Caroline O’Brien
Chantilly
Summary
Dedicated 3rd year veterinary student with over 5 years of experience delivering detailed care for companion animals with varying needs and urgency. Empathetic professional, relating to pet owners and communicating with colleagues to provide the highest level of care. Eager to learn student with willingness to take on added responsibility to reach care team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Student Extern
Goose Creek Veterinary Hospital
2024.07 - Current
- Performed ovariohysterectomies, castrations, digit amputation, and gastropexy under direct supervision of veterinarian.
- Assisted and collaborated with team of veterinarians to reach diagnoses or create treatment plans.
- Interpreted abdominal and thoracic ultrasounds and radiographs.
- Consulted with clients and discussed diagnoses with compassion and empathy.
Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Student Intern
Dulles South Veterinary Center
2018.03 - 2023.08
- Performed venipuncture, cystocentesis, IV catheter placement, and emergent life saving procedures under direction of veterinarian.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
Veterinary Technician (Unlicensed)
Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center
2021.09 - 2022.04
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Performed emergent life saving procedures including CPR, jugular catheter placement, and intubation.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Monitored anesthesia during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
Education
BVetMed - Graduate Accelerated Veterinary Medicine
Royal Veterinary College
London, UK07.2026
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Science
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ08.2022
Skills
- Medical Triage
- Blood, Urine, and other Lab Sample Collection
- Anesthetic Monitoring
- Client Communication
- Proficient in Avimark, EVetPractice, Impromed, Instinct software
Timeline
Veterinary Student Extern
Goose Creek Veterinary Hospital
2024.07 - Current
Veterinary Technician (Unlicensed)
Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center
2021.09 - 2022.04
Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Student Intern
Dulles South Veterinary Center
2018.03 - 2023.08
BVetMed - Graduate Accelerated Veterinary Medicine
Royal Veterinary College
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Science
University of Arizona
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