Cole Sherwood
Cheney Veterinary Clinic
Cheney,WA
6
years of professional experience
Motivated clinician who prioritizes communication to help clients make educated decisions regarding their pets care. Brings a collaborative mindset to foster a healthy work environment, and encourages clients to take an active role in their pets welfare.
Work History
Associate Veterinarian
1 Year 3 Months- Managed a dynamic caseload involving scheduled appointments, scheduled drop-offs, urgent/emergent cases, and surgeries daily.
- Regularly performed routine soft tissue surgeries including ovariohysterectomy, castration, laparotomy, enterotomy, gastronomy, cystotomy, incisional/excisional biopsy, laceration repair, and wound management.
- Communicated clearly with clients about diagnostics, treatment options, and home-care instructions.
- Communicated with veterinary specialists on a referral basis.
- Maintained accurate and complete medical records using EzyVet and Vet Radar EMR systems.
Veterinary Assistant
4 Years 5 Months- Assisted veterinarians with exam room preparation and patient restraint during routine and urgent care visits.
- Collected vital signs, recorded patient observations, and updated medical charts with accuracy.
- Prepared surgical instruments, sterilized equipment, and maintained clean treatment areas.
- Ran in-house diagnostics using IDEXX laboratory equipment.
- Trained new staff on restraint techniques, cleaning protocols, and daily workflow expectations.
Education
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine
Associate of Science - Biology
Skills
Internal medicine
Clinical pathology
Proficient with Vet Radar and EzyVet EMR systems
Preventive care
Clear and concise client communication
Surgical skills
Timeline
Associate Veterinarian
Cheney Veterinary Clinic
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
Veterinary Assistant
Cheney Veterinary Clinic
12.2020 - 05.2025Read More
Washington State University
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine
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Eastern Washington University
Associate of Science from Biology
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