Marina Matthies, DVM
KELOWNA
Summary
Dedicated veterinarian with a passion for animal welfare and a strong commitment to providing high-quality medical care. Seeking a position as a Shelter Veterinarian where I can utilize my expertise in emergency medicine, shelter medicine, and general practice to improve the well-being of animals in need. With a long-term career goal of making a positive impact in shelter medicine, I am eager to contribute my skills and compassion to support your organization's mission. Furthermore, I am open to exploring various employment arrangements, including part-time, full-time, casual, or locum work, and excited about the possibility of contributing to your team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Emergency Veterinarian
Tri-Lake Animal Hospital
12.2022 - Current
- Simultaneously managed treatment for hospitalized patients while also providing timely triage and executing emergent treatment for cats, dogs, and select exotic animals
- Competent at treating small mammals, including ferrets, rats, hamsters, guinea pigs, and rabbits on an emergency basis
- Sole veterinarian during evenings and overnight shifts, managing the technical team
- Experienced in performing emergency surgeries and procedures, including foreign body removals, laceration repairs, thoracocentesis, and feeding tube placement
- Utilized diagnostic tools such as ultrasound (thoracic and abdominal POCUS), radiography, and in-house lab equipment for rapid clinical decision-making.
Associate Veterinarian
BC SPCA Kamloops Spay-Neuter Clinic
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Completed between 6-12 surgeries each morning as part of a high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter program, ensuring efficient and compassionate care for cats, dogs, and occasionally rabbits
- Administered anesthetics, performed surgeries, and monitored patients with the assistance of the technical team
- Implemented the principles of incremental care to deliver affordable basic wellness and preventative services to publicly owned animals, effectively catering to the needs of low-income clients
- Adhered to shelter medicine protocols while treating animals housed in the shelter
- Provided medical care and treatment to exotic animals ensuring their health and well-being
- Collaborated with shelter staff to ensure proper housing, diet, and environmental enrichment for exotic animals, promoting their physical and mental health.
Associate Veterinarian
Foothills Animal Hospital
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Implemented fear-free handling techniques and performed routine surgeries
- Assimilated information through effective history taking, physical examination, and diagnostic workup
- Interpreted laboratory procedures and diagnostic tests, including parasitology, hematology, and urinalysis
- Skilled at routine surgeries including spays, neuters, lumpectomies, cystotomies and enucleations.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
The University of Saskatchewan
01.2020
Bachelor of Science in Zoology -
University of Calgary
01.2016
Skills
- Surgical expertise
- Proper Animal Restraint
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Compassionate communication
- Effective owner communication
- Emergency Care
- Exotic Animal Care
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Vaccination protocols
References Available
True
Professional Continuing Education
- Ultrasound POCUS and Wet Lab, 2024-04-28
- Abdominal Ultrasound Basics, 2023-11-10
- Small Animal Veterinary Dentistry Course 1 with Dr. Loic Legendre, 2022-10-14
- Fear-Free Pets certification, 2022-08-11
- RECOVER basic and advanced CPR Certification, 2020-03-29
Affiliations
- CVBC
- ABVMA
Hobbies
- biking
- hiking
- Mountain biking
- Skiing
Timeline
Associate Emergency Veterinarian
Tri-Lake Animal Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Associate Veterinarian
BC SPCA Kamloops Spay-Neuter Clinic
06.2021 - 12.2022
Associate Veterinarian
Foothills Animal Hospital
06.2020 - 06.2021
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
The University of Saskatchewan
Bachelor of Science in Zoology -
University of Calgary
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