I am looking for any role where I can grow, contribute and make a difference. I am willing to learn and complete tasks outside of my field of studies as well.
Open to opportunities
Robyn Altmann
@robynaltmann
Doctor of Veterinary medicine from the university of veterinary medicine Budapest, with a focus on teaching, primarily anatomy.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a hard-working, focused, and dedicated veterinary DVM student who thrives working independently and motivates and leads a team to achieve its goals. I am driven by my passion and career goal of working with and caring for animals, and I envision myself excelling in the veterinary field through challenging cases and rewarding treatment work.
My practical experience includes Patient Care Assistant work at Village Vet Highgate, where I supported day-to-day clinic operations through restraining animals, running in-house laboratory work, cleaning kennels, and feeding and walking in-patients. I also worked as a Receptionist across multiple clinics, strengthening my client communication by answering calls, making bookings, taking payments, managing debt, handling insurance, and supporting stock control and ordering.
I bring strong animal-care and research exposure from internships and field work, including medical treatment, washing and feeding of turtles, daily hospital tasks, and informational tours at Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, plus volunteer work such as cage enrichment and wound management for reptiles. Alongside my veterinary pathway, I have experience as a Research Assistant at the University of Cape Town—including work in animal physiology and bat echolocation—and I have consistently sought opportunities that expand my technical exposure and strengthen my commitment to animal welfare.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
VH
Patient Care Assistant
Village Vet Highgate
Nov 2019 - Jul 2020 (8 months)
Provided patient care and assisted with in-house laboratory work at Village Vet Highgate. Restrained animals and supported daily clinic operations including cleaning kennels, feeding, and walking in-patients.
VH
Receptionist
Village Vet Highgate
Nov 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year)
Handled reception duties across multiple clinics for Village Vet Highgate. Managed client communications, bookings, payments, debt control, insurance, and stock ordering.
KC
Internship
Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
May 2018 - Aug 2018 (3 months)
Assisted with medical treatment and daily hospital tasks for turtles at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. Also supported informational tours and contributed to egg excavation/relocation and releases of rehabilitated turtles.
BH
Work Experience
Bryanston Veterinary Hospital
Apr 2018 - May 2018 (1 month)
Completed a short work experience placement at Bryanston Veterinary Hospital. Observed multiple surgical procedures and assisted with patient care activities including restraining.
FW
Volunteer
Friends of Free Wildlife
Mar 2018 - Apr 2018 (1 month)
Volunteered at Friends of Free Wildlife for five weeks. Supported cage enrichment, wound management for reptiles, and food preparation/feeding for multiple animal groups.
VH
Work Experience
Village Vet Highgate
Feb 2018 - Feb 2018 (0 months)
Completed a two-week work experience placement at Village Vet Highgate. Helped set up surgical procedures, including placing intravenous catheters, and assisted with laboratory work and observations.
VF
Work Experience
Vauxhall City Farm
Feb 2018 - Feb 2018 (0 months)
Completed a one-week work experience placement at Vauxhall City Farm in London.
SF
Work Experience
Surrey Docks Farm
Jan 2018 - Feb 2018 (1 month)
Completed a one-week work experience placement at Surrey Docks Farm in London.
SA
Chemistry Team
SA Agulhas 2
Oct 2017 - Nov 2017 (1 month)
Served as part of a chemistry team aboard SA Agulhas 2 during the Second International Indian Ocean Expedition (IIOE2).
BP
Head Office Branch Manager
Butlers Pizza
Jun 2013 - Sep 2017 (4 years 3 months)
Held a branch manager role from head office at Butlers Pizza.
BP
Back-up Manager
Butlers Pizza
Jun 2013 - Sep 2017 (4 years 3 months)
Worked as a back-up manager at Butlers Pizza.
BP
Telesales
Butlers Pizza
Jun 2013 - Sep 2017 (4 years 3 months)
Worked in telesales at Butlers Pizza.
BP
Customer Care
Butlers Pizza
Jun 2013 - Sep 2017 (4 years 3 months)
Worked in customer care at Butlers Pizza.
SA
Tools of the Trade Research Assistant
SA Agulhas 2
Jun 2016 - Jul 2016 (1 month)
Worked as a research assistant for Tools of the Trade aboard SA Agulhas 2.
UT
Research Assistant
University of Cape Town
Jan 2014 - Apr 2014 (3 months)
Worked as a research assistant at the University of Cape Town.
SI
SEAmester II
SEAmester II
Jul 2017 - Present (9 years)
Participated in SEAmester II in July 2017.
UU
Research Assistant
UCT Animal Physiology Research Unit
Jun 2013 - Present (13 years 1 month)
Assisted as a research assistant at the UCT Animal Physiology Research Unit. The work related to a master project on bat echolocation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest
DVM, Veterinary Medicine
2020 - 2026
Grade: 3.5
Activities and societies: Anatomy demonstrator
Completed a one-tier Master’s DVM programme in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest, begun in September 2020.
University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science (Honours), Marine Biology
Completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Marine Biology at the University of Cape Town in 2017.
University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science, Marine Biology & Applied Biology
2013 - 2016
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology & Applied Biology at the University of Cape Town from 2013 to 2016.
Herschel Girls High School
High School Studies, Science stream (Biology, Maths)
2009 - 2012
Grade: Afrikaans A; German A; Science A; Life Orientation A; Biology B+; Maths B+; English C
Activities and societies: Studied Afrikaans, German, Science, Life Orientation, Biology, Maths and English; achieved the stated grades.
Completed secondary schooling with a science-focused curriculum at Herschel Girls High School from May 2009 to 2012.
DG
Diocesan School for Girls
High School Studies, Secondary Education
2008 - 2009
Attended Diocesan School for Girls in Grahamstown from 2008 to April 2009.
Availability
Open to opportunities
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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