John Okongo
Veterinary Surgeon
Kampala
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Veterinary Medicine. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
5
5
Languages
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Veterinary Practice
Self-employed
01.2026 - Current
- Management of general health conditions in cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, poultry and pets.
- Reproductive technologies (Artificial inseminations, synchronizations, Pregnancy diagnosis, Uterine flashing etc)
- Surgical procedures (C-Sections in cattle, rumenotomy in cattle, castrations in cattle, goats, pigs, dogs and cats)
- Vaccinations, postmortems, deworming etc
Technical Sales Representative
Dairy Technologies Uganda Ltd
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Technical sales representative
- Marketing and sales of bovine semen, dairy equipment, nutritional supplement.
- Farmer mobilizations, trainings, and exhibitions
- Market research and analysis
- Report writing and presentation
Research assistant
Makerere University
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Research assistant working on development of new acaricide for Sanga Vet. Chem
- Engaging in data collection, analysis and surveillance
- Veterinary care of all animals in the project
Acting Sub-county Veterinary Officer
Mbarara District Veterinary Officer
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Volunteering in private veterinary practice as Acting Sub-county Veterinary Officer
- Management of general health cases in cattle, goats, sheep and pigs
- Sample collection and laboratory analysis
- Report writing and presentation of felid cases
- Surveillance and sub-county Vaccinations
Internship
Eurochick Poultry Farm Ug. Ltd
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Internship under Farm Vet doctor
- Vaccinations of poultry birds
- Routine management practices (Feeding, lighting,egg collection, cleaning housing)
- Poultry farm biosecurity practices
- Post-mortem procedures
- Clinical management of sick birds
Internship
Twiga Veterinary Clinic, Entebbe
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Internship under Clinic Veterinary surgeon
- Surgical procedures in dogs and cats (Castrations, spaying, gastrotomy etc)
- Post-mortem procedures
- Pet health practices (grooming, feeding, vaccinations)
- Treatment and clinical management of health conditions of dogs, cats.
- Radiology in cats and dogs
- Blood transfusion in dogs
Education
Bachelor's degree - Veterinary Medicine
Makerere University
Kampala01-2024
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -
St. Mark's College, Namagoma
Wakiso, Uganda12-2017
Uganda Certificate of Education -
St. Peter's College, Tororo
Tororo11-2015
Primary Leaving Examinations -
Buyengo Primary School
Busia12-2011
Skills
Disease surveillance, screening and diagnostics in animals
Rationale of treatment and administration of drugs, vaccines in animals
Surgical practices in large and companion animals
Reproductive technologies (Artificial Insemination in cattle)
Project planning, coordination and management
Research, Scientific writing and Statistical analysis
Excellent Interpersonal and public communication skills
Excellent Computer and technological skills
Team supervision and leadership
Hobbies
Playing guitar
Graphics design
Doing research
Declaration
I John Okongo, declare to the best of my knowledge that the information provided in this Curriculum Vitae is right.
Timeline
Private Veterinary Practice
Self-employed
01.2026 - Current
Technical Sales Representative
Dairy Technologies Uganda Ltd
01.2025 - 12.2025
Research assistant
Makerere University
05.2024 - 12.2024
Acting Sub-county Veterinary Officer
Mbarara District Veterinary Officer
06.2023 - 04.2024
Internship
Eurochick Poultry Farm Ug. Ltd
01.2023 - 01.2023
Internship
Twiga Veterinary Clinic, Entebbe
01.2022 - 01.2022
Bachelor's degree - Veterinary Medicine
Makerere University
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -
St. Mark's College, Namagoma
Uganda Certificate of Education -
St. Peter's College, Tororo
Primary Leaving Examinations -
Buyengo Primary School