Ashley McLaughlin
Charleston,SC
Summary
Skilled Consulting Veterinarian with a proven track record at ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, adept in emergency care and client education. Excelled in case management of toxic exposures, mentoring staff, and fostering teamwork. Achieved high efficiency in case volume handling while actively advancing veterinary knowledge and leadership skills. Demonstrates adaptability and compassionate communication, ensuring optimal care and client satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Consulting Veterinarian in Clinical Toxicology
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
09.2021 - Current
- Professionally manage cases initiated by telephone from practicing veterinarians and animal owners involving animals that have potentially been exposed to deleterious agents or diseases
- Obtain complete case histories and provide detailed diagnostic and treatment recommendations to the caller (veterinarian, veterinary support staff, and animal owners)
- Maintain accurate and detailed record of all consultations
- Assisted veterinary callers with interpretation of clinical laboratory and diagnostic results, and institution of comprehensive treatment plans for patients
- Advised support staff (veterinary technicians and assistants) in the management of cases per established APCC protocols and extensive veterinary expertise
- Achieve efficient rating in daily case volume, quality and customer service related goals.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on advancements within the veterinary field.
- Actively participated in ASPCA and APCC mentor programs, and attended Learning and Development courses to expand upon goals related to leadership and career development
Emergency Veterinarian
Blue Pearl Specialty and Emergency Hospital
07.2014 - 10.2021
- Stayed current with advancements in veterinary medicine through attending industry conferences and participating in continuing education courses.
- Managed challenging cases involving trauma, toxin exposure, and critical illnesses, delivering expert care under high-pressure situations.
- Prepared detailed medical records for each patient encounter, ensuring accurate documentation of diagnoses, treatments, and client communications.
- Collaborated with specialists in areas such as internal medicine and surgery to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex cases.
- Mentored junior veterinarians by sharing knowledge on best practices in emergency medicine and case management techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with referring veterinarians, promoting collaborative efforts for optimal patient care between primary clinics and emergency services.
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
- Streamlined scheduling of Emergency Veterinarians to maintain adequate staffing while maintaining work-life balance for clinicians.
Intern in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
VCA Newark Animal Hospital
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Assisted in surgical procedures as needed while maintaining a focus on anesthesia monitoring and post-operative care strategies tailored to individual patients'' needs.
- Performed advanced diagnostic procedures such as ultrasound imaging or endoscopy to aid in determining the cause of presenting symptoms accurately.
- Administered life-saving treatments including fluid therapy, oxygen supplementation, and pharmacological interventions when required.
- Prepared detailed medical records for each patient encounter, ensuring accurate documentation of diagnoses, treatments, and client communications.
- Participation in daily case rounds and weekly grand rounds.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
University of California, Davis
Davis, CABachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJSkills
- Client education
- Management of cases involving potential ingestion of poisonous agents
- Emergency care
- Compassionate communication
- Medical charts and records
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Staff mentoring
Timeline
Consulting Veterinarian in Clinical Toxicology
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
09.2021 - Current
Emergency Veterinarian
Blue Pearl Specialty and Emergency Hospital
07.2014 - 10.2021
Intern in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
VCA Newark Animal Hospital
06.2013 - 06.2014
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Rutgers University
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