associate veterinarian resume example with 14+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
resumesample@example.com
(555) 432-1000,
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105
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Professional Summary
Compassionate Veterinarian with over 13 years serving clients and animals with excellent health services. Seeking an awarding career as Consulting Veterinarian in Clinical Toxicology with the ASPCA. Skilled in leveraging medical history and symptoms to reach efficient and accurate diagnoses in emergency animal practice. Patient and client-focused veterinarian with proven leadership in emergency veterinary practice management backed by successful career as clinical practitioner in small animal medicine and surgery.
Skills
Client communication
End of life decisions
Grief counseling
Internal medicine
Emergency and critical care
Case management
Consultation
Counseling
Staff training
Pain management
Patient care
Surgery
Pet owner rapport
Illness assessment and treatment
Emergency pet care
Animal diagnostics
Chronic and acute conditions
Chart management
General anesthesia monitoring
Proper animal restraint
Vaccinations
Canine and feline intubation
Dental procedures
Developing agency policies and procedures
Public presentations
Education
VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary MedicineBlacksburg, VA, Expected in 2007 ā āDoctor Of Veterinary Medicine:Veterinary Medicine - GPA:
West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, WV, Expected in 1999 ā āBachelor of Science:Animal and Veterinary Science - GPA:
Work History
American Veterinary Group - ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN Asheboro, NC, 08/2012 - Current
Managed medication administration, dispensed prescriptions and replenished inventory, carefully accounting for controlled substance
Practice high quality medicine in a specialty and referral hospital that has a high case load
Collaborate with other specialists in the building to arrange for consults and transfers to provide a multi-modal approach towards patient care
Manage complex cases, including currently hospitalized cases, transfers from referring veterinarians, managing cases that have been exposed to potentially dangerous substances and walk in cases
Stabilize critical patients and develop a therapeutic plan best suited for both patient and client
Serve as support for technicians and receptionists when presented with challenging clients
Develop and present patient care plans on a regular basis along with discussing options for financing
Obtain a complete case history and provide detailed and accurate diagnostic and treatment recommendations appropriate to receiving professional
Enter information conveyed during a consultation into the electronic record in sufficient detail as to provide clear understanding of what transpired during treatment
Develop appropriate risk and rule out assessments based on the exposure history and clinical findings
Provide additional differential diagnoses in those cases where it is
determined that the original agent might not be or is not the agent responsible for the clinical findings
Provide up-to-date treatment recommendations, including assisting referring veterinarian callers with critical care procedures including (but not limited to) interpretation of clinical laboratory results, institution of appropriate fluid therapy, establishment of fluid administration rates, and pain management
Consultation with on-site experts when dealing with more complicated cases
Maintain quality in the case record and medical proficiency
Participate on-site and off-site training, including attending monthly veterinarian meetings
Liaised with pet owners, asking appropriate questions and listening carefully to understand symptoms and explain treatment options
American Veterinary Group - Associate Veterinarian Belmont, NC, 01/2009 - 01/2012
Successful in an extremely busy seven doctor practice that generated revenue through high volume of surgical, dental, and internal medicine cases. Also saw many emergencies and maintained a strong relationship with surrounding specialty hospitals
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and client relation skills through retention and increase of client base
Generated high revenue for the hospital due to exceptional case management and follow up care
Implemented staff training programs to help build camaraderie and increase productivity and breadth of knowledge among staff
Reacted calmly and effectively in emergency situations and utilize resources and technical skills appropriately
Interpreted radiographs, ultrasounds and x-rays
Gathered pet health histories and symptoms to identify root cause of medical issues
Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment
Managed medication administration, dispensed prescriptions and replenished inventory, carefully accounting for controlled substances
Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions
Developed dietary and nutritional plans to help animals reach and maintain optimal weight
Cleaned kennels, animal holding areas, examination and operating rooms, and animal loading/unloading facilities
American Veterinary Group - Associate Veterinarian Brandon, FL, 01/2006 - 01/2009
Gathered pet health histories and symptoms to identify root cause of medical issues
Achieved high level of independence through working as a solo practitioner during owner's extended maternity leave
Combined medicine learned in veterinary school with real world experience to educate owners and allow them to make the most informed decision for their pets
Contributed to the hospital website by designing a case based educational series along with question and answer sessions
Cultivated a strong work ethic along with foundation of integrity and honesty
Developed proficiency in managing intensive medical cases and basic surgery skills
Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment
Managed medication administration, dispensed prescriptions and replenished inventory, carefully accounting for controlled substances
Practiced general medicine, including dermatology, cardiology, ophthalmology and neurology
Completed routine examinations, as well as surgical and dental procedures on various animal breeds
Provided emergency first aid to animals as needed
Utilized ultrasound and x-ray to perform imaging and interpret results
Filled prescriptions and coordinated refills for clients
Provided veterinary support of disease management and mitigation
Treated animals in both routine and emergency situations
Developed dietary and nutritional plans to reach optimal weight, stimulate healing and increase quality of life
Examined animals to determine nature of disease and injuries
Sterilized instruments and equipment for necessary procedures
Euthanized sick and injured animals when appropriate
Treated sick and injured animals by prescribing medications, setting bones, dressing wounds and performing surgery
Weighed and examined animals and recorded information in files
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