A Relief Veterinarian fills the temporary vacancy post at veterinary clinics when the regular practitioner is not present. Duties and responsibilities often mentioned on the Relief Veterinarian Resume are – providing service on an as-needed basis when full-time vets are absent, assisting with the clinic’s caseload during high volume periods, conducting general examination and scheduling surgeries, taking x-rays, writing prescriptions, updating records, advising clients on post-operative care, examining animals and checking their health status, dressing wounds of injured animals, vaccinating animals to prevent diseases, prescribing medication, advising pet owners on nutrition, preventive healthcare, and general care; and conducting home visits in case of emergencies.
To do the job well, one needs to show evidence of the following skills – experience in conducting various types of surgeries, vaccinations, and health checks on animals; knowledge of medical equipment, and anesthesia procedures; excellent communication skills, the ability to explain medical terms and conditions using simple language, and love for animals. A doctor or Veterinary medicine is a minimum qualification requirement.
Summary : To utilize extensive veterinary knowledge, skills, and personal attributes in order to make a positive contribution to veterinary medicine. Shows willingness and aptitude to use own discretion in taking appropriate steps in finding solutions to problems; presents options and ideas to enhance current processes or procedures. Taking on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done.
Skills : Soft Tissue Surgeries, Pain Management, Emergency And Critical Care, Internal Medicine.
Description :
Offered services to several general practice small animal clinics as well as 24 hour emergency facilities thorough south Miami.
Provided seamless veterinary care for local vets with coverage shortages.
Assessed each clinic's practice philosophy, and protocols and provide care in.
Provided veterinary services for a number of local veterinarians.
Performed numerous tasks including inpatient/outpatient medical care, diagnostic.
Provided veterinarian relief services to various hospitals in the New York area.
Worked briefly in the Colorado Springs area as Relief Veterinarian as well as involved in Peaceful Partings, a mobile Home Euthanasia service.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine
Relief Veterinarian Resume
Headline : To achieve integration of electrical engineering and veterinary medicine skill sets to create and enhance medical devices for advancing medical care of animals. Characteristics and Skills Maturity o Entered veterinary medicine as a second career after becoming and working as an electrical engineer; not fearful of change, challenges or new experiences.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Outlook, Access, Excel and PowerPoint.
Description :
Received and discharged patients.
Worked at various veterinary clinics to fill in for staff veterinarians who need time/days off.
Provided each clinic with their typical standard of care & learning how each clinic runs on an immediate basis.
Get along with staff members who already work at the clinics & working for a common goal---the smooth operation of the care of the animal.
Performed routine surgeries such as spays, neuters and mass removals.
Performed wellness examination and inoculations of animals to protect against contagious diseases.
Examined and triaged pets to determine in-house treatment eligibility and recommend referrals, as needed, for best practice treatment in our wellness clinic.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Relief Veterinarian Resume
Summary : Relief Veterinarian with 8 years of experience in Ensuring hospital teams confidently present Pet treatment recommendations and associated fees as an advocate for the Pet, gaining the client's agreement to proceed with the treatment most appropriate to the Pet's current condition and long-term health. Acting as an advocate for the Pet.
Skills : Livestock, Companion animal, and Equine medicine; Rural practice.
Description :
Provided general veterinary care (wellness, routine vaccines, sick animals, review blood tests, provide second opinions, etc).
Formed a strong bond with current employees and discussed marketing and management plans to help repair the hospital's reputation with former and existing clients.
Supported and encouraged staff confidence and development.
Discussed plans for bringing in acupuncture and rehabilitation practice.
Staff requested, scheduled appointments with unhappy clients to talk about their concerns with their pets and helped to retain many clients.
Brought several of my acupuncture client to the hospital as new clients.
Educated staff about what patients would be good candidates for acupuncture and rehabilitative medicine.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
VMD In Veterinary Medicine
Relief Veterinarian Resume
Objective : Relief Veterinarian is Demonstrating a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems. Unusually deceiving in handling difficult problems. Translating problems into practical solutions. Consistently ensuring the team provides the client with attentive, courteous, and informative service. Gaining and showing personal satisfaction from delivering great service.
Skills : Computer /statistical : Microsoft Office.
Description :
Worked ad locum at multiple small animal veterinary hospitals in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Provided continuity of care for patients, clients and business owners.
Adapted to various office environments and staff capabilities.
Negotiated my own contracts and work schedule and handled marketing, taxes, invoicing, and billing.
Used Client education Disease surveillance Infection control Preventive veterinary medicine.
Provided medical care for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and disorders of animals.
Provided diagnostic, surgeries and treatment to sick and injured animals.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Master Of Public Health
Relief Veterinarian Resume
Summary : Service focused and compassionate Veterinarian with over 10 years of experience providing medical and surgical care in fast paced, multitasking environments. Proven ability to diagnose animal health problems, vaccinate against diseases, and medicate animals suffering from infections or illnesses. Seeking a full or part time position within this industry. Strong commitment to the client:patient bond, seeking to practice high quality compassionate medicine, to care for clients and their pets in the best possible manner.
Treated common medical cases such as skin, ear and eye infections.
Examined and consulted with clients regarding sick or injured pets in our special medical program, which provides low cost options and financial assistance to pet and clients in need.
Provided medical and surgical care to special medical cases, such as enucleations, amputations,
Routined HQHVSN at an advanced level – other surgical expertise will also be highly regarded to support Special Medical cases.
Rotated through our wellness clinic, HQHVSN and mobile clinic. Our mobile clinic is a great way to get out of the office and into the community.
Prepared and delivered internal best practice veterinary skills training to the entire team.
Actively worked with a committee of your peers and leadership to establish veterinary standard operating procedures.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Diploma
Relief Veterinarian Resume
Objective : Relief Veterinarian with 5 years of experience in Managing multiple tasks at one time; quickly and accurately shifting attention among multiple tasks under distracting conditions without loss of accuracy or appearance of frustration. Communication skills - Reads, writes, and speaks fluent English, using appropriate grammar, style, and vocabulary. Correctly spelling commonly used English words and job specific terms. Demonstrating exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills.
Skills : Planning, Developing Skills.
Description :
Provided veterinary services to clinics in southwestern Wisconsin Worked a variety of clinic settings.
Adapted to various staff, etc.
Provided high-quality spay/neuter surgery services for the general public, shelter guests, including those temporarily in foster care, and for other ARF programs, including the ARF Emergency Medical Fund® (EMF), Mobile Clinic clients, ARF staff, Pets and Vets clients, Cat Partners and others as scheduled.
Provided shelter animal medical and dental care focusing on diagnosis, treatment and prevention of health and behavior problems, thereby increasing adoptions and decreasing adoption returns.
Worked collaboratively with all ARF Clinic staff, including the, ARF veterinarians and the Veterinary Services Administrator to ensure that the ARF clinic meets or exceeds the minimum standards of care established by the California State Veterinary Medical Board.
Evaluated patients as assigned, and implement or prescribe appropriate medical or surgical care as needed.
Maintained complete and accurate medical records of diagnosis, treatment and all other special care administered.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Relief Veterinarian Resume
Objective : Relief Veterinarian with 4 years of experience in Ensuring local, state, and federal laws are followed, including proper maintenance of the controlled substance inventory log. Understanding and following state guidelines regarding duties of veterinary assistants and licensed veterinary technicians.
Skills : Technical Skills, Veterinary Technician.
Description :
Ensured shelter animal health histories are accurate and available on a timely basis for adoption department use.
Evaluated the health of animals being surrendered by the public and those offered by other shelters.
Performed humane euthanasia of animals that do not meet ARFs adoption criteria due to untreatable and/or unrehabilitatable behavioral or medical conditions, in accordance with ARFs behavior and medical matrices.
Handled all dogs and cats in a safe and humane manner at all times, demonstrating the highest level of care and concern. Assist clients in a responsive, courteous and tactful manner.
Ensured the secure handling, documentation and administration of controlled substances and adhere to all practice management protocols.
Always promoted a humane and caring attitude toward all animals.
Always treated people and animals with respect, contribute to effective teamwork, promote staff cooperation, and fosters public relations beneficial to ARF.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Relief Veterinarian Resume
Summary : Relief Veterinarian is Providing professional, efficient, and exceptional service including prescribing and administering preventative care for the wellness needs of Pets and diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries of Pets. Effectively communicating diagnosis and treatment plan to veterinary medical team and client.
Skills : Medical Team, Care Assistant.
Description :
Maintained the confidentiality of all information.
Complied with all Federal, State and local safety regulations and laws, as well as ARF policies and guidelines.
Followed established procedures governing safe work practices.
Performed duties in a manner that assures the safety of oneself and others.
Performed duties in a manner which encourages attainment of goals, contributions, and business for ARF and its programs.
Promoted teamwork, communication, and cooperation with all other departments.
Worked environment includes constant exposure to animals and animal allergens.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Diploma
Relief Veterinarian Resume
Objective : Relief Veterinarian with 2 years of experience in Ensuring the Safety of Pets, clients, and associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile, and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs. Obtaining relevant information and history from clients and maintain proper and complete medical records. Educating clients about preventative care, Pet health needs, any diagnosis or treatment, hospital services and other related information.
Skills : Treatment Plan, Service Assistant.
Description :
Pushed/pulled moderately heavy objects up to 25 pounds.
Lifted and moved objects and animals weighing up to 40 pounds for short distances and to humanely restrain animals when necessary.
Walked dogs weighing up to 150 pounds in a variety of weather conditions.
Kneeled, bend, stoop, squat, reached above and below shoulder level, grasp and turn objects, stand, and/or walk frequently and repetitively throughout each shift.
Flexed the neck upward and downward; twist the neck and waist.
Dexterity to handled animals and small objects.
Assessed medical and behavior changes in animals using a variety of techniques including, but not limited to, visually and audibly.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Relief Veterinarian Resume
Summary : Relief Veterinarian is Seeing patients in a timely manner, offer advice and diagnoses, and update charts/information before the end of the shift, performing soft tissue surgeries and dental procedures is a plus but not required, Contributing to making our workplace enjoyable for all: staff, clients, and pets, travelling in the state of Connecticut to our clinics for scheduled relief shifts.
Skills : Coordinating Skills, Time Management.
Description :
Repetitively used hands for surgical and dental procedures.
Experienced working with community groups, volunteers and other nonprofit programs and organizations preferred.
Know ledged of and professional training or experience in shelter medicine practice strongly preferred.
Communicated with the public, volunteers and co-workers in a pleasant, courteous and tactful manner at all times.
Demonstrated maturity, good judgment and professional personal appearance.
Diagnosed and treated pets with illnesses and injuries.
Administered core vaccinations and counsel clients in well pet care.
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