Caroline Baer,DVM
Fircrest,WA
Summary
Emergency veterinary medicine continues to see a surge in need for intelligent, hard-working veterinarians to approach the new issues and remain committed to the field of emergency medicine. As a solely emergency focused vet, I am excited to practice quality medicine in high intensity situations, continuing the upward surge of excellent veterinary work in what was historically seen as an environment too fraught with issues such as infectious disease, high turnover, and behavioral problems to be an example of exemplary care. I am drawn to the challenges of diagnostics puzzles and out-of-the-box thinking required in high-stakes, quick paced, and time-sensitive cases presented by emergency medicine, and I look forward to continuing to learn and advance my veterinary practice.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Emergency Veterinarian
Lakefield Veterinary Group
02.2023 - Current
- Provided high-quality emergency medical and surgical care in coordination with various specialty services
- Improved clinic operations by collaborating with veterinary technicians and support staff on improving and creating SOPs, protocols, and leveling processes.
- Created the doctors' schedule for 6 months for both staff and relief doctors
- Saw a large number of outpatients as well as managing inpatients, primarily overnight.
Emergency Relief Veterinarian
Thrive Pet Care And Roo Veterinary
08.2022 - Current
- Travel to various emergency, specialty, and urgent care clinics to provide relief in California, Texas, and Washington, acclimating quickly to different clinics and teams while maintaining high quality medical and surgical care regardless of location
Associate Emergency Veterinarian
Pet Specialists of Austin
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Emergency veterinarian at busy emergency and specialty practice in the heart of Austin, TX, providing emergent and critical care to both walk-in and hospitalized patients in the ICU.
- Managed hospitalized surgical, internal medicine, neurology, and oncology patients while also continuing a smooth flow on the floor and in taking 20-30 patients per shift.
Emergency Veterinary Internship
Emergency Pet Clinic of
06.2020 - 08.2021
- One year emergency-only internship in which training focused not only on medical acumen, but advanced emergency surgery, ultrasound, trauma management, and long term case management
- Gained training in FAST ultrasonography, emergency ophthalmology, basic scoping skills, and more.
Technician
Washington State University Clinical Instructional Services
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Student job during years 1-3 of veterinary school in which I aided in 3rd year spay lab as well as cadaver and live animal labs, acting as tech, assistant, and supervisor.
Intern
Austin Pets Alive! Maddie's Fund
09.2019
- Four week internship in which I gained surgical experience in both general high-quality, high-quantity spay and neuter as well as specialized surgery; population health medicine including management of distemper, parvovirus, and herpes; and direct responsibility of individual cases from both a trauma and systemic illness standpoint.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Pullman, WA05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Pullman, WA05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05.2016
Skills
- Goal-oriented, driven, and forward-focused
- Experience with various breeds and species of animals (canines, felines, exotics), as well as low-stress handling and interpretation of animal behavior
- Well-trained in practical veterinary skills, including surgery, ultrasound (FAST), microscopy, radiology, and detailed physical exam
- Skilled at attention to detail at a rapid pace
- Excellent interpersonal and client interaction skills
References
Dr. Leslie Bauer, DVM DABVP: leslie.bauer@thrivepet.com
Dr. Courtney Parsons, DVM: courtneycparsons@hotmail.com
Mishka Iglesia, LVT: mishkaiglesias0227@gmail.com
Timeline
Associate Emergency Veterinarian
Lakefield Veterinary Group
02.2023 - Current
Emergency Relief Veterinarian
Thrive Pet Care And Roo Veterinary
08.2022 - Current
Associate Emergency Veterinarian
Pet Specialists of Austin
08.2021 - 08.2022
Emergency Veterinary Internship
Emergency Pet Clinic of
06.2020 - 08.2021
Intern
Austin Pets Alive! Maddie's Fund
09.2019
Technician
Washington State University Clinical Instructional Services
08.2016 - 08.2019
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language
Washington State University
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