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Rochelle Mester

Brandon,FL

Summary

Compassionate and skilled veterinarian with over 20 years of clinical experience in small animal general practice (in both private and corporate settings). Excellent communication skills with the ability to educate clients and create lasting veterinarian/client/patient relationships. Proficient in all general aspects of small animal medicine and surgery.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Veterinarian

Villa Rosa Veterinary Hospital
01.2021 - Current
  • Perform physical exams and wellness testing on canine and feline patients.
  • Administer vaccines to protect against infectious disease and provide general client education.
  • Use diagnostic tools (including bloodwork, X-rays, urinalysis and cytology) to determine underlying causes of illness when applicable.
  • Communicate with pet owners thoroughly regarding the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of their pet; post-visit, the owners receive a summary via email of physical exam findings along with diagnostic results attached
  • Perform soft tissue surgery and dental cleanings (including tooth extractions)
  • Dispense medication and/or write prescriptions for non-controlled and controlled substances.
  • Complete health certificates for sale, interstate travel and travel abroad.
  • Perform humane euthanasias.

Veterinarian

C.A.R.E (Critter Adoption And Rescue Effort)
06.2019 - 12.2021
  • Performed routine surgical procedures for shelter pets (including spays, neuters, hernia repairs and mass removals)
  • Performed physical exams and baseline diagnostics (including fecals, skin scrapes, heartworm tests and ear cytologies), administered vaccines and provided medical treatment for shelter pets prior to adoption

Associate Veterinarian

Boyette Animal Hospital
04.2008 - 12.2021
  • Managed high-volume client loads and walk-in emergencies on a daily basis while maintaining a high standard of medical care for patients.
  • Rebuilt relationships with former and existing clients; established new bonds with incoming clients and their pets.
  • Provided mentorship to new veterinarians, technicians and high school veterinary technology students.
  • Ensured compliance with OSHA standards and provided OSHA training for new and existing employees.
  • Gained significant interpersonal skills working in a large, multi-doctor practice with frequent collaboration on cases.
  • Worked with local animal rescue organizations to ensure pets were healthy prior to adoption.

Associate Veterinarian

VCA Fort Collins Animal Hospital
09.2007 - 04.2008
  • Practiced canine/feline medicine; performed soft tissue surgery and dentistry
  • Worked with local law enforcement officers to ensure the health and well-being of working canines.
  • Gained knowledge and experience with illnesses specific to the Western region of the U.S.
  • Provided veterinary relief services to other VCA-associated veterinary hospitals as necessary.


Associate Veterinarian

Boyette Animal Hospital
11.2005 - 08.2007
  • Examined, diagnosed and treated a large number of patients with widely varying medical issues.
  • Gained significant experience in dentistry/tooth extractions and soft tissue surgery (including cystotomies, tumor removals, foreign body removals, enucleations, laceration repairs)
  • Large, multi-doctor practice with a fast-paced setting.
  • Forged long-lasting and meaningful relationships with clients and their pets.
  • Developed positive relationships with co-workers.


Associate Veterinarian

VCA Tampa Bay Animal Hospital
08.2003 - 11.2005
  • Performed physical exams and pertinent diagnostics on healthy and ill animals; provided treatment as deemed appropriate.
  • Provided full veterinary services (including health certificates for sale) for a local pet store.
  • Gained significant veterinary insight and knowledge from senior veterinarians and VCA-supported continuing education sessions.
  • Provided relief services for other VCA hospitals in the area as necessary.
  • Worked with local animal rescue organizations to ensure pets were ready for adoption.

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
Auburn, AL
05.2003

Bachelor of Science - Zoology

Auburn University
Auburn, AL
05.2000

Skills

  • Diagnosis and treatment of canine/feline illnesses
  • Preventative care, vaccinations, client education
  • Canine/feline soft tissue surgery
  • Canine/feline dentistry
  • Excellent client communication
  • Thorough and detailed medical records

Affiliations

  • American Veterinary Medical Association (2003 to present)
  • Hillsborough County Veterinary Medical Society (board member 2013 to 2021; President 2018 to 2020)
  • Florida Veterinary Medical Association (2013 to 2020)
  • Contributing writer/individual articles (Senior Connection Newsletter) 2012 to 2021

Timeline

Associate Veterinarian

Villa Rosa Veterinary Hospital
01.2021 - Current

Veterinarian

C.A.R.E (Critter Adoption And Rescue Effort)
06.2019 - 12.2021

Associate Veterinarian

Boyette Animal Hospital
04.2008 - 12.2021

Associate Veterinarian

VCA Fort Collins Animal Hospital
09.2007 - 04.2008

Associate Veterinarian

Boyette Animal Hospital
11.2005 - 08.2007

Associate Veterinarian

VCA Tampa Bay Animal Hospital
08.2003 - 11.2005

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine

Bachelor of Science - Zoology

Auburn University

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