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Gemma Parkin

Gemma Parkin

Chiswick,City of London

Summary

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.


Work history

Lambing assistant work experience

Farm
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
03.2023 - 03.2023

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.


Veterinary hospital work experience

Worcester Vets
Worcester, Worcestershire
08.2022 - 08.2022

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.

Assistant to pig farmer

Richard Butterworth
Hull, Kingston upon Hull
07.2022 - 07.2022

Assisted farmer for a week in farrowing piglets.

Worked independently where possible.

Cleaned and managed areas for pigs.

Accompanied the vet where possible

Calving assistant to farmer

Pete Burdass, Farmer
Harpham, East Riding of Yorkshire
03.2022 - 03.2022

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

Education

A-Levels - A Levels: Biology; Chemistry; Mathematics + EPQ

Emanuel School
London

GCSEs 9 x Grade 9; 2 x Grade 8 -

Emanuel School
London

Skills

    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


Timeline

Lambing assistant work experience

Farm
03.2023 - 03.2023

Veterinary hospital work experience

Worcester Vets
08.2022 - 08.2022

Assistant to pig farmer

Richard Butterworth
07.2022 - 07.2022

Calving assistant to farmer

Pete Burdass, Farmer
03.2022 - 03.2022

A-Levels - A Levels: Biology; Chemistry; Mathematics + EPQ

Emanuel School

GCSEs 9 x Grade 9; 2 x Grade 8 -

Emanuel School
Gemma Parkin