Erin Cahill
Tucson,US
Summary
Associate Emergency Veterinarian with over a decade of diverse experience in veterinary medicine and biomedical engineering. Demonstrates proficiency in emergency diagnosis, care, and surgical procedures, supported by skills in medical record management and client communication, as well as a background in quality system management and medical device design. Committed to advancing human and animal health through innovative practices and quality control in high-pressure environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Emergency Veterinarian
Civano Animal Hospital and Emergency Center
01.2024 - Current
- Provide critical care and ongoing treatment for emergency and hospitalized patients.
- Perform emergency surgeries (e.g., GDV intervention, splenectomy, cesarean) and manage anesthesia.
- Treat canine and feline patients, with occasional care for exotic and small ruminant species.
- Utilize diagnostic tools (ultrasound, radiography, cytology, bloodwork) for rapid assessments.
- Collaborate with staff to ensure efficient care and communicate treatment plans with pet owners.
- Maintain detailed medical records and participate in monthly journal discussions.
- Mentor veterinary interns and students during clinical rotations.
Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Intern
Civano Animal Hospital and Emergency Center
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Advance clinical skills in emergency, critical care, and general practice through structured mentorship.
- Participate in topic rounds, journal clubs, and professional development opportunities.
- Perform emergency surgeries with mentor guidance, improving proficiency and decision-making.
- Present research-based rounds on canine and feline heart failure to enhance team knowledge.
- Provide zoological care at Reid Park Zoo, managing diverse species and practicing collection management.
- Improve client communication through observation and feedback, enhancing care and satisfaction.
Veterinary Student Summer Associate
VCA Valley Animal Hospital and Emergency Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Gain experience in the role of a clinician in the context of emergency and internal medicine
- Work in the role of veterinary technician communicating with clients throughout cases and improving technical skills
- Present a clinical case report and participate in daily inpatient rounds
NPIP Field Tester and Avian Diagnostics
CSU Avian Health and Disease Surveillance Program
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Perform disease screening testing for the Colorado National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) at participant flocks throughout Colorado, maintaining rigorous biosecurity practices and practicing good avian handling and field testing technique
Veterinary Student Job Program Participant
Banfield Pet Hospital
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Gain technical skills with phlebotomy, diagnostics, and anesthesia monitoring in the role of veterinary assistant
- Shadow and perform activities of a veterinarian in a general practice setting with a focus on preventative care and lifelong health
New Product Development Quality Engineer, Vascular
W.L. Gore and Associates, Inc.
03.2016 - 07.2019
- Develop clinically relevant design specifications for novel devices through the execution or collection and analysis of cadaver and in vivo testing, physician input, observation of clinical procedures, and anatomical data
- Develop test methods to evaluate novel device designs and design verification test plan
- Perform experimentation and failure analysis to resolve technical uncertainties
- Conduct usability testing and facilitating design validation testing
- Teach internal design control training, formal mentorship of engineers
- Engineering review of quality system documentation
Manufacturing Support Quality Engineer, Aortic Device Components
W.L. Gore and Associates, Inc.
06.2014 - 03.2016
- Validate equipment and processes for the manufacture of endovascular devices
- Establish sampling plans for product release
- Daily manufacturing support
- Technical review of regulatory submissions for process changes to commercial devices
- Communication with component customers to evaluate quality concerns
- Component prototyping support for new product development efforts
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Economics with Politics Minor
Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH01.2011
Skills
- Emergency veterinary medicine
- Emergency veterinary surgery
- Fracture stabilization, wound management
- Anesthesia induction, maintenance, and monitoring
- Client communication
- Medical record management
- Quality system management
- Medical device design and evaluation
- Comparative medicine
- Team leadership and professional communication
Selected Experiences
- Humane Society of Yuma Spayathon, Spring 2024
- Todos Santos Spay/Neuter and Community Outreach Rotation, Spring 2023
- RECOVER CPR Basic and Advanced Life Support Certification, 11/22
- Pre-Clinical Research Externship, W.L. Gore and Associates, Inc, Summer 2022
- Independent Study Rotation in Interventional Cardiology, Postmortem Investigation, Preclinical Surgical Research
- Research Assistant Comparative Transcatheter Interventional Congenital Heart Disease Project, Fall 2021
- Diagnostic Imaging Club and Pathology Club board member, Colorado State University
- Laboratory Work, University of Arizona Biomedical Engineering Laboratory, 2013 – 2014
- Outdoor Adventures, University of Arizona, 2012-2014
- Wilderness First Responder Certification, 2011
Conference Attendance
- International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium, 09/07-11/24
- Cardiovascular Pathology Symposium, 02/22/22
- American College of Veterinary Pathologists Annual Meeting, 10/28-11/01/22
- Zoo Medicine Symposium, 02/08/20 and 03/07/21
- Cornell One Health Symposium, 01/30/21
- Global Animal Health and Working in Development, 10/15/20
- ACVP COVID Symposium, 09/17/20
- Vascular InterVentional Advances and The VEINS at VIVA, 2019
Awards
- Colorado State University DVM Scholarships - Arizona VMA Scholarship, 2022, DVM Student Debt Relief Scholarship, 2022, 2022 Zoetis Foundation / AAVMC Veterinary Student Scholarship Award, Judith Ann Nelssen Scholarship, 2020, Dr. Gary Bird Memorial Scholarship, 2019
- Phi Zeta Colorado Theta Chapter, National Honor Society in Veterinary Medicine
- Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society Member, 2013
- Oberlin College Scholarship - Jesse Philips Prize in Economics, 2011, Omicron Delta Epsilon International Honor Society in Economics Member, 2011, John Frederick Oberlin Scholar, 2008-2011
Research
- Comparative transcatheter occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus: multicenter collaborative study across pediatric and veterinary cardiology centers., Journal of Veterinary Cardiology, 12/24, 10.1016/j.jvc.2024.08.008, L.E. Markovic, G. Hiremath, B.A. Scansen, H.B. Kellihan, C. Calkins, A.E. Coleman, S.S. Tjostheim, B. Tainter, K.M. Hodges, E. Cahill et al.
- Comparative transcatheter treatment for pulmonary valve stenosis: Multicenter collaborative study across pediatric and veterinary cardiology centers, under review for publication
Timeline
Associate Emergency Veterinarian
Civano Animal Hospital and Emergency Center
01.2024 - Current
Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Intern
Civano Animal Hospital and Emergency Center
06.2023 - 01.2024
Veterinary Student Summer Associate
VCA Valley Animal Hospital and Emergency Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
NPIP Field Tester and Avian Diagnostics
CSU Avian Health and Disease Surveillance Program
08.2020 - 04.2021
Veterinary Student Job Program Participant
Banfield Pet Hospital
06.2020 - 07.2020
New Product Development Quality Engineer, Vascular
W.L. Gore and Associates, Inc.
03.2016 - 07.2019
Manufacturing Support Quality Engineer, Aortic Device Components
W.L. Gore and Associates, Inc.
06.2014 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts - Economics with Politics Minor
Oberlin College
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Colorado State University
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