Joshua Sprague, DVM
Bethlehem,PA
Summary
Dedicated Emergency Veterinarian with 15+ years of experience delivering prompt and detailed care for domestic animals with varying needs and urgency
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Veterinarian
Eastern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Center
05.2019 - Current
- Performed examinations on incoming emergencies and ordered appropriate testing and treatment
- Completed various surgeries and procedures including gastropexy, splenectomy, enterotomy, laceration repair, and enucleation
- Managed large in hospital caseload for the emergency department and several specialty services during overnight hours
- Worked with emergency collegues and specialty services to provide optimal care
- Maintained complete records for all patients under my care
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
- Helped coordinate and assist support staff to ensure quality nursing care
Emergency Department Supervisor
Hickory Veterinary Specialists
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Evaluated clinical performance of emergency department personnel, providing constructive feedback to enhance skillsets.
- Examined incoming emergencies and ordered approproate testing and treatments
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
- Collaborated with veterinary technicians to ensure accurate diagnostics and effective treatment plans.
Emergency Veterinarian
Valley Central Veterinary Referral Center
04.2014 - 08.2017
- Performed examinations on incoming emergencies and ordered appropriate testing and treatments
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
- Collaborated with veterinary technicians to ensure accurate diagnostics and effective treatment plans.
- Contributed to successful clinic operations by collaborating with colleagues on case management and maintaining detailed records.
Emergency Veterinarian
NorthStar VETS
04.2012 - 03.2014
- Perfomed examinations on incoming emergencies and ordered appropriate testing and treatments
- Managed large in hospital caseload
- Contributed to successful clinic operations by collaborating with colleagues on case management and maintaining detailed records.
- Collaborated with veterinary technicians to ensure accurate diagnostics and effective treatment plans.
Emergency Veterinarian
Northeast Veterinary Referral Hospital
04.2009 - 02.2012
- Performed examinations on incoming emergencies and ordered appropriate testing and treatment
- Managed in hospital case load
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
- Collaborated with veterinary technicians to ensure accurate diagnostics and effective treatment plans.
Emergency Veterinarian
Animal Emergency Center
06.2007 - 07.2009
- Performed examinations on incoming emergencies and ordered appropriate testing
- Managed in hospital case load
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
Associate Veterinarian
Animal Care Center
05.2005 - 06.2007
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
- Performed both scheduled and emergent surgeries on small animals
- Developed comprehensive vaccination schedules tailored to each patient''s unique needs, protecting against preventable diseases throughout their lifespan.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine
Tuskegee, AL05.2005
Skills
- Emergency Care
- Compassionate communication
- Injury Treatment
- Pain Management
Timeline
Emergency Veterinarian
Eastern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Center
05.2019 - Current
Emergency Department Supervisor
Hickory Veterinary Specialists
09.2017 - 04.2019
Emergency Veterinarian
Valley Central Veterinary Referral Center
04.2014 - 08.2017
Emergency Veterinarian
NorthStar VETS
04.2012 - 03.2014
Emergency Veterinarian
Northeast Veterinary Referral Hospital
04.2009 - 02.2012
Emergency Veterinarian
Animal Emergency Center
06.2007 - 07.2009
Associate Veterinarian
Animal Care Center
05.2005 - 06.2007
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine
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