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Final year student, looking to gain more experience in the agricultural and veterinary sector, with experience in suckler cattle, dairy cattle, and sheep farming systems, and within the veterinary world. Keen to learn and further develop skills.
BSc
Mainly Livestock, Mixed Farming
Final year of BSc (Hons) in Veterinary Biosciences
Full Car Licence
Tractor, Fencing
Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Lambing, Calving
Experience in driving various tractors, loading and unloading feeders etc., telehander driving/operating experience, and quadbike and trailer driving. No licences
6+ years experience on a mixed hillfarm with a beef suckler herd of 80 blue-grey cattle, and 290 ewes.
6+ year experience of lambing.
2 year experience in calving, and use of a calving jack. Experience in milking 60 Holstien cattle in a double-8 herringbone parlour.
A season lambing on an organic sheep and beef farm.
As well as farm practicals and handling from university degree.
Female
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United Kingdom
West Lothian
English
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Seasonal Farm Worker
At R******** Farm February 2018 Present
At I********Farm May 2024
Responsible for the indoor lambing system 290 sheep and gained extensive experience in lambing, calving, and livestock husbandry.
Assist with the movement, management and calving of a herd of 80 blue-grey cattle.
Diagnose and treat unwell ewes and lambs, administering medication as needed.
Received commendations for commitment and quality of work while working independently.
Assist in day-to-day management of the farm and care of livestock, as well as assisting in the upkeep and management of machinery and fields.
Assisted in maintaining organic practices at Iriewells Farm, contributing to their organic farming efforts.
Milking Hand
D******** Farm June 2024
Assisted with the milking process of 60 cows in a double-8 herringbone parlour, ensuring the health and cleanliness of dairy cattle.
Managed daily feeding and health checks of the animals, contributing to their overall welfare.
Worked collaboratively with farm staff to ensure efficient operations.
BSc in Veterinary Biosciences
University of Glasgow September 2021 Present
Final year, focussing on animal welfare, husbandry, diseases, and nutrition.
Completing various data-driven projects in R Studio, while continuing to develop various laboratory techniques.
Assisted in a dairy calf post-mortem research trial.
Member of the Hockey and Netball team within the Vet School, and part of the Farm Animal Society.
Veterinary Receptionist
VetsNow Edinburgh December Present
•Answer phone and email inquiries, providing clients with information on services, appointment availability, basic pet care advice or advice from the clinical team.
•Welcomed owners and managed the waiting room to ensure a smooth clinical operation.
•Manage patient records and appointments using Merlin and Helix practice management systems.
•Discuss financial options with clients and process payments, insurance claims, consent forms to ensure the upkeep of accurate documentation.
•Assist the clinical team in the handling and calming of pets when required.
•Handle sensitive and emergency situations with empathy, professionalism and discretion in line with the practice values.
Start: 18/05/2025 Finish: Not Specified
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