CAROLINE GIBSON
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate veterinarian prepared for challenges with almost 3 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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Relief Veterinarian
VCA
Los Angeles, CA
06.2026 - Current
- Educated pet owners on the importance of preventive care, nutrition, and behavioral issues to support animal wellness.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working with diverse veterinary teams and technicians, adapting to different workflows and communication styles to maintain efficient clinical operations.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs, enhancing overall care quality.
Urgent Care Veterinarian
VCA
Mar Vista, CA
08.2024 - 06.2026
- Managed urgent and emergency cases, providing timely stabilization and treatment while collaborating with nearby emergency and specialty facilities to facilitate seamless referrals and continuity of care.
- Coordinated with veterinary technicians to enhance patient care, ensuring accurate test results and timely treatments.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care through effective communication with pet owners and humane euthanasia administration when necessary.
Small Animal Rotating Intern
VCA West Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
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
Bowie, MD
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
Georgetown, DE
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
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 necropsy technique
- Basic CPR
- Spays/Neuters
- Effective owner communication
Professional Development
Anatomic Pathology Externship - Midwestern University / Glendale, AZ Nov 2023
- Assisted with necropsies and record keeping of the gross pathology seen
- Further developed pathology report skills including morphological diagnoses
Anatomic Pathology Externship - University of Missouri / Columbia, MO May 2022
- Assisted with necropsies and further developed pathology report writing skills
- Attended and actively participated in many histopathology and clinical pathology rounds and discussions
Canine Respiratory Physiology Externship - Happy Trails Kennel / Wasilla, AK Jan 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 Aug 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 / Feb 2024
Funfacts
- At 6 years old, I hiked the Grand Canyon
- I made it on a News Channel while studying abroad in India
- I have been skydiving
- I take polaroid pictures in every state I visit
Timeline
Relief Veterinarian
VCA
06.2026 - Current
Urgent Care Veterinarian
VCA
08.2024 - 06.2026
Small Animal Rotating Intern
VCA West Los Angeles
06.2023 - 06.2024
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2020
Diagnostic Lab Summer Intern
University of Delaware Carvel Research & Education Center
06.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Veterinary Medicine And Animal Biosciences
University of Delaware
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Oklahoma State University