John Phillips
Ladera Ranch,CA
Summary
Patient and client-focused veterinarian working in clinical medicine looking to transition to at home euthanasia. Empathetic professional, relating to pet owners and listening closely to concerns to determine best care for individuals and their pets.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinarian
Banfield Pet
Dana Point, CA
07.2020 - Current
- Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management, and emergency medicine in small animals.
- Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions.
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
- Gathered pet health histories and symptoms to identify root cause of medical issues.
- Helped improve animal wellbeing by advising owners on better care strategies and treatment options.
- Euthanized animals humanely due to conditions such as cancer or advanced age.
- Developed personal veterinary medicine practice with specialties in preventive care and chronic disease management.
Veterinary Technician
Irvine Veterinary Services
Irvine, California
12.2012 - 07.2015
- Assisted veterinarians by obtaining patient history, preparing patients for surgery, placing IV catheters, collecting blood and urine samples, and providing excellent patient care and client communication
- Administered medications orally, subcutaneously, intramuscularly, and intravenously
- Assisted veterinarian in performing basic exams and tests such as urine sediment and ear cytology for cats and dogs
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian
Lead Veterinary Technician
Banfield Pet Hospital
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
12.2009 - 12.2012
- Trained and managed veterinary assistants delegating roles and responsibilities
- Performed initial evaluation of animal's condition, dental prophylaxis and extractions, and collection of specimens for urinalysis and blood work
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Western University of Health Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine
Pomona, CA2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA2008
Skills
- Passion for animals
- Trained in surgery
- Effective owner communication
- Preventive care
- Animal behavior knowledge
- Medical record maintenance
- Canine and feline intubation
- Chronic and acute conditions
- Dental procedures
- Animal diagnostics
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Pet owner rapport
Professional References
Liz Edmunson, DVM - South County Veterinary Services
310-409-8879
Caitlin Snyder, DVM - Talega Animal Hospital
949-481-8387
Veterinary Clinical Training
Southern California Veterinary Specialty Hospital August 2018
Surgery, Student Extern
· Assisted Board Certified Specialists in TPLO, lateral suture, FHO, thoracic limb amputation, TECA-BO, splenectomy, hepatic mass biopsy and removal, lung lobectomy, gastropexy, intestinal resection and anastomosis, hepatic mass biopsy and removal, lymphadenectomy, staphylectomy, and stenotic nares wedge resection.
Southern California Veterinary Specialty Hospital
Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, Student Extern September 2018
· Assisted in thoracocentesis, abdominocentesis, CPR, laceration repairs, ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration, and endoscopic foreign body removal.
VCA California Veterinary Specialists October 2018 and May 2019
Ophthalmology, Student Extern
· Performed ophthalmic exams and diagnostics, including indirect ophthalmoscopy with ophthalmoscope and slit lamp biomicroscope, tonometry, fluorescein eye stain tests, and Schirmer tear test.
· Assisted Board Certified Ophthalmologist with ocular ultrasounds, electroretinography, and grid keratotomy.
Animal Dermatology Clinic
Dermatology, Student Extern December 2018
· Performed punch biopsies, ear and skin cytology, FNA, immunotherapy, and video otoscopy.
· Assisted Board Certified Dermatologist in diagnostic and treatment plans for chronic dermatologic conditions.
San Diego Humane Society-Escondido January 2019
Shelter Medicine, Student Extern
· Performed canine and feline spays/neuters, dental extractions, and nerve blocks.
· Assisted with pelvic limb amputation and mass removals.
· Induced and monitored patients under general anesthesia.
Veterinary Specialty Hospital-North County February 2019
Internal Medicine, Student Extern
· Performed thorough physical exams on patients, communicated with clients, developed problem lists, diagnostic plans, differential diagnoses, and therapeutic plans including: discharge summaries, treatment protocols, follow-up instructions and prognosis.
Southern California Veterinary Specialty Hospital
Internal Medicine, Student Extern March 2019
· Assisted in ultrasounds, gastric endoscopic foreign body removal, and endoscopic GI biopsies.
Southern California Veterinary Specialty Hospital
Cardiology, Student Extern April 2019
· Trained under a Board Certified Cardiologist in ECG’s, ECHO’s, and pacemaker insertion.
· Obtained patient history, performed cardiovascular specific physical exams, classified heart and lung sounds, and evaluated radiographs.
Timeline
Veterinarian
Banfield Pet
07.2020 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Irvine Veterinary Services
12.2012 - 07.2015
Lead Veterinary Technician
Banfield Pet Hospital
12.2009 - 12.2012
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Western University of Health Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California - Los Angeles