I am a responsible and hard working 17 year old: I am aiming to be a vet specialising in farm animals, and also to row for England.
I am studying Biology, Chemistry and Maths at A level, and have just completed an EPQ researching the epidemiology of bovine tuberculosis.
Over the last few years I have had a range of work experience with farm animals: cows, pigs and sheep. I have also had an extended period of work experience in a veterinary hospital.
My sporting passion is rowing, and as well as being a good rower, (recently been awarded Oarswoman of the Year school award), I have helped to coach younger people in rowing at my club over several summers, and I am currently Girls Rowing Captain at school.
I am looking for summer work that involves working with people so that I may supplement my veterinary experience and rowing coaching experience by further developing my strong interpersonal skills.
Assisted farmer and farm hands in the delivery of lambs during peak lambing season.
Accompanied farm vet where possible.
Worked independently for two days in lambing sheds.
Attended vet consultations with pets and owners.
Observed animal surgery: dogs, cats, rabbits and a tortoise!
Assisted the veterinary nurses where possible.
Discussed the life of vets.
Assisted farmer for a week in farrowing piglets.
Worked independently where possible.
Cleaned and managed areas for pigs.
Accompanied the vet where possible
Assisted farmer with calving.
Accompanied vet
Assisted vet in breach birth other complicated calf births.
Helped farmers wife on incidental business.
Spent time in the dairy with milk man to understand the milk business
Great interpersonal skills
Strong communications skills
Team leadership
Problem solving
Organisation and planning skills
Research capability
Evidenced by:
Emanuel school prefect; Girls rowing captain; coaching rowing juniors; Duke of Edinburgh- Bronze; sports scholar; academic scholar; Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) in bovine tuberculosis