Jessica Gaik DVM MS
Lakewood Ranch,FL
Summary
I have 6 years of experience in small animal general practice, as well as over 20 years working in the equine industry as both a veterinarian and a horse trainer. I am a 2018 veterinary graduate of University of Illinois CVM and hold a master's degree in veterinary sciences from the University of Florida. I am committed to providing the best quality care for my patients while providing exceptional service and communication to the client. I work productively and efficiently with my team as a leader and problem solver. I work compassionately with the client to optimize treatment plans and to obtain a successful outcome for the patient. I am proficient with spay and neuter surgeries as well as dental extractions and other general practice surgical techniques and surgeries. I strive to provide exceptional evidence-based medical care while building a solid clientele base who find they can trust and rely on my services. I thoroughly enjoy my work and am dedicated to the veterinary profession and the health of the animal while protecting the human animal bond. I am originally from Chicago, IL and have been living in Florida for the past 5 years near family.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead and Associate Veterinarian
Banfield Pet hospital
09.2019 - Current
- All duties listed above
Veterinarian - Associate/Regulatory
Gulfstream Racetrack
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Administer daily medications pre-race for horses entered in daily races
- Pre-race examinations on horses entered in daily races
- Complete records and regulations required for entered horses
- Uphold racing and animal health protocols and ethics.
Relief Veterinarian - Small Animal
Banfield Veterinary Hospitals and individual contractor
06.2019 - 10.2019
Veterinarian - Internship (mixed animal)
Alpine Animal Hospital
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Mentored by 2 veterinarians in a private equine animal hospital - mobile and ICU care
- Mentored by 3 veterinarians in a private small animal practice with a board certified dentist
- Communicate with clients regarding patient diagnosis, prognosis and treatment
- Gather patient health histories and symptoms to identify root cause of medical issues
- Complete routine examinations, as well as surgical and dental procedures on various animal breeds - spay/neuter/mass removal/splenectomy/Gastropexy/enterotomy
- Analyze blood work and sample results using in house and Antech diagnostics to diagnose diseases and conditions
- Develop dietary and nutritional plans to help animals reach individual goals
- Operate diagnostic equipment such as radiographic and ultrasound equipment and interpretation
- Perform routine laboratory and diagnostic tests w/ interpretation
- Care for animals pre-surgery, surgical anesthesia monitoring, and recovery
- Provide emergency first aid and on call services to animals as needed
- Perform routine surgical procedures and euthanasia services for all species seen at both clinics
- Perform lameness examinations and sports medicine treatments - equine
- Medical colic triage, examination, and ambulatory treatment - equine
- Theriogenology examinations and treatments for mare and foal care.
Equestrian Farm Owner/trainer/rider
Four Seasons Farm
01.1998 - 09.2014
- Managed daily operations of a 28-stall equestrian showjumping business on 21 acres in a busy competitive horse community
- Facilitated the purchase of horses for clients and worked with veterinarians in pre-purchase exams
- Broker for many sales and purchases of horses
- Trainer and Grand Prix show jumping and hunter rider
- Brought students from beginner to national and Grand Prix levels
- Oversaw all staff and personnel
- Responsible for all accounting and financial aspects of business
- Responsible for all marketing, growth, and advertising of business
- Efficient in creating contracts and leases for horse purchase/lease and properties.
Education
Master of Science - Veterinary Forensics and anti-cruelty
University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL01.2018
Doctorate - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
University Of Illinois CVM
Champaign, IL01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management and Marketing
Loyola University Of Chicago, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
Chicago, IL01.1996
Skills
- Professional and compassionate communication with clientele to optimize client experience and patient health
- Team oriented and motivated towards achieving production goals for hospital and individually
- Proficient in spay/neuter surgery, dental extractions
- Onboarding multiple doctors and mentoring students
- Mass removals, cherry eye repair, cystotomy, enucleation, gastropexy, foreign body removal
- Treatment plans, pharmaceutical protocols
- Collaborates with referral hospitals and colleagues
- Proficient with radiology and ultrasound, diagnosis, triage, anesthesia, triage of emergency walk-ins
- Compassionate humane euthanasia, QOL care
- Accounting, advertising, financial, and marketing skills with business ownership experience
Certification
- Fear free certified
- Florida Veterinary licensure, VM 15296, in good standing
- USDA accreditation, in good standing
- DEA license, in good standing
Affiliations
- FVMA
- AVMA
Timeline
Lead and Associate Veterinarian
Banfield Pet hospital
09.2019 - Current
Veterinarian - Associate/Regulatory
Gulfstream Racetrack
06.2019 - 10.2019
Relief Veterinarian - Small Animal
Banfield Veterinary Hospitals and individual contractor
06.2019 - 10.2019
Veterinarian - Internship (mixed animal)
Alpine Animal Hospital
06.2018 - 06.2019
Equestrian Farm Owner/trainer/rider
Four Seasons Farm
01.1998 - 09.2014
Master of Science - Veterinary Forensics and anti-cruelty
University Of Florida
Doctorate - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
University Of Illinois CVM
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management and Marketing
Loyola University Of Chicago, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine