Jonathan Walker
Lebanon,CT
Summary
Associate veterinarian with expertise in complex internal medicine and surgical procedures at Colchester Veterinary Hospital (owned by UVC). Proven ability in client communication and compassionate care, excelling in diagnostics and treatment planning. Committed to enhancing animal wellness through preventative medicine and effective client education, ensuring optimal health outcomes for patients.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Veterinarian
Colchester Veterinary Hospital
06.2006 - Current
General practice. High volume clinic. Competent in complex internal medicine cases, including DM, DI, Cushing’s, and surgery, including R&As, GDVs, cystotomies, and cryptorchid castrations. Special interest in microscopy.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2006
Skills
- Client communication
- Preventative medicine
- Illness assessment and treatment
- Emergency care
- Radiology interpretation
- Chronic and acute conditions
- Animal diagnostics
- Patient/Client relationship management
- Compassionate care
- Microscopy
- Surgical expertise
- Parasite control
- Ophthalmology experience
- Neurology
- Dental procedures
- Pharmacology
- Endocrinology
- Cardiology care
- Nutritional counseling
- Medical charts and records
- Animal handling
- Veterinary surgery
- Client education
- Pain management
- Compassionate communication
- Wound management
- Medical recordkeeping
- Diagnostic imaging
- Treatment Planning
- Internal medicine
- Surgical procedures
- Injury treatment
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Preventive care
- Proper animal restraint
- Staff mentoring
- Vaccination administration
- Canine and feline intubation
- Positive pet interactions
- Animal wellness education
- Communicable disease prevention
- Disease screening
- Euthanasia
- Parasitic visual exams
- Conduct necropsies
- Client counseling
- Feline cat bag restraint
- Intraperitoneal injection
- Necropsy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
B.S. in biology with a concentration in cellular morphology studying under Patricia Wadsworth at UMass, Amherst, doing research on the microtubule cytoskeleton using epi and confocal microscopy. Graduated Magnum Cum Laude and a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Nu Chapter. Gained admission to Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine with instate tuition and a scholarship.
Affiliations
AVMA
CVMA
APHIS Accredited Veterinarian in CT, Class I and II
DEA Licensed Federally and in CT
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Associate Veterinarian
Colchester Veterinary Hospital
06.2006 - Current
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Texas A&M University
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