Max Juriga
PITTSBURGH
Summary
Veterinary professional equipped to provide compassionate and effective animal care. Strong foundation in diagnostics, surgical procedures, and preventative medicine. Known for excellent collaboration within veterinary teams and adaptability to evolving needs. Reliable in delivering high-quality results and fostering positive client relationships.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Veterinarian
Pittsburgh Premier Veterinary Care
01.2021 - Current
- Provide comprehensive primary and internal medicine care for companion animals.
- Developed and implemented the hospital’s canine physical rehabilitation program.
- Created educational materials to improve public awareness of endemic diseases.
- Collaborate with pharmacology representatives regarding therapeutics and product use.
- Assist in screening candidates for DVM and CVT/LVT positions.
- Train staff on protocols, workflow efficiency, and client communication.
- Utilize strong conflict-management skills during complex or emotionally charged cases.
- Assisted in overseeing a $750,000 hospital renovation project, ensuring continuity of patient care and operational efficiency.
- Responsible for training a new doctor in management of general medicine and urgent care medical cases.
Associate Veterinarian
Animal Hospital of Linden
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Provided evidence-based medical recommendations and zoonotic disease education.
- Maintained continuity of care for multiple clinicians’ caseloads.
- Enhanced diagnostic interpretation and general practice skills.
Rotating Intern
Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Reviewed scientific literature to evaluate clinical relevance and study quality.
- Managed emergency and critical care patients across multiple specialties.
- Collaborated with cardiology, oncology, and internal medicine teams.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Virginia–Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech
01.2020
B.S. - Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
Pennsylvania State University
01.2016
Skills
- Clinical decision-making & diagnostic reasoning
- Client communication & conflict de-escalation
- Scientific literature review & technical writing
- Case documentation & tracking
- MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Cross-department collaboration & staff training
- Regulatory awareness: product use guidance, adverse event documentation
- Client communication
- Illness assessment and treatment
- Preventative medicine
- Emergency care
Certification
- Active U.S. Veterinary License — In good standing
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License
PUBLICATION
Kagan R., Elbert J., Juriga M. “Examining the Effects of Bodygrip 330 Traps on Domestic Cats (Felis catus).” Journal of Veterinary Forensic Sciences.
EXTERNSHIPS & SPECIALIZED TRAINING
- University of Pittsburgh Heart Vascular Institute
- Developed proficiency in correlating echocardiograms, EKGs, and nuclear cardiology findings with cardiac physiology.
- Oregon National Primate Research Center
- Assisted with necropsies and histology for translational research projects.
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services Forensic Laboratory
- Performed forensic necropsies, imaging interpretation, and contributed to a peer-reviewed publication.
- Tufts Wildlife Clinic
- Cornell University Exotics
- Manheimmer Foundation
- Completed rotations in wildlife, exotics, and non-human primates involving emergency triage, anesthesia, research support, and client education.
ACADEMIC & LABORATORY EXPERIENCE
- Lab Technician — Penn State E. coli Reference Center (2015)
- Conducted microbiological testing, data collection, and lab documentation.
INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY EXPERIENCE
World Vets, Managua, Nicaragua, 2017, 2017, Participated in high-volume spay/neuter clinics and provided community education regarding infectious disease prevention.
Timeline
Associate Veterinarian
Pittsburgh Premier Veterinary Care
01.2021 - Current
Associate Veterinarian
Animal Hospital of Linden
01.2021 - 01.2021
Rotating Intern
Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners
01.2020 - 01.2020
B.S. - Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
Pennsylvania State University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Virginia–Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech