Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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John Mingochi

John Mingochi

Mpika,Mpika

Summary

Veterinary professional prepared for high-energy environments with focus on animal welfare and clinical support. Efficient in assisting with medical procedures and maintaining patient documentation. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic settings, excelling in animal handling and client communication.

Veterinary professional with experience in animal care, medical support, and client communication. Skilled in assisting with procedures, administering medications, and performing lab tests. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability ensures seamless clinic operations. Reliable and results-driven, with compassionate approach to patient care.

Experienced with animal care and clinical support in veterinary settings. Utilizes skills in assisting with medical procedures and maintaining patient records. Knowledge of animal handling and client communication ensures smooth operations and excellent care.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

Department of Veterinary Services
02.2009 - Current
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
  • Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
  • Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.

Farm Supervisor

Falconer Home
2002 - 2009
  • Worked on cultivation plans for crop production operations.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining detailed documentation for inspections conducted by various governing bodies.
  • Increased farm efficiency by overseeing maintenance and repair of equipment, ensuring minimal downtime.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

ZAMBIAN OPEN UNIVERSITY
LUSAKA
04-2024

No Degree - ANIMAL SCIENCE

NNATURAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT COLLEGE (NRDC)
LUSAKA
05-2015

No Degree - Animal Health

ZAMBIA INSTITUTE OF ANIMAL HEALTH (ZIAH)
MAZABUKA
04-2007

Skills

  • Disease prevention and control
  • Client communication
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Patient restraint
  • Animal safety
  • Animal behavior
  • Sample collection
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Medication administration
  • Euthanasia assistance
  • Animal grooming

Accomplishments

  • Diagnosis and Treatment: I have diagnosed and treatet a wide range of animal illnesses, from routine vaccinations and checkups to complex surgeries and treatments for severe conditions in all types of animals.
  • Surgery and Procedures: I have performed surgeries, including both minor and major operations on a variety of animals, from house pets to livestock and exotic animals.
  • Animal Population Control: I have provided services like spaying and neutering to help control animal populations and prevent unwanted offsprings.
  • Public Health: I have worked with other public health officials under one health to monitor and control zoonotic diseases (diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans), contributing to the prevention of outbreaks and the protection of human health.
  • Controlling Diseases:VI have played a critical role in controlling animal diseases that can also affect human health, such as Anthrax, yellow fever, botulism, Bovine tuberculosis, Brucellosis an many other

Affiliations

  • VETERINARY ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA (VAZ)

Certification

· CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING IN RESEARCH THINKING from UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA

· CERTIFICATE of Tailor Made Training in Farm Management and entrepreneurship from AERES University through ORANGE KNOWLEDGE PROGRAM – Netherlands

· CERTIFICATE of participation in FARM BIOSECURITY AND ONE HEALTH from FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION (FAO)

Languages

English
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant

Department of Veterinary Services
02.2009 - Current

Farm Supervisor

Falconer Home
2002 - 2009

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

ZAMBIAN OPEN UNIVERSITY

No Degree - ANIMAL SCIENCE

NNATURAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT COLLEGE (NRDC)

No Degree - Animal Health

ZAMBIA INSTITUTE OF ANIMAL HEALTH (ZIAH)
John Mingochi