Miguel Melo

Experience

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  Zoo de Barcelona

  Oct 2018 - Dec 2018

  Erasmus+ Intern

  - Gained hands-on experience with the care and management of wild animals in captivity, with a particular focus on preventive medicine. - Assisted the veterinary team in medical and surgical procedures. - Performed postmortem examinations and aided in animal transport between facilities.

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  Justus Liebig University Giessen

  Apr 2019 - May 2019

  Erasmus+ Intern

  Klinik für Vögel, Reptilien, Amphibien und Fische:- Conducted clinical examinations, monitoring, and treatment of exotic and wild birds and reptiles. - Assisted in diagnostic techniques, such as radiography, ultrasound, and endoscopy.- Performed laboratory techniques, including hematology and parasitology. - Handled urgent cases of wild and exotic species and performed postmortem examinations.

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  Hospital Veterinário das Laranjeiras

  Dec 2022 - Jun 2023

  Veterinarian

  - Diagnosed and treated small domestic animals, focusing on clinical cases. - Monitored vital signs of recovering animals. - Developed critical thinking and rapid decision-making in high-pressure scenarios (medical emergencies). - Performed laboratory and imaging tests and collected biological samples. - Communicated with owners to obtain patient history and current health status. - Coordinated with other veterinarians and nurses.

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  MarAlliance

  Aug 2023 - Jan 2024

  Research Volunteer

  - Partook in primary data collection, including biological samples from fish and marine megafauna.- Conducted data cleaning, standardization, and analyses using RStudio.- Executed GIS mapping for outreach and result dissemination.- Collaborated on relevant scientific output and assisted in developing research agendas nationwide, including grant and technical report development. - Engaged in local community outreach events.

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  European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)

  Oct 2024 - now

  Animal Health Trainee

  - Assist in managing projects related to avian influenza.- Coordinate data collection and communication between partners and stakeholders. - Review and provide feedback on deliverables.- Conduct literature reviews and data analysis using R. - Contribute as co-author to scientific reports.- Communicate key milestones and project outputs.