Katie Thompson
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Veterinary professional dedicated to delivering exceptional emergency and critical care to small animals. Proven ability to thrive in high-pressure environments and adapt in a dynamic work setting. Committed to collaborating within a supportive team environment that fosters growth and success for all members.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Veterinarian
Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners
06.2023 - Current
- Completed emERge mentorship program in 9 months
- Began program with 1 month intensive off-site didactic and hands-on emergency-focused education
- Obtained additional surgical training via Colorado State University's hands-on Abdominal Surgery CE
- Improves patient outcomes by promptly diagnosing and treating emergency cases with appropriate medical interventions.
- Enjoys managing challenging cases involving trauma, toxin exposure, and critical illnesses.
- Collaborates with specialists in areas such as internal medicine and surgery to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex cases.
- Manages the care of 20-30 specialty inpatients overnight, while continuing to see incoming ER patients and mentoring 1-3 interns.
- Intentionally works towards building a healthy workplace culture by supporting and championing team members
- Enhances client satisfaction by providing compassionate care to pets and clear communication to pet owners regarding treatment options.
- Prepares detailed medical records for each case, ensuring accurate documentation of diagnoses, treatments, and communications.
Transfusion Assistant
WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Performed canine and feline blood collections and processed them into components for transfusion therapy
- Recruited potential donors via advertising and networking, and screened them for infectious diseases and underlying health issues
- Wrote protocols detailing blood collection and recruitment procedures to train new team members
Connections Leader & Small Group Leader
Resonate Church
10.2017 - 08.2020
- Invested 10-20 hours per week to facilitate connection between newcomers and members to initiate belonging and community
- Planned and co-led weekly group discussions for 10-25 people
- Attended monthly leadership conferences to advance mentorship capabilities
- Served on mission trips to Los Angeles, CA (2017)
- Tijuana, MX (2018), and Salt Lake City, UT (2019)
- Organized and co-led a mission trip to Spokane, WA (2020)
- Planned and led weekly 'huddles' of 4-5 women for a safe space of sharing and accountability
Emergency Veterinarian In-Training
Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners
06.2023 - 02.2024
Relief Veterinary Surgeon
Lifeline
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Performed high-quality, high-volume surgical procedures including spays, neuters, gastropexy, gastrotomy, and limb amputations.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05.2023
Bachelor of Sciences - Zoology
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05.2018
Associate of Arts and Sciences -
Everett Community College
Everett, WA06.2016
Skills
- Triage and stabilization
- Critical case management
- Problem-solving
- Transfusion medicine
- Soft tissue surgery
- Compassionate client communication
- Multi-tasking
Certification
- DEA License - 2023
- Georgia Veterinary License - 2023
- Basic and Advanced Life Support: RECOVER - 2023
- Fear Free Veterinary Professional - 2021
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Purdue University - 2021
Timeline
Relief Veterinary Surgeon
Lifeline
10.2023 - 03.2024
Emergency Veterinarian
Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners
06.2023 - Current
Emergency Veterinarian In-Training
Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners
06.2023 - 02.2024
Transfusion Assistant
WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital
02.2021 - 05.2022
Connections Leader & Small Group Leader
Resonate Church
10.2017 - 08.2020
- DEA License - 2023
- Georgia Veterinary License - 2023
- Basic and Advanced Life Support: RECOVER - 2023
- Fear Free Veterinary Professional - 2021
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Purdue University - 2021
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Washington State University
Bachelor of Sciences - Zoology
Washington State University
Associate of Arts and Sciences -
Everett Community College
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