Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
references
Languages
Memberships
Interests
Timeline
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Jessica O’Neill

Plantation

Summary

A compassionate and experienced Veterinarian, working effectively independently, or in teams. Seeking a role in which to apply and enhance existing knowledge and expertise. Dedicated to provide exceptional high quality care, and encourage client education in a quality driven care facility where active leadership, and fostering positive organizational culture matter.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Scarbrough Animal Hospital

Associate Veterinarian
01.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Practice veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, emergency medicine, and chronic disease management in small animals.
  • Communicate with pet owners regarding their pet's diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis.
  • Educate clients on the importance of oral hygiene, and competent in all aspect of prophylactic core dentistry and oral surgeries.
  • Educate pet owners on proper nutrition depending on their conditions promoting long-term wellness for their animals.
  • Skilled in stabilizing critical patients before referral to specialized facilities when necessary.
  • Perform both scheduled and emergent surgeries on small animals.
  • Trained and proficient in performing abdominal ultrasound and echocardiogram studies to be reviewed by board certified radiologists and cardiologists.
  • Manage complex in-hospital internal medicine cases.
  • Advise clients on end-of-life care options, providing compassionate support during emotionally challenging times with offering at home euthanasia when appropriate.
  • Contributing to successful clinic operations by maintaining detailed medical records and collaborating with colleagues and technicians on case management.
  • Improving practice revenue by attracting new clients through word-of-mouth referrals from specialty facilities (for financially constrained clients) and satisfied customers.
  • Mentor veterinary students during clinical rotations, guiding them through real-world scenarios and offering valuable insights into the profession.
  • Contribute in educating veterinary technicians by crafting a pocket size training manual.

Multiple Hospitals

Relief Associate Veterinarian
08.2024 - Current

Job overview

Hospitals:

- Access Specialty Animal Hospital

- TLC Animal Hospital

- Plantation Midtown Animal Hospital

- Arch Creek Animal Clinic


  • Working as a relief associate veterinarian in diverse hospitals in the south florida area practicing and recommending gold standard veterinary medicine in preventative care, emergency care, as well as, performing soft tissue, and dentistry surgeries when indicated.



Veterinary Specialty Hospital & 24 Hour Emergency

Relief Emergency Veterinarian
02.2021 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Efficiently manage care of hospitalized critical patients while also being available to evaluate new patients coming in with emergencies.
  • Performed life saving procedures and stabilized critical patients.
  • Communicate with pet owners and rDVMs regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
  • Competent in time management skills.

Coral Springs Animal Hospital

Associate Emergency Veterinarian
10.2017 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions.
  • Trained in evaluating traumatic injuries, performing life saving surgical procedures, evaluating diagnostic tests, and overseeing the care of critical patients.
  • Developed skills to work efficiently in a stressful environment.
  • Proficient in rDVM and client communications/education.

Banfield Pet Hospital

Associate Veterinarian
09.2016 - 10.2017

Job overview

  • Promoting preventative care (vaccination, parasite control, nutrition, dental care, and behavior).
  • Efficient in routine elective procedures (spays/neuters/oral surgery).
  • Proficiently trained in working in a fast paced hospital environment.
  • Has primary responsibility of cases.
  • Improved skills in triage and time management while working in stressful environments.
  • Successfully opened and operated a new hospital facility.

Education

University Of Florida College Of Veterinary Medicine
, Gainesville, FL

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
05.2016

University Overview

Clinical year successfully completed. Graduated through Ross University.

Ross University School Of Veterinary Medicine
, St. Kitts And Nevis

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Veterinary Medicine
05.2016

University Overview

Graduated with Honors

Florida State University
, Tallahassee, FL

Bachelor of Science from Biology
2011

Skills

  • Emergency/Urgent care/GP Medicine
  • Illness assessment and management (acute/chronic)
  • Soft tissue surgery and dentistry
  • Echocardiography and Ultrasound trained
  • Animal behavior education and management
  • Pain/mobility management
  • Good listening skills
  • Effective compassionate communication skills, and client education
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Team oriented, with emphasis on support staff mentoring
  • Hardworking
  • Dedicated

Certification

  • Fear Free
  • CPR through Cornell University
  • Licensed to practice in Florida
  • DEA licensed
  • USDA

references

  • Marissa Swinson; 954-629-9181 marissa@plantationpet.com
  • Kelleigh Waters, DVM; 863-333-2444 kelleigh.waters@gmail.com
  • Macy Sheehan, DVM; 724-208-2437 macysheehan@gmail.com

Languages

French
English

Memberships

  • AVMA
  • AVMA PLIT

Interests

  • Emergency critical care
  • Internal medicine
  • Small animal general practice
  • End of life care

Timeline

Relief Associate Veterinarian

Multiple Hospitals
08.2024 - Current

Relief Emergency Veterinarian

Veterinary Specialty Hospital & 24 Hour Emergency
02.2021 - 12.2022

Associate Veterinarian

Scarbrough Animal Hospital
01.2020 - Current

Associate Emergency Veterinarian

Coral Springs Animal Hospital
10.2017 - 01.2020

Associate Veterinarian

Banfield Pet Hospital
09.2016 - 10.2017
  • Fear Free
  • CPR through Cornell University
  • Licensed to practice in Florida
  • DEA licensed
  • USDA

University Of Florida College Of Veterinary Medicine

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Ross University School Of Veterinary Medicine

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Veterinary Medicine

Florida State University

Bachelor of Science from Biology
Jessica O’Neill