunteer Experience
404 Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital- Veterinary Assistant Volunteer
Newmarket, ON
08/2023-11/20323
- Cleaned cages, equipment, and practice areas
- Walked dogs
- Swept & mopped floors as needed
- Laundry-fold and put away in respective departments
- Restocked supplies as needed (needles, medication, etc)
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
VCA 404 Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Waitress
La Mexicanada
06.2023 - 11.2023
Waitress
Sunset Grill
03.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
McMaster University
High School Diploma -
St. Maximilian Kolbe High School
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