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Chloe Grealish

Littleton,Colorado

Summary

A dedicated and passionate lifelong learner interested in equine practice and customized, high quality equine medicine. A conscientious and compassionate communicator striving to provide excellent client care at all levels of patient management.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern DVM

Littleton Equine Medical Centre
06.2024 - 06.2025
  • Rotated through surgery, medicine, hospital overnights, field overnight emergency, anesthesia, field elective (sports medicine focused), and field daytime emergency services.
  • Managed a caseload of emergency, internal medicine, and surgery cases, up to 11 patients at a time.
  • Trained in triaging emergencies and colic workups including nasogastric intubation, transrectal palpation, transabdominal ultrasound, abdominocentesis, cecal trocharization, establishing venous access, and emergency fluid resuscitation.
  • Established proficiency in lameness evaluations and treatments which included limb flexions, regional anesthesia, intra-articular injections, regional limb perfusions, arthrocentesis, shockwave, and mesotherapy.
  • Performed and interpreted diagnostic imaging including radiography, ultrasonography, MRI, CT, gastroscopy, and endoscopy.
  • Gained experience with basic reproduction procedures (palpation, ultrasound), dental examinations and procedures, and preventative medicine (vaccination and deworming protocols).
  • Triaged patients, communicated patient complications to staff doctors, and proposed adjustments to treatment plans for all hospital inpatients.
  • Mentored summer students, externs, and ICU staff on cases and clinical procedures.
  • Participated in weekly journal club, case presentations, case transfer rounds, and educational wet labs.
  • Communicated with clients daily for inpatients, emergency cases, and field calls and invoicing.
  • Performed general anesthesia on elective and emergent cases (both inhalant and injectable anesthesia). Optimized use of anesthesia during surgeries, enhancing patient safety and outcomes.
  • Gained experience during ambulatory emergencies as the primary doctor on the case with over-the-phone backup as needed.
  • Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on advancements within the veterinary field.

Student Externship

Rogue Equine Hospital
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Assisted in all aspects of equine general practice including but not limited to: Preventative care and wellness, physical examination and diagnostic / clinical pathology techniques and evaluation, sports medicine, diagnostic imaging, surgery, dentistry, wound management, internal medicine.
  • Accurately interpreted case data for diagnosis and management decisions.
  • Performed sample collection with appropriate technique.
  • Developed skills needed to complete an oral health examination and routine dental float.
  • Developed proficiency in evaluation and diagnostic workup of lameness.
  • Efficiently performed transrectal reproductive ultrasound with confidence and accuracy, interpreting stage of reproductive cycle, pregnancy, and disorders of the reproductive tract.
  • Collected history and exemplified professional, compassionate, and non judgemental client communication.
  • Worked within a team to ensure efficient use of scheduled time, anticipating needs of the attending veterinarian and preparing and stocking veterinary vehicles as needed.
  • Consistently performed safe and welfare oriented handling of equine patients.
  • Continuously applied concepts learned in theory, and inquired about methodology and clinical reasoning when appropriate.
  • Assessed areas for personal and professional growth and made efforts to improve in these areas.

Summer Research Associate

Koch/Hurtig/Koenig Laboratories Ontario Veterinary College
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Assisted in all aspects of an equine osteoarthritis trial exploring the efficacy of isolated stem cells for reduction of clinical lameness in an induced fetlock chip model.
  • Preliminary data collection including baseline lameness examinations, experience with Equinosis Lameness Locator, fetlock radiographs, distal limb ultrasound, and acclimation of subject horses to the use of a high speed treadmill.
  • Recorded organized and detailed records of daily performance of horses throughout the trial.
  • Daily care and health monitoring of 6 subject horses.
  • Daily medication administration including ocular and oral medications, bandaging.
  • Surgical preparation and assistance including IV and urinary catheter placement, safe administration of IV sedation / premedication, proficient in surgical site preparation, surgical room preparation including gown table and instrument table preparation, demonstration of sterile technique.
  • Engaged assistant in laboratory work, including the isolation and culture of mesenchymal stem cells, tracking of cell growth, and complete and descriptive lab note recording.
  • Prepared varying media for cell culture and sample collection in accordance with procedure and high quality standards.
  • Carried out freezing, thawing, and expansion of cell lines, both equine and canine, in relation to the manufacture of commercial stem cell based products.
  • Maintained clean, well organized, and appropriately stocked laboratory facilities.

Student Researcher

Ontario Veterinary College
05.2021 - 08.2021


  • Worked as a team in the development of a protocol for complete C1 - T2 vertebral imaging with cone beam CT in the standing sedated equid.
  • Gained deeper understanding of CT technology and artefact production, practical application of sedation in the standing equine, research project organization and execution, and protocol development.
  • Collected, organized, analyzed, and interpreted data in relation to collaborative formulation of plans for protocol building.
  • Kept detailed records of actions performed, results, and intended future modifications, and synthesized these records for inclusion in a scientific journal.
  • Participated in 6 total projects of varying aspects of radiology, including CT, 3D printing, interdisciplinary studies, surgery, ultrasound training model development, and scientific writing.
  • Successfully wrote 2 grant proposals that were used to secure funding for research projects.

Student

Westhills Equine Veterinary Services
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Assisted to manage up to 25 on site breeding mares at a time.
  • Became proficient in rectal and vaginal palpation, transrectal ovarian and uterine ultrasound, IV and IM
    medication administration, artificial insemination, uterine lavage/infusions, in house culture/cytology and interpretation, embryo transfer and more.
  • Confidently and proficiently performed vulvoplasty procedures with minimal supervision.
  • Participated in ambulatory medicine and emergency and after hours calls, wound management, and many aspects of general practice including digital X ray, vaccination, dental work, as well as performing scheduled treatments on hospitalized and outpatient cases.
  • Maintained professional and consistent communication with superiors, staff, colleagues, and clients.

Summer Veterinary Assitant / Wards Attendant

Ontario Veterinary College Large Animal Wards
05.2019 - 05.2020
  • worked in collaboration and independently to provide daily veterinary care to up to 25 in hospital equines.
  • Carried out scheduled duties accurately, attentively, and efficiently.
  • Ensured accurate task records were kept to ensure continuity of care.
  • Became proficient in hospital fluid management, TPR and general wellbeing assessment of equines, oral and catheterized IV medication administration, feeding protocols following sedated procedures and surgeries.
  • Maintained communication in a team of 15 to ensure efficiency and timeliness of duties.

Foal Watch Team Leader

Ontario Veterinary College Large Animal Hospital
09.2016 - 05.2020
  • Leadership role in a team of 100+ students.
  • Demonstrated and supervised neonatal ICU foal care including nasogastric feeding, restraint, positioning in sternal/lateral, assisting to stand / lie down, assisting to nurse, medication administration, maintenance of O2 and IV lines.
  • Attentively maintained mare comfort and care, including environmental and physical management.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Student Research Assistant

Institute for Comparative Cancer Research, Ontario Veterinary College
09.2019 - 04.2020
  • Maintained, organized, and updated a database of more than 700 clients and patients of the Cancer Centre, ensuring accurate records, executing follow-up with referring veterinarians, and documenting current patient subjective and objective data.
  • Coordinated data between several databases to ensure continuity and accuracy.
  • Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently and collaboratively locating and correcting concerns.
  • Organized participant-informed consent waivers and research scope documentation.

Veterinary Assistant

Guelph Street Animal Hospital
09.2018 - 08.2019
  • Completed reception duties including client communication, answering phones and emails, scheduling appointments, arranging product pickup.
  • Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
  • Assisted in examinations, basic procedures, restraint, blood and sample collection, vaccinations, diagnostics, surgical preparation and surgical monitoring for companion animals.
  • Initiated appointments using excellent listening skills and nonjudgmental, compassionate client communication, and compiled client concerns for relay to veterinarian.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
  • Attended to care of animals including walking, feeding, and maintenance of kennels.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging including x ray and ultrasound, while promoting proper team safety and animal comfort.
  • Maintained accurate logs of radiation and controlled drug usage.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
  • Experience with Avimark for medical record keeping.
  • Communicated with Idexx for sample pickup.

Summer Veterinary Assistant

Animal Health Centre of Melville
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Enthusiastically participated in reception and veterinary assistant duties for mixed animal practice.
  • Demonstrated respectful and courteous client communication, became familiar with clinic software, scheduled appointments, organized medication and product pickups.
  • Initiated and assisted in appointments, physical examinations, and animal restraint.
  • Maintained comfort and care of large and small animal patients.
  • Became familiar with timely, consistent, and well executed surgical instrument sterilization.
  • Took initiative to ensure a cleanly clinic environment including daily, weekly, and biweekly chores, as well as stocking, creating product displays, and designing seasonal client information boards.

Summer Houskeeping Attendant

Best Western (Royal Brock)
05.2017 - 09.2017

Swim Instructor

City Of Pickering
01.2015 - 09.2016

Equine Caretaker

Saunders Stables
03.2014 - 09.2016

Summer Camp Counsellor

Destiny Equestrian
06.2014 - 09.2014

Education

3 Years Education - Animal Biology

University of Guelph
Guelph, ON

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -

Ontario Veterinary College
Guelph, ON
04.2024

AAEP Student Lab Participation -

Major Continuing Education
USA

Equine Clinic At Oakencroft / Rhinebeck Equine - Equine Practice And Skill Development

Major Continuing Education
New York, USA
09.2022

Additional Information

French Fellow Scholarship Recipient - 2021

American Board of Veterinary Practitioners

Essay based scholarship recipient

Affiliations

  • American Association of Equine Practitioners
  • Colorado Veterinary Medical Association
  • College of Veterinarians of Ontario
  • Ontario Association of Equine Practitioners

Extracurriular Involvement

Executive Member OVC Equine Club - Events

Graduating position: Jr. Equine Practitioner's Forum Coordinator, Sr. Equine Practitioner's Forum Coordinator (2 years total completed 2021)
Co-organized the main networking event of the year for OVC Equine Club for over 80 attendees. Contacted and followed up with over 50 local equine professionals to arrange attendance. Promoted the event and sold tickets for students. Organized sponsorship, facilities, catering, activities, and a "new graduate panel" for the evenings events. Acted as Master of Ceremonies for the duration of the event.


Executive Member OVC Surgery Club - Presidential
Graduating position: Co-Jr. Vice President, Co-Vice President, Co-President (3 years total completed 2022)
Co - organized a team of 12 executive members to provide consistent and engaging experiences for over 300 DVM students as part of an extracurricular organization. Coordinated with veterinary professionals, specialists, and industry representatives to arrange lunch talks, hands on laboratories, and networking for club members. Completed training and organized training for team members to increase understanding of university programs and requirements for student run organizations. Consistently met my short and long-term targets.


Ontario Competitive Trail Riding Association - Volunteer 2022

Volunteer Veterinary Student Judge

Performed physical exams and heart rate assessments on over 35 horses competing. Identified and evaluated lameness. Assisted treating veterinarian.



CVMA Professional Student Speaker - Ontario Veterinary College site visit 2022

Research Presentation

Presented research completed in 2021 to a group of 20 CVMA representatives, with the purpose of showcasing student research at OVC.

Language Proficiency

English

Excellent written and spoken


French

Elementary / Beginner

Self education, 2 years, mainly day to day, workplace, and conversational.


Special Interests

Opthalmology

Neonatology

Critical Care

Internal Medicine


Timeline

Intern DVM

Littleton Equine Medical Centre
06.2024 - 06.2025

Student Externship

Rogue Equine Hospital
05.2023 - 07.2023

Summer Research Associate

Koch/Hurtig/Koenig Laboratories Ontario Veterinary College
05.2022 - 09.2022

Student Researcher

Ontario Veterinary College
05.2021 - 08.2021

Student

Westhills Equine Veterinary Services
05.2020 - 08.2020

Student Research Assistant

Institute for Comparative Cancer Research, Ontario Veterinary College
09.2019 - 04.2020

Summer Veterinary Assitant / Wards Attendant

Ontario Veterinary College Large Animal Wards
05.2019 - 05.2020

Veterinary Assistant

Guelph Street Animal Hospital
09.2018 - 08.2019

Summer Veterinary Assistant

Animal Health Centre of Melville
05.2018 - 08.2018

Summer Houskeeping Attendant

Best Western (Royal Brock)
05.2017 - 09.2017

Foal Watch Team Leader

Ontario Veterinary College Large Animal Hospital
09.2016 - 05.2020

Swim Instructor

City Of Pickering
01.2015 - 09.2016

Summer Camp Counsellor

Destiny Equestrian
06.2014 - 09.2014

Equine Caretaker

Saunders Stables
03.2014 - 09.2016

3 Years Education - Animal Biology

University of Guelph

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -

Ontario Veterinary College

AAEP Student Lab Participation -

Major Continuing Education

Equine Clinic At Oakencroft / Rhinebeck Equine - Equine Practice And Skill Development

Major Continuing Education

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