Sydney Storie
399 Atwood Road
Grand Forks, B.C V0H 1H9
(1-250-446-2400)
S.storie@alumni.ubc.ca
Objective Veterinary Technician Assistant with opportunity for advancement.
Animal Nursing and Caring Skills
- Learned how to care, feed, exercise, and groom many animals from cattle, dogs, llamas, horses, pigs, cats from a young age.
- Raised and bred Saint Bernard’s, assisted in dew-claw removals, microchipping and socializing and training of the puppies.
- The birth of the pups cultivates my passion for animal welfare, compassion, and nurturing attitude to care for others.
- Cared for sick calves with pneumonia and cryptosporidium.
Surgical Skills
- Participated in surgeries to administer drugs, shots, take blood, and x-rays.
- Worked as a veterinary assistant in spays and neuters, fractures, and rod replacements.
- Serviced farrier and routinely attended house calls with veterinarians.
Education
Currently attending the University of British Columbia – B.A., Major in Psychology – September 2016 to November 2020.
University of British Columbia Go Global Exchange to the University of New South Wales– 2019.
Thompson Rivers University Women in Trades Training (WITT) – January to May 2016.
Thompson Rivers University Animal Welfare Certificate Program achieving a final grade of 99% – September 2015 to April 2016.
Employment
Veterinary assistant (part-time, 2014-2017) – Grand Forks Central Veterinary Services.
Veterinary assistant (part-time, summers 2018-2020) – Kettle River Veterinary Services.
Dog grooming & Boarding. Home business during summer months (2016-2020) – Kennels on the Kettle.
Pharmacy Technician (part-time, 2015-2020) – Boundary Pharmacy.
Volunteer Work Experience
Volunteered at a veterinary clinic in Brasil – 2013 and 2014.
Assisted in breeding and raising Registered Saint Bernard dogs (microchipping and dewclaw removal) – 2012 to 2017.
Certificates
Animal Welfare Certificate
Pet Nutrition Certificate
Animal Care Certificate
Animal Psychology Certificate
Veterinary support Certificate
Animal Grooming Certificate
Animal Training and Pet Sitting Certificate
Blue Creek Outfitting certificate-horse training camp
Interests
Languages and Travel
- I have a passion for travelling, I have visited many parts of the world including Europe, North America, South America, Panama, and Australia.
- Ability to speak fluent Portuguese as well as understand a little French and Spanish.
Athletics
- Soccer, volleyball, basketball, hockey, golf, horseback riding, skiing and snowboarding.
References Available on request.