Jodine van der Merwe (Koen)
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Experience
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University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest
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Hungary
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Student
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Sep 2020 - Present
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Veterinary Hospital
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United Kingdom
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Veterinary Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant
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2014 - Feb 2020
Observed and assisted at various veterinary practices alongside general and specialist veterinarians. - Cape Animal Medical Centre in association with Tygerberg Animal Hospital and dentistry department - Noordhoek Veterinary Clinic - TEARS Animal Hospital - Noordhoek Equine - State veterinarian Dr Gary Buhrmann (WP) & other freelance/ self-employed vets Observed and assisted at various veterinary practices alongside general and specialist veterinarians. - Cape Animal Medical Centre in association with Tygerberg Animal Hospital and dentistry department - Noordhoek Veterinary Clinic - TEARS Animal Hospital - Noordhoek Equine - State veterinarian Dr Gary Buhrmann (WP) & other freelance/ self-employed vets
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Research Assistant
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Jun 2019 - Oct 2019
Research Assistant for the Kalahari Meerkat Project, run by Cambridge University Department of Zoology. Worked in the laboratory doing research on the breeding, physiology and behavior of Damaraland molerats within and between colonies. Assisted Dr Carin Bernardo with taking blood, dental procedures, sedation and minor surgeries. Research Assistant for the Kalahari Meerkat Project, run by Cambridge University Department of Zoology. Worked in the laboratory doing research on the breeding, physiology and behavior of Damaraland molerats within and between colonies. Assisted Dr Carin Bernardo with taking blood, dental procedures, sedation and minor surgeries.
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Cheetah Outreach
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South Africa
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Non-profit Organizations
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Volunteer
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Jan 2019 - Jun 2019
Participate in cleaning of various enclosures, giving tours of Cheetah Outreach, educating guests about conservation and protection of threatened and endangered species, handling and feeding of animals namely cheetahs, servals, caracals, meerkats, tortoises, bat-eared foxes and Anatolian shepherd dogs. Participate in cleaning of various enclosures, giving tours of Cheetah Outreach, educating guests about conservation and protection of threatened and endangered species, handling and feeding of animals namely cheetahs, servals, caracals, meerkats, tortoises, bat-eared foxes and Anatolian shepherd dogs.
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Volunteer
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Jan 2019 - Jun 2019
Volunteer at Eagle Encounters, a non-profit organization for the care of eagles, hawks, falcons, kestrels, buzzards, owls etc. Work included feeding of raptors, cleaning enclosures, tours, talking to and teaching guests about raptors and conservation. Volunteer at Eagle Encounters, a non-profit organization for the care of eagles, hawks, falcons, kestrels, buzzards, owls etc. Work included feeding of raptors, cleaning enclosures, tours, talking to and teaching guests about raptors and conservation.
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Two Oceans Aquarium
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South Africa
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Volunteer
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2014 - Feb 2019
Volunteer work including feeding of penguins and seabirds and administration of medication. Husbandry and handling of various marine animals as well as guided tours, preparing food for animals and cleaning various exhibits. Volunteer work including feeding of penguins and seabirds and administration of medication. Husbandry and handling of various marine animals as well as guided tours, preparing food for animals and cleaning various exhibits.
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Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB)
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South Africa
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Feb 2018 - Jul 2018
Internship involving the handling, feeding and cleaning of seabirds, administration of medication, food preparation as well as chick rearing, cleaning of pens, equipment and the centre. Internship involving the handling, feeding and cleaning of seabirds, administration of medication, food preparation as well as chick rearing, cleaning of pens, equipment and the centre.
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Education
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Stellenbosch University
Bachelor of Science - BSc, Animal science and Conservation Ecology -
Stellenbosch University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Animal Sciences