Sherif Gerges

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About Sherif Gerges

An individual with a BVSc, Working as a college instructor for the veterinary assistance program at Mercer community college. Also, a certified veterinary technician (CVT, LVT) with more than 20 years experience in animal care, veterinary equipment operations and management. And more than 9 years experience as a college teacher. Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills. Listen attentively, communicate persuasively and follow through diligently. Professional Experience: Senior veterinary technician (March 2003 – present). Garden State Veterinary Specialists,Tinton Falls, NJ. Responsibilities: More than 20 years experience as a Veterinary Technician. Working with board certified veterinary surgeons assisting during orthopedic surgeries such as TTA, TPLO, RACL, FHO, MPL…etc, and soft tissue surgeries such as GDV, mass removal, splenectomy…etc. Working with board certified ophthalmologists assisting during surgeries such as cataract, corneal graft, keratectomy, lens luxation.etc. Performing laboratory tests, digital x-rays and CT. Conducting tests and helped in diagnosing illnesses and injuries of animals. Placing IV catheters, urinary catheters, drawing blood, taking laboratory tests, blood, and preparing tissue samples for testing and performing urinalysis and blood counts. Advising pet owners on safety and health practices to ensure no disease is transmitted from animals to humans. Giving medications orally and topically to animals with injuries, diseases and contamination. Training new interns and junior technicians in equipment management and operations. Conducting inventory and checking the quality of veterinary drugs. Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations pertinent to animal health. Immense ability to organize and coordinate the work of others. College Instructor (2013-present) Mercer Community College, West Windsor, NJ. Responsibilities: Teaching one of the veterinary assistance classes. Preparing all the materials for course lectures. Developing expertise in curriculum development and new course design. PowerPoint presentation. Received outstanding performance evaluations from students. Recruiting new students for the program. Pharmaceutical sales representative Minapharm pharmaceutical company, Cairo, Egypt. Responsibilities: Develop mutually beneficial partnerships with physicians, pharmacists, hospital staff, peers, and management.