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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
07.2024 - 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
03.2018 - 08.2023
  • 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
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • 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, UK
07.2026

Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Science

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
08.2022

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
07.2024 - Current

Veterinary Technician (Unlicensed)

Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center
09.2021 - 04.2022

Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Student Intern

Dulles South Veterinary Center
03.2018 - 08.2023

BVetMed - Graduate Accelerated Veterinary Medicine

Royal Veterinary College

Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Science

University of Arizona
Caroline O’Brien