CAROLINE GIBSON
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate veterinarian prepared for challenges with almost 2 years of clinical experience including a rigorous rotating internship. Known for strong collaboration skills and adaptability, ensuring seamless team operations and patient care. Empathetic professional, relating to pet owners and listening closely to concerns to determine best care protocol for individual health.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Urgent Care Veterinarian
VCA
08.2024 - Current
- Created a welcoming environment for pet owners by addressing concerns with empathy and providing comprehensive explanations of treatment options.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care through thoughtful communication with pet owners and administration of humane euthanasia when necessary.
- Collaborated with veterinary technicians for efficient patient care, ensuring accurate test results and timely treatments.
Small Animal Rotating Intern
VCA West Los Angeles
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Enhanced client communication skills, time management, medical record keeping
- Enhanced surgical skills and performed about 15 spays and neuters each.
- Participated in patient rounds, engaging in active listening and critical thinking to contribute meaningfully to the patients'' care plans.
- Managed about 5-9 cases per emergency shift and other primary cases under the supervision of multiple specialty doctors.
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Gained customer service experience by communicating with pet owners
Diagnostic Lab Summer Intern
University of Delaware Carvel Research & Education Center
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Supported poultry veterinarians with a vaccine research project by organizing data
- Observed and performed about 5 necropsies on chickens daily
- Improved organization or paperwork and cleanliness of diagnostic lab after each necropsy
Anatomic Pathology Externship
Midwestern University
- Assisted with necropsies and record keeping of the gross pathology seen
- Further developed pathology report skills including morphologic diagnoses.
Canine Respiratory Physiology Externship
Happy Trails Kennel
01.2023
- Learned about sled dog respiratory physiology and racing demands
- Attended the Copper Basin race beside a veterinarian who treats sled dogs.
Poultry Veterinarian Externship
Cobb-Vantress, Inc.
08.2022
- Observed and learned every aspect of poultry production from laying to hatching and the sanitation protocols
- Worked a 12 hour shift at the hatchery and learned about the process.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Veterinary Medicine And Animal Biosciences
University of Delaware
Newark, DE05.2019
Skills
- Basic CPR
- Spays/Neuters
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking/Time management
Professional Development
Anatomic Pathology Externship - Midwestern University / Glendale, AZ November 2023
- Assisted with necropsies and record keeping of the gross pathology seen
- Further developed pathology report skills including morphological diagnoses
Canine Respiratory Physiology Externship - Happy Trails Kennel / Wasilla, AK January 2023
- Learned about sled dog respiratory physiology and racing demands
- Attended the Copper Basin race beside a specialty trained sled dog veterinarian
Poultry Veterinarian Externship - Cobb-Vantress, Inc. / Siloam Springs, AR August 2022
- Observed and learned every aspect of the poultry production from laying to hatching and the sanitation protocols
- Worked a 12 hour shift at the hatchery whilst learned about the hatching process
Grand Rounds Presentations
- Canine Respiratory Physiology / March 2023
- Myasthenia Gravis / February 2024
Funfacts
- At 6 years old, I hiked the Grand Canyon
- I made it on a News Channel in India
- I have been skydiving
- I take polaroid pictures in every state I visit
Timeline
Urgent Care Veterinarian
VCA
08.2024 - Current
Small Animal Rotating Intern
VCA West Los Angeles
06.2023 - 06.2024
Canine Respiratory Physiology Externship
Happy Trails Kennel
01.2023
Poultry Veterinarian Externship
Cobb-Vantress, Inc.
08.2022
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2020
Diagnostic Lab Summer Intern
University of Delaware Carvel Research & Education Center
06.2018 - 08.2018
Anatomic Pathology Externship
Midwestern University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Veterinary Medicine And Animal Biosciences
University of Delaware
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