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Ruth Sodden

Edinburgh,Midlothian

Summary

Accomplished pre-clinical veterinary medicine student, eager to apply knowledge and gain further practical experience. Experienced in team environments. Reputation for hard work, punctuality and willingness to learn new things. Competent handling a wide range of animals, including cats, dogs, rabbits, sheep and horses.

Work History

Volunteer Lambing Assistant

Bavelaw Farm
Edinburgh, Midlothian
03.2024 - 04.2024

Worked initially within a group, later was working alone managing the lambing shed.

Duties included:

  • Feeding
  • Cleaning
  • Subcutaneous injections
  • Tube feeding
  • Ringing male lambs
  • Wet fostering

Education

Higher National Certificate - Animal Care

Scottish Rural University College
West Lothian
09.2022 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Veterinary medicine and Surgery

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh
09.2023 -

Advanced Higher - Biology, Chemistry

St Augustine's High School
Edinburgh
09.2020 - 06.2021

Scottish Higher - Physics, Computing, Maths

St Augustine's High School
Edinburgh

Skills

  • Resourcefulness
  • Ethical decision making
  • Zoonotic disease awareness
  • Empathy towards animals
  • Time-management
  • Restraint techniques

Affiliations

  • Scottish Premiership rugby player
  • Choral singer

Timeline

Volunteer Lambing Assistant

Bavelaw Farm
03.2024 - 04.2024

Bachelor of Science - Veterinary medicine and Surgery

University of Edinburgh
09.2023 -

Higher National Certificate - Animal Care

Scottish Rural University College
09.2022 - 06.2023

Advanced Higher - Biology, Chemistry

St Augustine's High School
09.2020 - 06.2021

Scottish Higher - Physics, Computing, Maths

St Augustine's High School
Ruth Sodden