Gracyn Smith, DVM
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Compassionate veterinarian with a focus on patient care and client education, and a special interest in anesthesia and pain management. Adept at managing medical teams, promoting an environment of patient care and supportive teamwork. Critical thinker, described by roommate as "freakishly good at problem-solving." Possesses inter-personal communication skills, helping clients feel at ease with the care of their pet.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Relief Veterinarian
Roo Vet
06.2024 - Current
- Maintain scheduling and financial details based on shift location, cost of travel, and quarterly tax responsibilities.
- Adapt quickly to new surroundings, staff, clients, patients, and record-keeping methods.
- Reviewed pet health history and diagnosed diseases through examinations and routine testing.
- Communicate with owners on appropriate care strategies and treatment options for their pet.
- Gather pet health histories and symptoms to identify root cause of medical issues.
- Perform surgical and humane euthanasia services for established patients with qualifying conditions.
Associate Veterinarian
VCA Hospitals
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions.
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment recommendations.
- Improved animal wellbeing by creating personalized treatment plans and care strategies based on patient and client needs.
- Performed both scheduled and emergent soft tissue/oral surgeries on small animals.
- Collaborated with colleagues to deliver high quality patient care and treatment.
- Advocated for patient, staff, and client safety and wellbeing.
- Maintained detailed diagnosis and treatment records for future reference.
Student Co-President and Adoption Coordinator
The Feral Cat Project at RUSVM
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Collaborated alongside colleagues to coordinate Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) services to monitored feral cat colonies in an effort to contribute to colony control.
- Performed wellness and behavior assessments on trapped felines to gauge adoptability.
- Managed adoptable feline preventative and medical care, provided fosters with monthly food and preventative medication, maintained records, screened adopters prior to finalizing transfer of care.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and demonstrated creative problem solving.
- Performed basic feral feline care daily.
Veterinary Assistant
Harmony Hospital for Pets
06.2015 - 07.2018
- Assisted in restraint, examination, and treatment of animals.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Groomed and bathed animals to maintain hygiene and appearance.
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Ross University of Veterinary Medicine
Saint Kitts And Nevis01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO01.2017
Skills
- Client education and communication
- Medical record-keeping
- Creative problem solving
- Compassionate care with Fear Free methodology
- Developing personalized treatment plans
- Anesthesia, sedation and pain management
- Surgical expertise:
- Soft tissue (OVH, castration, mass removal, etc)
- Oral/dental (extractions, gingivectomies, biopsies and mass removals, etc)
- Humane euthanasia of small and exotic animals
Certification
Fear Free Certified
CSU Small Animal Dentistry
Timeline
Relief Veterinarian
Roo Vet
06.2024 - Current
Associate Veterinarian
VCA Hospitals
04.2022 - 06.2024
Student Co-President and Adoption Coordinator
The Feral Cat Project at RUSVM
01.2019 - 05.2020
Veterinary Assistant
Harmony Hospital for Pets
06.2015 - 07.2018
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Ross University of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Colorado State University
Fear Free Certified
CSU Small Animal Dentistry
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