Sarah Vasend
Fairfield,CA
Summary
Dynamic Emergency Veterinarian with extensive experience at VCA Encina Veterinary Medical Center, adept in advanced diagnostic triage and emergency procedures. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams and communicate treatment plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for critically ill patients. Specializes in toxicology management and has a strong foundation in emergency medicine.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Veterinarian
VCA Encina Veterinary Medical Center
01.2015 - Current
- Experienced in managing critically ill patients
- Special interest in toxicology and management of toxicities
- Proficient in performing routine emergency procedures and treatments.
- Collaborating with veterinary team to ensure optimal care for critically ill animals.
- Maintain high standards of care and diagnostics in accordance with current advancements in veterinary medicine
- Teach first year veterinary interns topics in Emergency Medicine
Associate Veterinarian
Sunset Animal Hospital
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Diagnosed and treated patients as a general practitioner
- Performed dental extractions, radiographs, and comprehensive oral health assessment and treatment.
- Performed routine sterilization procedures
- Performed routine soft tissue surgeries
Veterinary Intern
VCA Encina Veterinary Medical Center
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Completed rotating internship with emphasis on emergency medicine
- Performed soft tissue surgeries under supervision
- Practiced solo overnight veterinary medicine with emphasis on emergency medicine in small animals.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA06-2013
Master of Science - Bioengineering
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2008
Skills
- Proficient at standard emergency procedures including thoracocentesis, abdominocentesis, pericardiocentesis, CPR, administering blood transfusions, splint placements
- Basic emergency surgical procedures such as laceration and bite wounds, foxtail retrieval, closed hip reductions, abscess repairs, enucleations, and proptosis
- Proficient at advanced diagnostic triage abdominal and thoracic ultrasounds and fine needle aspiration for diagnostic sampling
- Team collaboration and team building
- Collaborative approach to client communication and formulation of treatment plan for best possible patient outcome
Timeline
Emergency Veterinarian
VCA Encina Veterinary Medical Center
01.2015 - Current
Associate Veterinarian
Sunset Animal Hospital
08.2014 - 01.2015
Veterinary Intern
VCA Encina Veterinary Medical Center
07.2013 - 07.2014
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
University of California, Davis
Master of Science - Bioengineering
University of California, Los Angeles
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