Lauren Vankuppeveld
Emergency Veterinarian at VCA Canada Calgary Animal Referral & Emergency Centre- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Experience
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VCA Canada Calgary Animal Referral & Emergency Centre
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Canada
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Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Emergency Veterinarian
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Jul 2021 - Present
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Small Animal Rotating Intern at VCA Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre (CARE)
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May 2020 - Jun 2021
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University of Calgary
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Veterinary Student
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Sep 2016 - May 2020
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Student Research Assistant
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
Reindeer chronic wasting disease immunization study: led reindeer handling, vaccine administration and blood collection of UCVM reindeer herd. Analyzed vaccination titres, performed western blots and presented research at the University of Calgary SURE research symposium.
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Calgary Association of Verterinary Students (CAVS) Wellness Chair
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Nov 2016 - Jan 2018
Served as an advocate for student mental health and wellness by organizing free events to encourage a sense of school community and to foster relationships among students from all years of the program. Founded Beagle Yoga sessions, which allow students to connect with the teaching animals and relax with a yoga instructor. Provided a new Foosball table, card supplies during valentines day, hot chocolate in the winter and an easter egg hunt in the spring, as well as organized Wellness Weekend which is free to students and features unique speakers, teambuilding activities and healthy food.
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Edmonton South Animal Hospital and Spay & Neuter Centre
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Canada
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Veterinary
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Veterinary Student
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
Worked alongside veterinarians and technicians to provide tailored patient care through efficient history gathering, sample collection, diagnostic procedures, treatment administration, anesthetic monitoring and minor surgical procedures. Worked alongside veterinarians and technicians to provide tailored patient care through efficient history gathering, sample collection, diagnostic procedures, treatment administration, anesthetic monitoring and minor surgical procedures.
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Strathcona County
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Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Lifeguard
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Apr 2012 - Aug 2016
As a senior lifeguard I was responsible for training new hires, administering first aid, responding to emergencies, and maintaining pool operations.
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Aquatics Instructor
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Mar 2012 - Aug 2016
Taught water safety and swimming skills to all ages and skill levels including adults and special needs individuals as an aquatic instructor. Responsible for developing lesson plans, catering to individual learning styles and ensuring patron safety in the water.
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Education
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University of Calgary
Veterinary Medicine -
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Science in Animal Health