Ché Varsek
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate veterinarian with over five years of experience in providing comprehensive care to companion animals. Adept at building connections and collaborating with clients to foster trust and promote the well-being of their pets. Strive to create a happy workplace through encouragement and support. Special interest in dentistry.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Veterinarian
Rocky Ridge Pet Hospital
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided primary veterinary care for companion animals
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately diagnosing and treating various animal illnesses and injuries
- Reduced stress for patients with calming techniques during exams and procedures, creating a positive experience
- Performed general soft tissue surgeries for better animal health, including spays, neuters, lumpectomies, cherry eye repairs, enucleations, hind dewclaw amputation, cystotomies and others
- Performed surgical dental extractions
- Educated clients on disease processes, wellness, nutrition, behaviour, preventive medicine and quality of life, amongst others
- Provided mentorship to junior colleagues
- Collaborated with management to revise internal policies and increase revenue
- Maintained detailed patient records and ensured compliance with regulatory standards
- Performed venipuncture, ultrasound-guided cystocentesis and radiography when RVTs were unavailable
Lead Veterinarian
Bowness Animal Hospital
07.2020 - 09.2023
- Provided the range of quality care and medicine as elucidated above
- Performed routine surgeries and dental procedures as above
- Provided leadership and training to auxiliary staff
- Assisted in the hiring process for new employees
- Ordered controlled drugs and assisted in maintaining the associated log book
Veterinarian
Beddington Trail Animal Hospital
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Provided the range of quality care and medicine as elucidated above
Veterinarian
Cypress View Veterinary Clinic
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Provided the range of quality care and medicine as elucidated above
- Performed venipuncture, IV catheter placement and ultrasound-guided cystocentesis, ran lab work through in-house Idexx machines and processed payments during out of hours calls
- Provided basic emergency care for issues such as lacerations, dog fights, toxicities, seizures, and envenomation
Veterinary Assistant
McKnight Veterinary Clinic
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Obtained patient histories and discharged patients
- Assisted in preparing patients for surgery
- Prepared medication and vaccines
- Performed in-house CBC/serum chemistry/urinalyses
Veterinary Assistant
Strathmore/Langdon Veterinary Clinics
12.2012 - 08.2013
- Prepared submission of laboratory specimens and performed in-house laboratory testing
- Prepared surgical instrument packs, drapes and gowns for autoclaving
- Attended farm calls with veterinarians as required
- Assisted taking and developing radiographs
- Assisted with reception duties
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Western College of Veterinary Medicine
Saskatoon, SK2018
Bachelor of Science -
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB2012
Skills
- Dentistry
- Soft tissue surgery
- Client education
- Preventive medicine
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Empathy
- Mentorship
- Problem solving
- Reliability
- Attention to Detail
- Professionalism
Affiliations
- ABVMA
- CVMA
- Veterinary Information Network
Continuing Education
- Fear Free Certification Program - 2017
- CanWest Veterinary Conference - 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023
- CommuniVET - 2022
- U of C Veterinary Point of Care (POCUS) - 2023
- Dr. Brent Beckman’s Veterinary Dentistry Extractions Course - 2023
Timeline
Senior Veterinarian
Rocky Ridge Pet Hospital
09.2023 - 03.2024
Lead Veterinarian
Bowness Animal Hospital
07.2020 - 09.2023
Veterinarian
Beddington Trail Animal Hospital
03.2019 - 04.2020
Veterinarian
Cypress View Veterinary Clinic
05.2018 - 02.2019
Veterinary Assistant
McKnight Veterinary Clinic
05.2016 - 08.2016
Veterinary Assistant
Strathmore/Langdon Veterinary Clinics
12.2012 - 08.2013
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Western College of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Science -
University of Calgary
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