Simon Muwesa
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Hard- working and humble candidate seeks long term position . Motivated to grow and establish a career in the company . Able to work independently and show attention to detail.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant Paraprofessional Merit
A CARING DOCTOR MINNESOTA-BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL
11.2020 - 10.2024
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
- Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment.
- Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.
- Performed testing and completed blood counts.
- Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
- Kept detailed records of animal treatments and medications.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
- Gained valuable experience providing top-notch care for animals in a renowned organization.
- Proficient in diagnostic inference of blood values, blood work, and preventive care, ensuring the health and well-being of all patients.
- Utilized strong communication skills to liaise between veterinarians, clients, and other staff members.
- Committed to maintaining a high standard of care and continuously seeking opportunities for professional growth through a mutual benefit perspective
Farm Worker
Noshbush Dairy
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Proper feeding of various ages of cattle
- Cattle identification,Herd Health monitoring,milking and milk storage,record keeping
- Recognize Health concerns and potential problems with the heifers
- Recognize signs of calving and assist with birth
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
Veterinary Officer
Uganda Government
05.2016 - 09.2018
- Maintain public health chain for safe animal food products
- provision of veterinary extension services to farmers
- Implemented government programs such as operation wealth creation projects through identifying registering and profiling beneficiaries and distribution of inputs
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions to long held government bureaucracy
- Managed medication administration, dispensed prescriptions and replenished inventory.
- Communicated with Animal owners both farm and pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
- Worked with local organizations, wildlife officers , county staff and service providers to provide pro bono veterinary services to animal
Consultant-sales
Apollo Fisheries PVT LTD
10.2015 - 01.2016
- Educated clients on company the new prescription Royal Canine food products
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Increased company client base through product-advertisements,Exhibitions and outreach to potential Retail outlets and customers
- I spear headed the organization of the first ever Company Product Exhibition at a Veterinary annual Symposium
Shelter Assistant
Uganda Society For Protection Of Animal Rights (USPCA)
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Updated the Client Date base with scheduling appointments and follow up on treatments and payments
- offered Ambulatory services to emergencies
- Monitored and evaluated impact of social services on community.
- Assisted in developing grant proposals to support social service initiatives.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with community members to facilitate veterinary preventative outreach activities such as mass preventative disease vaccinations/ free neuter and spay to deserving/qualifying communities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Medicine
Makerere University
Kampala,Uganda.2015
High School Diploma -
St Mary's Colledge Kisubi
Kisubi, Uganda12.2008
Certificate -
Nakasero Primary School
Kampala,Uganda12.2002
Skills
- Lab operations
- Pre,maintaining,post anesthesia induction and monitoring
- Surgical technical procedures
- Emergency and preventive care
- Ecto and Endo Parasite control
- Radiology techniques
- Client and team communication skills
- Careful restraint using board approved and recommended technics
- Agility and efficient decision making under stressfully environment or conditions to ensure smooth work operations alleviating overall team stress
Certification
To obtain an Accredited equivalent for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.(ECFVG®)- AVMA
www.avma.org
Candidate for Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates
The Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) certification program is a four-step
process accepted by state veterinary regulatory boards and the federal government for licensure and certain
employment in veterinary medicine. The steps include:
1. Enrollment and verification of veterinary college credentials.
2. Assessment of English language proficiency.
3. Evaluation of basic and clinical veterinary science knowledge.
4. Assessment of hands-on clinical veterinary skills.
The program also includes updated requirements for candidates who enroll on or after July 1, 2014, particularly
regarding surgery.
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with hospital leadership to identify barriers to Accreditation program for eligible non citizens residents, focusing on mutual benefits . Assisted in developing streamlined roles to help these individuals become exam ready and meet accreditation requirements
- Collaborated with team of legal experts on Human Rights as expert witness on documenting and submitting research paper to the united Nations
- Participated in several volunteering activities
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant Paraprofessional Merit
A CARING DOCTOR MINNESOTA-BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL
11.2020 - 10.2024
Farm Worker
Noshbush Dairy
10.2018 - 08.2019
Veterinary Officer
Uganda Government
05.2016 - 09.2018
Consultant-sales
Apollo Fisheries PVT LTD
10.2015 - 01.2016
Shelter Assistant
Uganda Society For Protection Of Animal Rights (USPCA)
09.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Medicine
Makerere University
High School Diploma -
St Mary's Colledge Kisubi
Certificate -
Nakasero Primary School
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