Sumaila Zuberu
Accra
Summary
A driven and dedicated veterinary nursing graduate offering many years of superior performance, including advanced knowledge in animal care, clinical diagnoses, chronic and acute conditions and minor surgery and theatre practices. Readily available to provide animal health care and diagnosing scheduled and emergent health conditions in both small and large animals. Resourceful and has a stronghold in small and large animal medicine clinics, animal management and care. Able to manage high-volume client load while delivering quality and compassionate care. Also committed to strengthening and improving animal health care at both the district and national level.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Nurse (National Service Personnel)
Lemla Veterinary Services
Accra
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Practiced veterinary nursing with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management, and emergency medicine in small animals.
- Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions.
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
- Developed personal veterinary nursing practice with specialties in preventive care and chronic disease management.
- Gathered pet health histories and symptoms to identify root cause of medical issues.
- Managed medication administration, dispensed prescriptions and replenished inventory, carefully accounting for controlled substances.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Induced anesthesia by inhalation or intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection.
- Maintained detailed diagnosis and treatment records for future reference.
- Helped improve animal wellbeing by advising owners on better care strategies and treatment options.
- Collected animal blood samples and prepared specimens for shipment and laboratory testing.
Veterinary Nursing Intern
Saboba District - Northern Region
Saboba
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Reviewed general health conditions, physically examined, diagnosed and helped treat farm animals (small and large ruminants). Involved in routine practices on farm animals such as deworming, ectoparasite control and biosecurity enhancement on farms.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Veterinary Nursing Intern
Tamale - Northern Region
Tamale
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Prophylactic treatment of small and large farm animals (ruminants, pigs)
- Mass vaccination of small and large farm animals (PPR, Anthrax, Rabies)
- Public education on endemic diseases, especially Rabies with emphasis on public health and preventive care, disease management, and emergency medicine in small and large animals.
- Assisted in major and minor surgeries in farm animals. (pig and sheep castration, rumenotomy in cattle and sheep).
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Nursing
University For Development Studies
Tamale, Ghana09.2021
High School Diploma -
Kalpohin Senior High School
Tamale, Ghana05.2017
High School Diploma -
Kukuo A.M.E Zion Junior High School
Tamale, Ghana06.2014
Skills
- Canine and Feline Intubation
- Proper Animal Restraint
- Pet Medication
- Animal Behavior Knowledge
- Emergency Situations
- Emergent Animal Care
- Vaccination Administration
- Dental Procedures
- General Anesthesia Monitoring
- Veterinarian Communication
- Illness Identification and Treatment
- Chronic and Acute Conditions
- Disease Control
- Emergency First Aid
- Microsoft Office
Languages
Dagbani, Gonja
Native Speaker
English
Advanced (C1)
Hausa
Intermediate
B1
Twi
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Veterinary Nurse (National Service Personnel)
Lemla Veterinary Services
11.2021 - 09.2022
Veterinary Nursing Intern
Saboba District - Northern Region
07.2020 - 09.2020
Veterinary Nursing Intern
Tamale - Northern Region
10.2019 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Nursing
University For Development Studies
High School Diploma -
Kalpohin Senior High School
High School Diploma -
Kukuo A.M.E Zion Junior High School
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