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Kolby Virgin

Keizer,OR

Summary

Compassionate veterinarian skilled in delivering scheduled and emergent animal care, demonstrated over 24 years (7 years as an assistant and 17 years as a DVM) of industry experience. Focused and knowledgeable, with a proven history of building strong rapport with pet owners to cultivate trust and satisfaction. Demonstrated strong surgical skills and effective communication to educate pet owners on preventive care and end-of-life decisions.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Veterinarian

VCA Keizer Veterinary Hospital
Keizer, OR
03.2019 - Current
  • Provided dental care, including cleaning, extraction, and preventive measures.
  • Conducted routine wellness exams and health check-ups for pets.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Attended conferences related to veterinary medicine topics for professional development purposes.
  • Utilized diagnostic equipment such as X-rays and ultrasounds to assess internal conditions.
  • Demonstrated surgical expertise in scheduled and emergency surgeries for various animals.

Associate Veterinarian

Banfield Pet Hospital
Salem, , OR
10.2015 - 03.2019
  • I treated an average of 80 animals each week.
  • Interpreted test results, and explained them to pet owners.
  • Developed dietary and nutritional plans to reach optimal weight, stimulate healing, and increase quality of life.

Associate Veterinarian

Banfield Pet Hospital
West Linn, OR
10.2012 - 10.2015
  • Practiced general medicine, including dermatology, cardiology, ophthalmology and neurology.
  • Educated animal owners regarding feeding, general care, medical conditions and treatment options.
  • Treated animals in both routine and emergency situations.

Associate Veterinarian

Banfield Pet Hospital
Clackamas, OR
06.2008 - 10.2012
  • Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
  • Examined animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries.
  • Performed both scheduled and emergent surgeries, including exploratory surgery and C-sections.
  • Performed routine laboratory and diagnostic tests.

Education

DVM - College Of Veterinary Medicine

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
2008

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science Pre-Vet Emphasis

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
2003

Skills

  • Bilingual in Spanish (reading, writing, speaking)
  • Surgery (soft tissue, cosmetic, emergency, etc)
  • Dermatology
  • Pain management/Anesthesia protocols
  • Compassionate
  • Assessment and diagnosis
  • Dental cleanings and extractions
  • Chronic and acute conditions
  • Communication skills
  • Time management

Affiliations

  • Member, OVMA, 2008 to Current
  • 5 day Sound Ultrasound lab , Aug 2020
  • Attended WVC and OVC Virtual every 2 years.

Timeline

Associate Veterinarian

VCA Keizer Veterinary Hospital
03.2019 - Current

Associate Veterinarian

Banfield Pet Hospital
10.2015 - 03.2019

Associate Veterinarian

Banfield Pet Hospital
10.2012 - 10.2015

Associate Veterinarian

Banfield Pet Hospital
06.2008 - 10.2012

DVM - College Of Veterinary Medicine

Oregon State University

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science Pre-Vet Emphasis

Brigham Young University

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