DENNIS KOFI COBLAVIE
Summary
Dynamic veterinarian with extensive experience at Armed Forces Veterinary Services, excelling in surgical procedures and emergency response.Very Good proven ability to educate clients on preventive care while fostering strong relationships. Skilled in disease diagnosis and effective communication, ensuring optimal animal health and welfare. Committed to maintaining high standards of veterinary care and client satisfaction. Good in teamwork and managerial roles.Also good with all aspects of supplier and third party contract management all. Have an advance IT skills. Open to learn new things.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
VETERINARIAN
ARMED FORCES VETERINARY SERVICES
ACCRA
11.2025 - Current
- Provided routine veterinary care to military and civilian working animals and pets.
- Assisted in surgical procedures
- Monitored vital signs during surgeries and other procedures and anesthetic monitoring for various cases.
- Conducted health assessments and vaccinations for service animals.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for all treated animals.
- Collaborated with military personnel on animal welfare and health protocols.
- Educated pet owners on preventive care and nutritional needs of their animals.
- Participated in emergency response efforts for injured military animals.
- Utilized veterinary software to track treatments, medications, and appointments.
- Diagnosed diseases through laboratory testing procedures such as blood work or urinalysis.
- Communicated effectively with staff members to ensure that all patients received the best possible care.
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests on animals to determine the nature of their health issues.
- Utilized imaging techniques such as radiographs, ultrasounds or CT scans to diagnose conditions in animals.
- Educated clients on responsible pet ownership topics such as spaying and neutering, vaccination schedules and flea prevention methods.
- Provided assistance and support to owners during end-stage pet illnesses, delivering comfort, compassion, and kind words.
- Provided medical treatments for sick or injured animals, such as administering medications, setting fractures, and performing surgery.
- Provided emergency services after normal business hours when needed.
- Explained disease and condition diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment options to pet and animal owners to provide information for decision-making concerning care.
- Prescribed medications for health conditions after speaking with and listening to pet owners, reviewing health history, and observing symptoms.
- Performed routine dental cleanings and extractions on animals in order to maintain oral hygiene.
- Demonstrated surgical expertise in scheduled and emergency surgeries for various animals.
- Identified potential zoonotic diseases which can spread from animals to humans.
- Supervised inventory management and placed medication orders to ensure adequate supplies at all times.
- Organized clinic activities by delegating tasks to veterinary technicians or assistants.
- Practiced large animal veterinary services for farm operations, equine stables, and animal breeding businesses.
- Fostered relationships with local animal shelters and participated in community outreach programs.
- Conducted laboratory tests to diagnose diseases and monitor treatment progress.
- Offered nutritional counseling and weight management plans for pets.
- Collaborated with veterinary technicians and support staff to ensure comprehensive care.
JUDICIAL CHAIRPERSON
SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
KUMASI
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Led review of our constitution for the school veterinary medicine.
- Facilitated meetings with faculty and stakeholders to discuss initiatives.
- Coordinated research projects and funding applications for the school.
- Engaged with community partners to enhance outreach efforts.
- Advised the executive team on matters concerning corporate governance principles and best practices.
- Resolved conflicts between Executive members and the house in a professional manner.
- Presided over disciplinary proceedings involving Executives when necessary.
- Appointed committees as appropriate and monitored their performance.
- Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
Meat Inspector
Kumasi abattoir
KUMASI
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Inspected meat products for quality and safety compliance at local abattoir.
- Monitored sanitation practices to prevent contamination during processing.
- Evaluated carcasses for signs of disease or irregularities in meat inspection.
- Collaborated with processing staff to ensure adherence to health regulations.
- Recorded inspection findings accurately for regulatory reporting purposes.
- Assisted in training new staff on proper inspection protocols and safety measures.
- Conducted routine checks on equipment to maintain operational efficiency.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding inspection outcomes and procedures.
- Monitored the entire production process for meat processing facilities to ensure compliance with established regulations.
- Audited facility operations related to HACCP programs and quality assurance systems.
- Inspected shipments of imported meats for contaminants such as salmonella or E. coli bacteria.
- Documented inspection results including observations, measurements, photographs and other relevant data according to established protocols.
- Reported any violations of food safety guidelines immediately to appropriate supervisors or government agencies.
- Adhered strictly to animal welfare regulations when inspecting live animals prior to slaughtering operations.
- Participated in training workshops covering topics such as food safety laws, proper handling techniques and industry trends.
- Maintained proper inspection, sanitation and disposal procedures to prevent contaminate food sources from being consumed.
- Marked materials with grade or acceptance status.
Veterinarian
AMAKOM VETERINARY CLINIC
KUMASI
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided routine veterinary care to military working animals and pets.
- Assisted in surgical procedures and anesthetic monitoring for various cases.
- Conducted health assessments and vaccinations for service animals.
- Monitored vital signs during surgeries and other procedures.
- Educated clients on responsible pet ownership topics such as spaying and neutering, vaccination schedules and flea prevention methods.
- Completed full assessments of small and large animals.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
KUMASI, GHANA 09.2019 - 08.2025
Skills
- Veterinary care
- Surgical assistance
- Health assessments
- Client education
- Team collaboration
- Laboratory testing
- Disease diagnosis
- Emergency response
- Owner relations
- Veterinary surgery
- Treatment Planning
- Surgical procedures
- Vaccinations
- Stress resilience
- Effective owner communication
- Anesthesia administration
- Staff mentoring
- Behavioral counseling
- Worker oversight
- Active listening
- Quality assurance monitoring
- Customer service
- Warehousing coordination
- Performance reporting
- Shipment coordination
- Logistics management
- Export licensing
- Goods tracing
- Logistics coordination
- Medical recordkeeping
- IT documentation
- Data entry
Languages
English
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
- DVM
Timeline
VETERINARIAN
ARMED FORCES VETERINARY SERVICES
11.2025 - Current
JUDICIAL CHAIRPERSON
SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
01.2025 - 08.2025
Meat Inspector
Kumasi abattoir
03.2024 - 08.2024
Veterinarian
AMAKOM VETERINARY CLINIC
02.2023 - 08.2023
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
09.2019 - 08.2025