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Vitoria Mattos Pereira

Laramie,WY

Summary

With over nine years of veterinary science expertise and six years in animal research across Brazil, the UK, and the USA, I have led six major research projects and actively contributed to over 15 others, demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills. My work has been recognized in numerous peer-reviewed publications, underscoring my proficiency in data analysis, recordkeeping, and regulatory compliance. Due to my veterinary degree and my current PhD studies got deeply knowledge about animal research and the best practices following the main regulations systems such as XXX.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Lab Animal Research Assistant

Delray Beach, Florida
01.2017 - Current
  • Inspect, collect, interpret, analyze and compile data obtained from material testing.
  • Offer familiarity in basic hand and machine tools.
  • Expertly restraint animals for procedures or basic handling. 
  • Retain a sterile environment throughout the facility. 

Volunteer

Delray Beach, Florida
08.2016 - Current
  • Assisting Girl Scouts earn their badges by hosting events corresponding to their goals.
  • Help sell Girl Scouts cookies by advertising throughout campus.
  • Overall act as role models to the Girl Scouts. 

Volunteer

Wildlife Waterfowl Center
08.2016 - 12.2016
  • Assisted in general maintenance of the facility.
  • Assisted in restraining animals for transportation. 

Veterinary Assistant/Customer Service Consultant

Banfield Pet Hospital
03.2013 - 10.2016
  • Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries.
  • Performed routine laboratory procedures such as hematology, microbiology, parasitology, exfoliative cytology, blood chemistry, coprology, urinalysis and serology.
  • Reviewed vaccination records, and prepare and administer vaccinations according to clinic protocols.
  • Monitored patient vital signs during surgical procedures, and notified veterinarian of changes in stability.
  • Operated x-ray machines and exposed radiographic films.
  • Prepared animals for surgery, including clipping, scrubbing, and disinfecting operative site.
  • Organized, labeled and restocked supplies and pet food.
  • Strategically scheduled patient appointments to maintain workflows.
  • Confirmed that appropriate changes were made to resolve customers' problems.
  • Trained new employees on company customer service policies and service level standards.

Voluteer/Kennel Assistant

Derk's Animal Clinic
08.2012 - 06.2013
  • Assisted in maintaining cleanliness throughout the facility.
  • Assisted in filing medical records.

Education

Ph.D. - Biomedical Science

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY
06.2025

Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Medicine

University of Sao Paulo (USP)
Sao Paulo, BR
01.2021

Skills

  • Cooperative team member
  • Energetic and organized
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Research Ethics
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Motivated
  • Lab animal restraint
  • Data Analysis
  • Project Planning
  • Report Preparation
  • Creating Presentations

Accomplishments

Research Assistant - University of Wyoming, USA

  • Collaborated with private and academic teams in the development of five research projects involving animal research, including porcine and rodent species.
  • Detailed and accountable documentation of results accomplished during the years, together with creations of SOPs and forms for better quality control of research conducted into the lab.
  • Trained and supervised undergraduate and graduate students in best practices for managing animal research, enhancing laboratory efficiency and compliance.

Regulatory Affairs Assistant - Botupharma, BR

  • Planned and monitored veterinary clinical trials for equine and canine medications, overseeing trial execution and data integrity.
  • Investigated and analyzed information for veterinary drug registration, ensuring compliance with federal regulations (MAPA).

CPABR - Brazilian Animal Research Center (CPABR)

  • Assisted with veterinary clinical trials execution for drug development in canine, rodent, feline, porcine and bovine species.
  • Documented SOP updates and miss conduction which led to better team training and protocol adherence.

Certifications

  • National Society of Leadership and Sucess
  • National Honors Society

Affiliations

  • Kappa Delta Sorority 
  • Campus Outreach 
  • Pre-Veterinary Club 
  • Prevent Child Abuse America 

Timeline

Lab Animal Research Assistant

Delray Beach, Florida
01.2017 - Current

Volunteer

Delray Beach, Florida
08.2016 - Current

Volunteer

Wildlife Waterfowl Center
08.2016 - 12.2016

Veterinary Assistant/Customer Service Consultant

Banfield Pet Hospital
03.2013 - 10.2016

Voluteer/Kennel Assistant

Derk's Animal Clinic
08.2012 - 06.2013

Ph.D. - Biomedical Science

University of Wyoming

Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Medicine

University of Sao Paulo (USP)
Vitoria Mattos Pereira