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Lucy Blondel

Lucy Blondel

Maple Ridge,BC

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented veterinarian of 17 yrs with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Locum Veterinarian

Various Vet Hospitals around the Lower Mainland
01.2021 - Current
  • Maple ridge VH- I have worked in this clinic since 2012 on and off as locum coverage and also a maternity leave for a year
  • Port Moody Animal Hospital- 2021 Feb- 2022 Feb
  • Capitol Hill Animal Hospital- Feb 2022- April 2025
  • BC Animal Hospital - 2022 Feb- present day
  • Lifting Stars Petcare- Home euthanasia service Jan 2023- Jan 2024
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Work effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Actively participate in continuing education opportunities to stay current on advancements within the veterinary field.

Veterinarian

Port Coquitlam Animal Hospital
09.2011 - 01.2021
  • Busy multi-doctor practice with heavy surgical and medical case loads
  • Previously I have taken sole charge of the clinic 1-2 Sundays a month but for the rest of my schedule i work in conjunction with several other well established doctors
  • Was promoted to Designate Veterinarian and senior veterinarian in 2020.
  • 4 day work-week Mon - Thurs
  • I enjoy multivet practices and feel I work well in a team
  • Being able to bounce ideas off others is a huge benefit


Associate Veterinarian

Broadleys Veterinary Hospital
01.2008 - 08.2009
  • As a veterinary surgeon, I gained vast knowledge in exotics medicine/surgery and routine and emergency soft tissue with some orthopaedic surgical experience
  • Worked with board certified surgeons and medical professionals within the building and had extensive training with an internal medicine specialist on abdominal ultrasound techniques
  • Frequent CE with a cardiologist and orthopaedic surgeon who worked within the establishment

Locum Veterinarian

Peoples Dispensary for Sick Animals
08.2008 - 11.2008
  • 15 week locum position carrying out 7.5 min consults, 9am - 5.30pm
  • High turnover of clients daily, fast paced and had to learn how to work with financial constraints
  • Developed efficiency in my day to day tasks
  • Participation in neutering days and covering general surgery
  • Left in sole charge one day per week
  • Gained invaluable experience in organisation, day to day veterinary procedures, interacting with clients especially through euthanasia

Practicum Vet Student

Lawrie Veterinary Practice
04.2008 - 05.2008
  • 3-week mandatory elective based on 70% exotics work with 30% small animal practice
  • Plenty of opportunity to enhance surgical skills in “routine” procedures with reptiles, rabbits, rats etc
  • Experience in knowledge of exotic species, handling, diseases, work-ups and diagnostics

Education

Bachelor Of Veterinary Medicine And Surgery -

University of Edinburgh
07.2008

Edinburgh University Hospital For Small Animals
01.2005

Bachelor Of Science (With Honours) - Animal Science

University of Aberdeen
01.2003

Animal Science

Ontario Veterinary College
Guelph, ON
01.2002

Skills

  • I pride myself in having excellent communication skills; I will always try to work with a clients financial budget and I am compassionate with everything I do
  • I relate well with others, both staff members and clients and work hard to make sure that the client is happy and all questions answered I learn quickly and always put my best effort into any job asked of me
  • Voted “2014 Tri-cities Favourite Veterinarian” as voted by a Newspaper Poll
  • I am adaptable to different computer software programs and packages and feel competent with computers I have worked with both Avimark and Cornerstone as well as Woofwear

Interests

-Currently fully factory race sponsored by Royal Enfield for motorcycle road racing in MotoAmerica in the US

Quite a bit of my time is spent travelling around the US racing and so remote work suits this niche


- I love horse riding and skiing also

-Travelling anywhere and everywhere is a strong passion of mine

Timeline

Locum Veterinarian

Various Vet Hospitals around the Lower Mainland
01.2021 - Current

Veterinarian

Port Coquitlam Animal Hospital
09.2011 - 01.2021

Locum Veterinarian

Peoples Dispensary for Sick Animals
08.2008 - 11.2008

Practicum Vet Student

Lawrie Veterinary Practice
04.2008 - 05.2008

Associate Veterinarian

Broadleys Veterinary Hospital
01.2008 - 08.2009

Bachelor Of Science (With Honours) - Animal Science

University of Aberdeen

Bachelor Of Veterinary Medicine And Surgery -

University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh University Hospital For Small Animals

Animal Science

Ontario Veterinary College

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