Alexandra Wilhelm
Ireland
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Yard Staff
Woodpark, Godolphin Ireland
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Able to properly lead, turn out, catch and handle mares and foals
- Mucked out stables, swept yard and stacked feed and bedding to foster clean and comfortable environment for animals.
- Checked horses for wellness issues to report problems or treat minor ailments and injuries.
- Kept records of vaccinations, worming and shoeing to maintain animal health.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian, performed basic wound care and other medical aid.
- Handled foals for veterinary and farrier procedures as well as shows and professional photos
- Handled mares during teasing
Veterinary Technician/Regional Area Manager
Farm Medix Canada
06.2017 - Current
- Mastitis/milk testing
- Evaluation of individual farm issues including high SCC, elevated IBC’S and milk parlour hygiene
- On farm sterile milk sampling
- Product and service sales
- Customer support
- Social media management
Foaling Attendant/Night Watch
Castlemartin Stud
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Sole charge night watch
- Monitoring mares prior to, during and after foaling
- Assessing and treating dystocia
- Monitor and care for neonatal foals
- Liaise with veterinary support and management
- Provide detailed written foaling reports
- Administer medications (IV,IM,PO) as directed by veterinarian
Foaling Attendant/Night Watch/RVT
Owenstown Stud
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Sole charge night watch/foaling attendant
- Monitor pregnant mares for signs of parturition
- Facilitate and oversee foaling
- Care and management of perinatal mares
- Monitor the health status of neonatal foals
- Facilitated setup and aided on farm veterinary procedures
- Administer medications (IV,IM,PO) as directed by veterinarian
Stud Hand/Foal Watch
Coolmore Stud
02.2019 - 06.2020
- Daily care of mares and foals
- Cleaning and maintenance of stables and paddocks
- Assisting veterinarians and farriers
- Prepare and administer treatments
- Monitor pregnant mares for signs of parturition
- Facilitate and oversee normal foaling events
- Monitor the health status of neonatal foals
Veterinary Technician
Fundy Veterinarians Ltd
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Sole technician in charge of multiple veterinarians in a busy rural mixed practice
- Handling/restraint of equine/bovine patients
- Embryo transfer laboratory duties including recovering and grading embryos, set-up and running of cry o-chamber
- Maintenance of all large animal equipment
- Set up and assist with digital radiography
- Billing/invoicing
- Inventory management and stock orders
- In clinic laboratory duties
Veterinary Nurse
Langford Veterinary Services
11.2015 - 03.2016
- Surgical nursing duties encompassing all aspects of large animal surgery
- Theatre and instrument preparation
- Carrying out of veterinarians instructions relating to patient care
- Inventory management
- Set up and assist in radiology, ultrasound, CT scans, MIR and nuclear scintigraphy
- Assisted with lameness work-ups
- Pre/post op and inpatient nursing care
- Emergency and on call duties
Education
Diploma of Veterinary Technology -
Dalhousie University
Canada04-2014
Skills
- Foaling Monitoring
- Comprehensive Dystocia Management
- Mare and Foal Handling
- Equine Emergency Care
- Injections (IV, IM, SQ)
- Blood draws
- Radiology and Imaging Proficiency
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Biosecurity Best Practices Training
- Administrative Support
- Computer Proficiency
- Professional Conduct Training
Other Relevant Employment
- Veterinary technician, Truro Veterinary Hospital
- Track work rider/stable hand/office assistant, Muskoka Farm Australia
- Live in groom, Equis Australia
Languages
English, German
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Proficient
C2
French
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Yard Staff
Woodpark, Godolphin Ireland
02.2025 - 06.2025
Foaling Attendant/Night Watch
Castlemartin Stud
01.2023 - 02.2025
Foaling Attendant/Night Watch/RVT
Owenstown Stud
01.2021 - 06.2022
Stud Hand/Foal Watch
Coolmore Stud
02.2019 - 06.2020
Veterinary Technician/Regional Area Manager
Farm Medix Canada
06.2017 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Fundy Veterinarians Ltd
04.2016 - 07.2017
Veterinary Nurse
Langford Veterinary Services
11.2015 - 03.2016
Diploma of Veterinary Technology -
Dalhousie University
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