Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Externships
Leadership Experience
Languages
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Sara Cowan

Chicago,IL

Summary

Highly motivated emergency doctor with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I have had the pleasure of completing the VEG's New ER Doctor program, which furthered my knowledge, skills, and continued to foster the VEG culture. I've enjoyed my time at three separate VEG locations in the Chicago area as there is so much to learn from meeting new people. I believe I would be an excellent fit for the VEG travel team.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Doctor

Veterinary Emergency Group
Chicago, IL
07.2023 - Current
  • Demonstrated surgical expertise in emergency surgeries for various animals.
  • Provided assistance and support to owners during end-stage pet illnesses, delivering comfort, compassion and kind words.
  • Developed strategies for euthanasia when necessary in order to minimize suffering of the animal.
  • Communicated effectively with staff members regarding patient care plans and treatment options.
  • Responded to emergency calls from pet owners regarding their animal's health condition.
  • Performed medical assessments, diagnostic tests and treatments for animals in emergency situations.

On-call radiology technician

Colorado State University VTH
11.2021 - 05.2023
  • Perform radiographs on various species of animals after-hours
  • Use proper radiation safety techniques

Student assistant

Large Animal Research Station
University Alaska Fairbanks
08.2020 - 07.2021
  • Provide adequate husbandry, including medication, for muskox and reindeer for research purposes
  • Perform tasks around the farm to better facilitate the movement and husbandry of animals
  • Assist in bottle-raising calves and handling all animals on the farm
  • When needed, assist with veterinary treatment

Student research assistant

University Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK
04.2020 - 07.2021
  • Analyzed protein components of microglia and macrophage cells using the western blot technique following treatment with LPS
  • Use molecular diagnostic methods to compare levels of inflammatory mediators in microglial cells
  • Contributed to producing a manuscript from research built off of these results

Veterinary technician

Animal Hospital of Georgetown
Georgetown, TX
01.2018 - 07.2019
  • Obtained patient history, filled medications, administered vaccines and medications, restrained animals for examines
  • Assisted in surgery, monitored anesthesia, completed patient release paperwork and notes

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -

Colorado State University/ University of Alaska Fairbanks
05.2023

Bachelor of Science in Biology -

Southwestern University
12.2017

Skills

  • Compassionate Care
  • Trauma management
  • Cultural Competency
  • Team building
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Multitasking
  • Relationship Building
  • Task Prioritization
  • Time management abilities
  • Crisis Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Able to perform emergency surgeries
  • Able to perform POCUS: Cardiac, thoracic, abdominal

Certification

  • Recover CPR: BLS AND ALS
  • CAETA master program: Euthanasia courses through CSU

Externships

  • Veterinary student externship, Dumb Friends League: Veterinary hospital and shelter, High volume spay and neuter at shelter location Dental procedures at clinic location In charge of preventative medicine treatment, diagnostics and sick exam workup
  • Veterinary student externship, Fort Collins Emergency and rehabilitation hospital, Practice physical exams, blood draws, and IV catheter placement Shadow emergency interns and doctors
  • Veterinary student externship, CSU VTH emergency medicine research assistant, Contributed to what will be a future emergency course for DVM Researched literature for clear ways to proceed in ophthalmologic emergencies
  • Veterinary student externship, Veterinary Emergency Group, Denver, CO, Help out doctors and staff Shadow and observe ER doctors Scrub into surgery and communicate with clients
  • Veterinary student externship, Soldotna Animal Hospital, Soldotna, AK, Assisted with daily tasks, surgery, appointments and after-hours emergency cases Furthered my knowledge gained in the classroom by talking through cases
  • Veterinary student externship, Large animal research station, Fairbanks, AK, Assist and perform sedated castration on reindeer Assist with other procedures, such as dental, hoof trimming, collecting qiviut, administering medication Provide adequate husbandry, including medication, for muskox and reindeer for research purposes

Leadership Experience

  • 05/2020-08/2020, CSU Veterinary Medicine Social Committee member
  • 08/2021-05/2022, CSU Veterinary Medicine executive intramural sports representative
  • 08/2021-05/2022, CSU Veterinary Medicine Dental Club treasurer
  • 08/2021-05/2022, CSU Student Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society member
  • 09/2020-05/2022, CSU Diagnostic Imaging Club member
  • CSU Veterinary Medicine Orientation Leader
  • 08/2021, UAF veterinary medicine club Vice President, Treasurer and co-founder
  • 08/2020-05/2021, NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball Team, Southwestern University
  • 08/2016-12/2017, NCAA Division III Women’s Track & Field Team, Southwestern University

Languages

English

Affiliations

  • Organized basketball
  • Traveling to explore new cities, towns, and parks
  • Social gatherings with friends

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Emergency Doctor

Veterinary Emergency Group
07.2023 - Current

On-call radiology technician

Colorado State University VTH
11.2021 - 05.2023

Student assistant

Large Animal Research Station
08.2020 - 07.2021

Student research assistant

University Alaska Fairbanks
04.2020 - 07.2021

Veterinary technician

Animal Hospital of Georgetown
01.2018 - 07.2019

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -

Colorado State University/ University of Alaska Fairbanks

Bachelor of Science in Biology -

Southwestern University
Sara Cowan