GRACE MANUEL ONOZUTU
Veterinary Surgeon
Abuja,FCT
Summary
Experienced veterinary surgeon offering medical, surgical and dental knowledge and abilities for well-rounded clinical support. Promotes responsible ownership by educating owners on preventative health care. Professional and polite for positive staff and customer relations. Empathetic veterinary professional versed in caring for diverse range of animals. Provides routine care to address, prevent or treat disease and illness. Proactive and concise communicator with over 20 years of industry experience.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
C.E.O.
Advance Veterinary Clinic
03.2022 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry developments and emerging technologies to support top-quality care to our patients and clients
- Provided uniquely personalized healthcare services to teeming clients including pet owners, commercial breeders, farms, zoos, and other animal enthusiasts
- Created and led a successful business culture focused on performance and results.
- Put in place clear controls for financial administration and business management.
- Recruited and managed staff with focus on delivering clear results.
- Allocated resources to teams and projects based on need, performance and availability.
- Worked with board of directors to establish objectives and decisively lead operations.
- Served as official representative of organization to public groups or government agencies.
- Directed administration and optimisation of financial operations, payroll and accounting processes.
M.D.
Nates Veterinary Consults Ltd.
10.2010 - Current
- Communicated with pet owners to discuss animal symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
- Prescribed medication to treat diagnosed conditions or illnesses.
- Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance business credibility.
- Supervised clinic staff and coordinated workflow to reduce patient wait times.
- Monitored animal health to assess progress and changes while under care.
- Guided clients on animal health, nutrition and hygiene to support at-home care.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
COO
Nifty Veterinary Services
01.2018 - 02.2022
- Ordered laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging to gain further insight into animal health.
- Administered and prescribed antibiotics and pain medication to treat infections.
- Diagnosed and treated animal diseases, injuries and dysfunctions.
- Communicated with pet owners to discuss animal symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
- Evaluated lab results to detect infections, diseases or organ function.
- Delivered vaccinations to support animal wellness and prevent illness.
- Performed surgical procedures, administering general and local anaesthetics.
- Supervised clinic staff and coordinated workflow to reduce patient wait times.
Farm Manager
TALON Nigeria Ltd.
03.2009 - 06.2011
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimising performance and minimising waste.
- Maximised operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
- Oversaw farmworkers to evaluate performance and work progress.
- Identified plants, pests and weeds to determine best way to apply pesticides and herbicides.
Farm Manager
HYGAT Farms Nigeria Ltd.
12.2008 - 01.2009
- Oversaw farmworkers to evaluate performance and work progress.
- Established and managed budgets to maintain financial controls throughout production operations.
- Monitored animals prior to, during and post-parturition to assist with associated husbandry.
- Detected disease and health problems in livestock, poultry and crops.
- Maintained buildings, water supply systems and equipment to facilitate smooth farming operations.
- Detected and managed agricultural and environmental toxins, pests and diseases to prevent product loss.
Farm Manager
FOLAD FORMED Ltd.
09.2006 - 12.2008
- Prepared feed for and fed livestock and poultry.
- Examined poultry continuously to detect illness, injury or disease.
- Collected and stored eggs, packaging for sale or delivery to market.
- Vaccinated poultry via drinking water, injection and dusting of air to reduce livestock illness or disease.
- Checked condition of livestock regularly to monitor weight gain and physical health.
- Slaughtered and dressed poultry, fish and pigs for sale or delivery to market.
Veterinary Assistant
VetWorld Ltd.
06.2003 - 09.2003
- Carried out routine health checks, administering necessary vaccinations and providing additional wellbeing advice.
- Documented animal medical history, symptoms and treatments in EHR system.
- Performed surgical procedures and follow-up to support animal recovery.
- Administered and prescribed antibiotics and pain medication to treat infections.
- Delivered emergency treatment, constantly monitoring patient condition to prevent deterioration.
- Diagnosed and treated animal diseases, injuries and skin problems.
- Conducted post-mortem examinations on deceased animals to identify cause of death.
- Performed euthanasia services and worked with clients to arrange post-death support.
- Participated in ambulatory services to ease clients the stress of always bringing pets to the clinic.
Veterinary Assistant
Zee Veterinary Clinic
06.2002 - 09.2002
- Monitored animal health to assess progress and changes while under care.
- Participated in programmes designed to prevent occurrence and spread of animal diseases.
- Dressed wounds and set broken bones to address animal injuries.
- Performed surgical procedures, administering general and local anaesthetics.
- Documented animal details and services rendered in medical charts.
- Guided clients on animal health, nutrition and hygiene to support at-home care.
- Administered and prescribed antibiotics and pain medication to treat infections.
- Diagnosed and treated animal diseases, injuries and dysfunctions.
- Evaluated lab results to detect infections, diseases or organ function.
- Delivered vaccinations to support animal wellness and prevent illness.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
University of Maiduguri
Maiduguri, Borno State12.2005
GCSEs - Sciences
Bayero University Staff School
Kano, Kano State07.1997
Skills
Animal Healthcare & Hospitality
Leadership
Coaching
Communication
Tech savvy
Customer Relations
Sales and Marketing
Internal medicine
Small animal surgery
Endoscopy
Wound management
Diagnostic imaging services
Certification
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Dec 2004
References
Engineer, Anebe Moses, Director of Road Transport Services, 234 807 722 7970, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Abuja
Interests
Wildlife Care and Preservation, Travelling, Hiking, Catering, Provision of Administrative Services and Technical Support to Project Developers & Executors, Project Management, Farm Hand Training and Support Programs, On Field Projects, Capacity Building and Human Resource Development in Agriculture
Timeline
C.E.O.
Advance Veterinary Clinic
03.2022 - Current
COO
Nifty Veterinary Services
01.2018 - 02.2022
M.D.
Nates Veterinary Consults Ltd.
10.2010 - Current
Farm Manager
TALON Nigeria Ltd.
03.2009 - 06.2011
Farm Manager
HYGAT Farms Nigeria Ltd.
12.2008 - 01.2009
Farm Manager
FOLAD FORMED Ltd.
09.2006 - 12.2008
Veterinary Assistant
VetWorld Ltd.
06.2003 - 09.2003
Veterinary Assistant
Zee Veterinary Clinic
06.2002 - 09.2002
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
University of Maiduguri
GCSEs - Sciences
Bayero University Staff School