Sara Arroyave
Christchurch
Summary
Orderly and focused researcher technician. In-depth knowledge of animal health and veterinary science, background in dairy farming and animal herd management. Dedicated, dynamic and organized
at work. Maintaining accuracy and productivity through long and short-term projects. Committed and responsible person, with great capacity in practice and work both individual and as a team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Field Technician
Lincoln University
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Coordinated with research and development team to support production and boost efficiency.
- Followed research protocols when gathering data and performing lab experiments.
- Collected and recorded data at various field sites for later assessment and data analysis.
Herd Manager
Rossan Dairy LTD
06.2018 - 03.2023
- Knowledge with Halter system.
- Lame cows treatment.
- Identifies and diagnoses animal health issues, and assists with treatments and prevention.
- Records and reports on cows preparing to calve, and calves' cows in line with farm policy and hygiene and welfare for newly calved cow.
- Calf rearing.
- Evaluated animal feed rations to deliver maximum intake daily.
- Effluent management system.
- Maintained tidy, clean and well-organized cowshed for optimal productivity and professionalism.
- Planned, directed, delegated and performed daily chores for farm.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance.
Dairy Farm Assistant
Berman Holdings LTD
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring of cows, prioritizing health and wellness.
- Reported broken or damaged equipment to supervisor for repair or replacement.
- Kept farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Observed animals and notified Manager of signs of illness.
- Used tractors, trucks, trailers, and various attachments to transport animals, feed and supplies necessary for smooth and efficient farm
operations.
Veterinarian
Enmascotados Pet Shop
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions.
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
- Prevention in animal health and recommendations to pet owner.
Veterinarian
Farm "El Refugio"
07.2015 - 11.2015
- Care of clinical conditions in all productive stages of beef cattle.
- Training of workers on animal welfare practices.
- Organization and management of livestock information.
- Handling of large.
- Milking, feeding, mucking out and caring for sick or newborn livestock.
- Castration and dehorning of cattle with good animal welfare practices.
- Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care and disease management.
Education
Certificate - Animal Care Level 3
Southern Instituted of Technology
Christchurch, NZ08.2023
Certificate - Livestock Feeding
Primary ITO
Timaru11.2022
Certificate - Milk Quality And Food Safety
Primary ITO
Timaru, NZ06.2018
Bachelor of Vet. Science - Veterinarian
CES University
Medellin, Colombia11.2015
Skills
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Excel skill
- Reading comprehension
- Data collation
- Processing sample
- Verbal and written communication
- Animal welfare
- Animal prevention
- Animal Herd Management
- Veterinary Medicine
- Dairy Sanitation
- Creative Solutions
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Research Field Technician
Lincoln University
03.2023 - 02.2024
Herd Manager
Rossan Dairy LTD
06.2018 - 03.2023
Dairy Farm Assistant
Berman Holdings LTD
01.2018 - 06.2018
Veterinarian
Enmascotados Pet Shop
01.2016 - 08.2016
Veterinarian
Farm "El Refugio"
07.2015 - 11.2015
Certificate - Animal Care Level 3
Southern Instituted of Technology
Certificate - Livestock Feeding
Primary ITO
Certificate - Milk Quality And Food Safety
Primary ITO
Bachelor of Vet. Science - Veterinarian
CES University
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