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Education
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Alison Berkebile, DVM

Greensburg,PA

Summary

Associate Veterinarian with extensive experience, excelling in client communication, and preventative medicine. Ability to build trust with clients while delivering compassionate care. Skilled in surgical procedures and fostering a supportive team environment, ensuring optimal outcomes for pets and their owners.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Veterinarian

Cheyenne Veterinary Surgical and Wellness Center
10.2022 - Current

In 2022, I came on in an associate role, conducted scheduled appointments, and performed routine surgical procedures, along with performing some emergency procedures as well. I work alongside three other associates and the practice owner to provide great general practice care for a wide range of clientele.

Associate Veterinarian

Greenfield Veterinary Hospital
08.2018 - 09.2022

I worked alongside one other associate and the practice owner to build a robust clientele by fostering client relationships and providing excellent medical and surgical care.

Relief Veterinarian

Self Employed Services
01.2017 - 12.2021

Millcreek Veterinary Hospital, Erie, PA: I staffed this hospital on multiple occasions for a few days to a week at a time, solo, as relief in 2017-2018.

Greenfield Veterinary Hospital: I came on as a per diem veterinarian in 2017 and became an associate veterinarian shortly after.

Cheyenne Veterinary Surgical and Wellness Center: I assisted this clinic in a role as a relief/per diem doctor some time in 2017, and worked once a week for them until 2021, returning in an associate role in 2022.

Associate Veterinarian

Kittanning Veterinary Hospital
11.2014 - 12.2016

This was my first position directly out of veterinary school, where I split my time working at a large multi-doctor practice in Kittanning, and practicing solo at their new satellite in Indiana, PA. I received mentoring from the seasoned practice owners, while applying those skills at the one-doctor satellite practice.

Education

Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine -

Saint Matthew’s University
Grand Cayman
08.2014

Skills

  • Client communication: I strongly believe in building trust and understanding with every client, and working together within their means to achieve the best outcome for their pets
  • Showing compassion: this field can be highly emotionally charged, and showing empathy while listening to client concerns is an important part of a successful VPCR
  • Preventative medicine: I enjoy discussing the routine care that can help keep our clients' pets around to love for as long as they can
  • Illness assessment and treatment: over the years, I've gathered much real-world experience in the treatment and management of long-term illnesses
  • Working with a team: I've worked with my current team for years and have encountered many personalities throughout my professional career I have learned to navigate those personalities and help fostor a supportive team

Timeline

Associate Veterinarian

Cheyenne Veterinary Surgical and Wellness Center
10.2022 - Current

Associate Veterinarian

Greenfield Veterinary Hospital
08.2018 - 09.2022

Relief Veterinarian

Self Employed Services
01.2017 - 12.2021

Associate Veterinarian

Kittanning Veterinary Hospital
11.2014 - 12.2016

Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine -

Saint Matthew’s University
Alison Berkebile, DVM