Emily Brooks
Columbus,OH
Summary
Dynamic veterinary professional with extensive experience, excelling in diagnostic imaging and ultrasound-guided procedures. Proven expertise in MRI and PET scanning, coupled with strong teaching abilities. Successfully integrated advanced imaging systems, enhancing workflow efficiency and patient care. Committed to elevating clinical competencies through effective training and collaboration.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
The Ohio State University CVM
Columbus, OH
08.2024 - Current
- Supported veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures to enhance patient care.
- Trained veterinary and technician students in performing physical exams and obtaining radiographs.
- Educated students on equine anatomy to improve their clinical competencies.
Director of Diagnostic Imaging
Kentucky Equine Hospital
Simpsonville, USA
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Executed MRI exams by obtaining history and coordinating with radiologists for optimal imaging.
- Maintained diagnostic equipment, including DR systems, ultrasound, and Nuclear Scintigraphy.
- Collaborated with Radiation Safety Officer to ensure nuclear waste regulation compliance.
- Integrated streamlined PACs system for enhanced hospital workflow efficiency.
- Conducted diagnostic ultrasounds for lameness exams and guided injections.
- Performed ultrasound-guided intra-arterial stem cell injections in hospital and field settings.
- Negotiated purchase and facilitated installation of PET scanner, enhancing imaging capabilities.
- Developed protocols for PET integration and authored preliminary scan reports using Horos.
Clinician and Imaging Technician
Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital
Lexington, USA
01.2007 - 01.2021
- Assisted surgeon in radiographing and working up all surgery cases, jogged and performed diagnostic nerve blocks for lameness exams.
- Performed treatments such as laser and shockwave therapy, bone marrow aspirate for stem cell harvest, ultrasound guided intra lesional and intra arterial injections, and regional limb perfusions.
- Performed MRI on 1.5 T Siemens Symphonie and kept database searchable by diagnosis.
- Performed ultrasound for lameness exams and colic work ups.
- Taught incoming interns how to take high quality radiographs of distal limb, Cspine, and pelvis.
- Supervised the radiology department and trained technicians on obtaining highest quality radiographs.
- Instructed interns in techniques for high-quality radiography of distal limbs, cervical spine, and pelvis.
- Supervised radiology department, training technicians on optimal radiographic practices.
Imaging Technician
Equine Veterinary Medical Center
Doha, Qatar
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Assisted new equine hospital in Doha with setup of imaging department, including 3T MRI, nuclear scintigraphy, CT, and ultrasound for four months.
- Authored protocols for MRI operations and contributed to standard operating procedures for surgery and imaging departments.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, OH05-2029
Equine Science -
Midway University
Midway, KY01.2005
Skills
- Practice management software proficiency
- HVMS and Vetradar expertise
- EzyVet utilization
- Ultrasound and guided injections
- Diagnostic imaging techniques
- MRI, CT, and PET scanning
- Nuclear medicine applications
- Case report presentation and publication
- Teaching and training skills
- Digital radiography knowledge
- MRI interpretation
Custom Section 1
- Vertebral Abscess Presentation in Foals, Modern Equine Vet, May 2022. https://modernequinevet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/EquineVet_May2022_SPRD.pdf
- Thoroughbred Filly with Lateral Suspensory Branch Lesion, Modern Equine Vet, February 2024. https://modernequinevet.com/technician-update/
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
The Ohio State University CVM
08.2024 - Current
Director of Diagnostic Imaging
Kentucky Equine Hospital
01.2021 - 08.2024
Imaging Technician
Equine Veterinary Medical Center
01.2018 - 04.2018
Clinician and Imaging Technician
Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2021
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
The Ohio State University
Equine Science -
Midway University