Spending time in nature, participating in outdoors sports, writing, team sports, music, dance
Gabriela Rotaru
Veterinarian
Calgary
Summary
Dedicated small animal veterinarian with extensive clinical experience. Passionate about providing transformative veterinary care to pets and fostering a collaborative and inspiring environment for pet owners and team members. Specializes in internal medicine, diagnostic procedures, anesthesia, surgery, and dentistry to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care. Integrates these disciplines for a holistic understanding of each case, leading to exceptional outcomes. Maintains the highest standard of veterinary care. Progressed from receptionist to licensed veterinarian and business owner, gaining a profound understanding of every aspect of the field. Works seamlessly with diverse teams and thrives on fostering collaboration and harmony. Successfully implemented the "RISE Platform" at Chestermere Veterinary Clinic, combining specialized team training in customer service, communication, emotional intelligence, and teamwork with patient care. Created a positive environment for staff and clients by engaging them efficiently and effectively.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Veterinarian, Owner
Chestermere Veterinary Clinic
09.2006 - 09.2024
- Provided comprehensive medical care, including internal medicine, diagnostic, preventative care, anesthesia, surgery, dentistry and holistic treatments like essential oils aromatherapy and therapeutic class 4 laser treatments for a variety of conditions
- Efficiently worked the cluster appointment system, being able to see up to 35 patients in an 8-hour day, without compromising patient care, quality, or client communication
- Oversaw the clinic's operations and coordinated the implementation of the 'Rise Platform' to establish standard operating procedures and a harmonious working environment
- By delegating tasks, empowering staff, and conducting training for teamwork (emotional intelligence, adaptability, and customer service), I ensured exceptional care for both clients and their pets
- The leadership role allowed me to blend medical excellence with strategic management for optimal clinic performance
- Served as a mentor to Veterinary Technicians and Veterinarians during their practicum/probation periods and thereafter
- Organized educational workshops for clients (Pet CPR, Parasites and Pets, Preventative Care)
- Volunteered in schools and engaged in public speaking, providing education about interacting with pets, responsibilities of having a pet
- Written several blogs and articles regarding preventative care for pets
- Implemented a very efficient way of telemedicine and remote work system during the time when the clinic was closed for 2 weeks due to COVID
- This led to adapting this system even after reopening, when we dealt with staff calling in sick
- AAHA Certified the Clinic, making it the first Clinic to be AAHA Certified in the Associate Veterinary Group at that time
- Fear Free Certified the Clinic, making it the second Clinic in Alberta to be Fear Free Certified at that time
- Increased profitability of the clinic by 100% over 6 years
Locum Veterinarian, Vacation Coverage
Associate Veterinary Clinics
05.2006 - 09.2006
- Provided relief veterinary services for Veterinary Clinics in Calgary
- Some of the responsibilities included: Consultations, routine and emergency veterinary care, surgeries, maintaining medical records, client communication, tasks delegation
Veterinarian Under Supervision – Overnight and Emergency Shifts
Calgary North Veterinary Hospital
09.2003 - 05.2006
- Provided veterinary services under the direct supervision of a senior veterinarian
- Some of the responsibilities included: Consultations of regular care patients and emergency patients
- Informing the senior veterinarian of the history and physical findings
- Drafting a differential diagnosis plan and discussing it with the supervising veterinarian
- Drafting a treatment plan and discussing it with the supervising veterinarian
- Placing IV catheters, collecting blood and urine samples, obtaining radiographs, performing ultrasound guided cystocentesis
- Performing emergency surgeries under the direct supervision of the senior veterinarian
- Communicating with clients and following up on treatment progress over the following days
Technician Assistant
Calgary North Veterinary Hospital
09.2001 - 09.2003
- Responsible for assisting the Veterinary Technician and Veterinarian
- Some of the responsibilities included: Medical support - restraining animals during exams, assisting veterinarians and technicians during procedures, sterilizing equipment, and maintaining treatment areas, monitoring vital signs
- Administrative duties, scheduling appointments, maintaining client files and medical records, communicating with pet owners about animal care, booking appointments
- Animal care: feeding, grooming, bathing animals, cleaning cages, kennels, and examination rooms
- Exercising and walking animals
- Monitoring animal behavior and health
- Administering medication under supervision
- Helping during emergencies
- Providing emotional support to animals and owners
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Post University Diploma -
Small Animal Internal Medicine And Pharmacology
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
NAVLE
Atlantic Veterinary College, PEIVeterinary Management Institute Certification - undefined
Purdue University
Animal Aromatherapy Specialist - undefined
Essential Oil Vet Certification
Austin, TexasFear Free Certified -
Fear Free Pets
Skills
- Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Preventative Care Skills
- Surgical Procedures
- Emergency and Critical Care Experience
- Dentistry Experience
- Holistic Medicine Experience
- Comprehensive Animal Handling and Technical Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Adaptability
- Team player skills
- Work ethic skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented skills
- Time-management skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills
Client education
Animal diagnostics
Injury treatment
Chronic and acute conditions
Euthanasia procedures
Professionalism
Team building
Time management
Effective communication
Active listening
Team collaboration
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Continuous improvement
Self motivation
Analytical thinking
Problem-solving
Relationship building
Time management abilities
Teamwork and collaboration
Safety precautions and measures
Pet diagnosis
Pet medication
Owner relations
Veterinary surgery
Ophthalmology treatments
Pain management
Effective owner communication
Anesthesia administration
Behavioral counseling
Preventative medicine
Preventive care
Medical recordkeeping
Diagnostic imaging
Animal dentistry
Compassionate communication
Dental procedures
Laboratory skills
Emergency pet care
Websites
Licensing Affiliations
- Alberta Veterinary Medical Association License
- Member of Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
- Member of Calgary Academy of Veterinary Medicine
- Member of Canadian Academy of Veterinary Dermatology
- Member of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Member of the Fear Free Pets Organization
- Member of the Veterinary Information Network
Voluntary Skill Enhancement
- Leadership Training, Emotional Intelligence, Behavioural Styles, Customer Service, Promoting Team Effectiveness, Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Managing Self and Others, Goals and Action Plan, Conflict Resolution, Characteristics of Successful People, Performance Training – Nine Business Group, Calgary, Alberta
- Workshops for Understanding and Managing Our Grief and Our Clients’ Grief – The Treetops Program, Calgary, Alberta
- Mental Health First Aid – Mental Health Commission of Canada
Personal Information
Hobbies: Hiking the mountains, Biking, Engaged in sports with friends, Trips with my cat Ziggy Stardust, Writing (in the process of publishing my first book about Therapy Dogs – www.gabicosac.com), Dancing, Reading books, Listening to podcasts, Taking up new classes and learning new skills
Accomplishments
- Achieved AAHA Certification for the Chestermere Veterinary Clinic through effectively coordinating the implementation of the required over 900 standards. Chestermere Veterinary Clinic was the first Clinic in a Group of 12 Clinics to obtain this accreditation.
- Collaborated with team of 12 in the development of the "Rise" Platform for the Chestermere Veterinary Clinic, integrating comprehensive team training with the creation of standardized operating procedures. This initiative aimed to enhance operational efficiency, uphold excellence in veterinary medicine, and foster a cohesive, client centered environment.
- Achieved the "Fear Free Certification" for the Chestermere Veterinary Clinic, making the Clinic the second one in Alberta to be Fear Free Certified.
Affiliations
ABVMA
CVMA
CAVM
CAVD
VIN
Fear Free
Essential Oil Vet
Certification
Fear Free Certified Professional - Fear Free Pets.
Interests
Timeline
Veterinarian, Owner
Chestermere Veterinary Clinic
09.2006 - 09.2024
Locum Veterinarian, Vacation Coverage
Associate Veterinary Clinics
05.2006 - 09.2006
Veterinarian Under Supervision – Overnight and Emergency Shifts
Calgary North Veterinary Hospital
09.2003 - 05.2006
Technician Assistant
Calgary North Veterinary Hospital
09.2001 - 09.2003
Veterinary Management Institute Certification - undefined
Purdue University
Animal Aromatherapy Specialist - undefined
Essential Oil Vet Certification
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Post University Diploma -
Small Animal Internal Medicine And Pharmacology
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
NAVLE
Fear Free Certified -
Fear Free Pets
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