Karissa Romans

Focused, determined, and solution-oriented veterinary professional with comprehensive hands-on experience in clinical settings. Demonstrates strong leadership, commitment, and time management. Skilled in patient care, surgical assistance, diagnostics, and client communication. Seeking an opportunity to further develop my clinical and interpersonal skills in a dynamic veterinary practice.

• Volunteer, King Hopkins Pet Hospital, Whitby, ON, 02/01/18, 03/31/20, Assisted in surgeries, patient restraint, and hospital maintenance, Provided animal husbandry and maintained cleanliness of patient areas
• Volunteer Wildlife Rehabilitator, Soper Creek Wildlife Rescue, Clarington, ON, 04/01/18, 01/31/19, Prepared specialized diets for orphaned and injured wildlife, Assisted in feeding, enrichment, and rehabilitation efforts for wildlife patients
• Volunteer, Ottawa Veterinary Hospital (OVH), Ottawa, ON, 07/01/14, 05/31/15, Observed various procedures, assisted with patient restraint, and maintained hospital hygiene

• General License with CVO, 11/30/24
• Passed the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE), 04/30/24
• Successfully performed over 40 surgeries (spays, neuters, mass removals) during Shelter Medicine Rotation
• Generated [insert revenue figure] in client revenue during Primary Care Rotation
• Dean’s List – Fall 2020 semester at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
• Recipient of an entrance scholarship to the University of Ottawa for academic excellence