Katie Childers, DVM

• Company Overview: locum veterinarian for numerous local hospitals
• Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management and emergency medicine in small animals.
• Easily integrated into new working environments and staff dynamics with each individual clinic setting.
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
• Established positive relationships with clients through clear communication about their pets' healthcare needs and follow-up appointments.
• Addressed urgent medical concerns promptly by triaging incoming cases efficiently based on severity of symptoms presented
• Educated pet owners on proper nutrition, exercise routines, and general health maintenance practices to ensure optimal pet wellbeing
• Delivered compassionate end-of-life care through thoughtful communication with pet owners and administration of humane euthanasia when necessary.

• Company Overview: Three doctor - companion animal exclusive
• Developed and improved medical and surgical skills with challenging and demanding case load
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Contributed to growth of practice income and patient base via exceptional customer service, communication, and client retention
• The clinic boasted a variety of cases ranging from new puppy and kitten exams and annual vaccines to more intense medical and surgical cases
• Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on advancements within the veterinary field.
• Played an integral role in on-boarding of new veterinary assistants, as well as continuously training our long-term staff members to efficiently and effectively work in our fast paced and high-volume practice
• Utilized ultrasonography to aid in diagnosis of complicated internal medicine cases
• Initiated continuing education for musculoskeletal ultrasound with strong interest in regenerative medicine development in companion animals.
• Daily responsibilities included routine exams and vaccinations, critical or emergency sick- patient triage and case work-up, digital radiology general and emergency surgeries.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

• Company Overview: Two doctor – companion animal exclusive
• Primary surgeon responsible for the majority of both scheduled and emergency surgeries which included soft tissue and dental procedures
• Served as manager and mentor to staff by inviting questions and encouraging personal and professional growth and development, elevating clinic standards.
• Created a welcoming environment for pet owners by addressing concerns with empathy and providing comprehensive explanations of treatment options.

• Company Overview: Two doctor – mixed animal, rotating weekly emergency on-call schedule
• Performed a variety of both small and large animal medical and surgical procedures in an extremely high-volume setting, becoming more proficient in faster decision making and interpretation of physical exam and lab results
• Improved problem solving skills and fostered self-reliance by working independently in the large animal setting.
• Boosted practice revenue by attracting new clients through word-of-mouth referrals from satisfied customers.

Company Overview: Four doctor - companion animal exclusive, rotating weeknight/weekend emergency call schedule

• Comfortable with comprehensive physical exam and utilizing multiple diagnostic tools to effectively formulate diagnosis and treatment plan for medical case management
• Maintained strong doctor-client-patient relationships by conducting personal follow up reviews