Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
SELECTED EXTERNSHIPS
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Reece Mezei, DVM

Melville,NY

Summary

Gentle, empathetic veterinarian with two years of full-time experience in small animal and exotic medicine, now providing short-term relief services across Long Island. Known for a compassionate touch, deep emotional investment in patient care, and a genuine love for animals and their owners. Skilled in soft tissue surgery, urgent care, and emergency medicine. Thrives both independently and within fun, hardworking teams that laugh together while saving lives. Passionate about building lasting client relationships and delivering high-quality care with heart and precision.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Relief Veterinarian

Various Hospitals
08.2025 - Current
  • Provide seamless short-term coverage for general practices, urgent care clinics, and emergency hospitals
  • Treat a wide range of species—including exotics and unconventional pets—with a “no patient turned away” philosophy
  • Prioritize diagnostics, treatment, and emergency care with precision and empathy
  • Rapidly adapt to diverse clinic protocols, workflows, and software systems
  • Deliver compassionate, client-centered communication to ensure the best possible veterinary experience
  • Thrive in both independent and collaborative settings, bringing warmth, flexibility, and energy to every team

Associate Veterinarian

Brown Veterinary Clinic
10.2023 - 08.2025
  • Provided full-spectrum care to small animals and exotics in a busy general practice with urgent and emergency cases
  • Performed surgeries including spays, neuters, mass removals, wound repairs, amputations, and exploratory procedures
  • Managed emergencies independently, often as the sole veterinarian on duty
  • Oversaw complex hospitalized cases, developing tailored treatment plans and ensuring continuity of care
  • Built strong, genuine client relationships through warmth, empathy, and honest communication
  • Advocated fiercely for animal welfare, ensuring every patient received the dignity and care they deserved
  • Took on leadership responsibilities, mentoring staff and maintaining high standards of patient care
  • Fostered a positive, collaborative team culture—valuing laughter, hard work, and shared purpose

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -

St. George’s University
Grenada, West Indies
06.2023

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Clinical Rotation Year

Murdoch University
Perth, Western Australia
06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Veterinary Medicine

St. George’s University
Grenada, West Indies
06.2019

Skills

  • Client Communication & Connection
  • End of Life Care & Pain Management
  • Independent Case Management
  • Soft Tissue Surgery
  • Exotic Animal Medicine
  • Diagnostic Imaging & Cytology
  • Team Leadership & Collaboration
  • EzyVet & IDEXX Software (Quick to learn new systems)

Certification

  • New York & Florida Veterinary License
  • Fear Free Certified
  • NAVLE – Passed
  • CPR/AED Certified
  • QPR Suicide Prevention

SELECTED EXTERNSHIPS

  • King Street Pet Hospital – Honolulu, Hawaii
  • RSPCA Burwood East – Melbourne, Australia
  • Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH) – Sydney, Australia
  • Adelaide Zoo – Adelaide, South Australia
  • Western Australia Veterinary Emergency Specialty Hospital – Perth, Western Australia
  • Perth Zoo – Perth, Western Australia
  • Dolphin Marine Conservation Park – Coffs Harbour, Australia

Timeline

Relief Veterinarian

Various Hospitals
08.2025 - Current

Associate Veterinarian

Brown Veterinary Clinic
10.2023 - 08.2025

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Clinical Rotation Year

Murdoch University

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -

St. George’s University

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Veterinary Medicine

St. George’s University

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