Compassionate veterinarian with over 4 years serving clients and animals with excellent health services. Skilled in leveraging medical history and symptoms to reach efficient and accurate diagnoses in small animal practice.
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Greg Echols
Monroe,NC
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Greg Echols Relief Services LLC
Relief Veterinarian
12.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
- Managed medication administration, dispensed prescriptions and replenished inventory, carefully accounting for controlled substances.
- Gathered pet health histories and symptoms to identify root cause of medical issues.
- Performed both scheduled and emergent surgeries on small animals species.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by effectively managing emergency and routine cases, ensuring timely treatment for all patients.
- Handled complex medical cases with utmost professionalism while adhering strictly to industry standards and best practices for veterinary care.
- Delivered outstanding customer service by addressing clients'' concerns promptly, maintaining clear communication channels throughout treatment processes.
- Conducted thorough diagnostic tests to identify underlying health issues, enabling accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality veterinary care to various animal species in multiple clinics.
Evette Staffing
Relief Veterinarian
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests, and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment
- Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management and emergency medicine in small animals
- Gathered pet health histories and symptoms to identify the root cause of medical issues
- Induced anesthesia by inhalation or intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health
- Maintained detailed diagnosis and treatment records for future reference
Animal Medical Hospital
Associate Veterinarian
06.2021 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Perform thorough physicals for overall wellness and to help determine the nature of disease or illness
- Perform scheduled procedures such as ovariohysterectomies, neuters, mass removals and dental cleanings with extractions
- Perform clinical rounds with interns regarding case management
- Proficient with Cornerstone and Smart flow software
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment
- Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions
- Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management and emergency medicine in small animals
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health
- Induced anesthesia by inhalation or intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection
Animal Medical Hospital
Emergency and Surgery Intern
06.2020 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Induced anesthesia by inhalation or intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection
- Performed and assisted in multiple surgeries and procedures
- Routine/general practice: ovariohysterectomy, castration, gastropexy, dental procedures, mass removal, tail amputation, eyelid wedge resection, cystocentesis
- Emergency: wound/laceration repair, drain placement, thoracocentesis, abdominocentesis, urinary catheter placement, gastrotomy, enterotomy, enucleation, necropsy, pyometra and CPR
- Participated in hands-on labs and training (dental lab on cadavers, business skills/management, CPR, ECG, tube placement, and abdominal ultrasound)
- Skills/Proficiency: CBC/Chemistry machine, UA/Sedivue, ultrasound (FAST scan), Digital radiography, Cornerstone, Surgical laser
- Presented to AMH staff members on parvovirus (causes, pathophysiology, treatment, and emerging research)
- Efficiency in time management of both emergency shifts and full30 min appointment schedules (healthy & sick visits)
Virginia-Maryland Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Laboratory Technician
11.2016 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Obtain specimen from clinicians/students and properly charge
- Prepare submitted samples for testing and document results such as urinalysis, blood chemistry profiles, complete blood counts, blood smears, blood types and cross matches
- Inoculations for culture and sensitivity testing
Education
Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary MedicineBlacksburg, VA
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Veterinary Science
05-2020
University Overview
North Carolina A&T State UniversityGreensboro, NC
Bachelor of Science from Lab Animal Science
12-2014
University Overview
- Honoree of Cum laude
Skills
- Surgical expertise
- Compassionate care
- Laboratory interpretation
- Client communication
- Anesthesia administration
- Suturing techniques
- Diagnostic imaging
- Preventative care
- Pet owner rapport
- Dental procedures
- Soft tissue surgery
- Wound management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Gym Workouts
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
Timeline
Relief Veterinarian
Greg Echols Relief Services LLC
12.2023 - Current
Relief Veterinarian
Evette Staffing
07.2022 - Current
Associate Veterinarian
Animal Medical Hospital
06.2021 - 07.2022
Emergency and Surgery Intern
Animal Medical Hospital
06.2020 - 07.2021
Laboratory Technician
Virginia-Maryland Veterinary Teaching Hospital
11.2016 - 01.2019
Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Veterinary Science
North Carolina A&T State University
Bachelor of Science from Lab Animal Science
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