Shandy Chapin
Two Rivers,Wisconsin
Summary
Skilled Emergency Veterinarian with a proven track record for delivering life-saving treatments and managing critical cases with expertise, compassion and collaboration.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Veterinarian
BluePearl Emergency Pet Hospital
2013.03 - Current
- Administered life-saving treatments including fluid therapy, oxygen supplementation, pharmacological interventions and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Managed challenging cases involving critical illness, trauma and toxin exposure delivering exceptional care under high-pressure situations.
- Performed diagnostics and interpreted results independently.
- Supported clients through difficult end of life decisions.
- Collaborated with team members, referring community and clients to ensure optimal patient care.
- Prepared detailed medical records for each patient encounter, ensuring accurate documentation of diagnoses, treatments, and client communications.
Small Animal Emergency Veterinarian-Intern
AEC/Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists
2011.10 - 2012.10
- Studied under leading industry specialists.
- Conducted diagnostic procedures and collaborated with specialists to accurately determine the cause of presenting symptoms.
- Attended weekly morbidity and mortality rounds and journal club.
- Prepared detailed medical records for each patient encounter, ensuring accurate documentation of diagnoses, treatments, and client communications.
Associate Mixed Animal Veterinarian
Veterinary Associates
2010.08 - 2011.10
- Provided routine and emergent medical care to large and small animals.
- Performed surgical procedures including displaced abomasum surgeries and cesarean sections on bovines as well as spays, neuters and declaws on small animals.
- Administered vaccinations and educated clients on preventative medicine.
Associate Mixed Animal Veterinarian
Fond Du Lac Veterinary Clinic
2009.09 - 2010.08
- Conducted regular wellness exams and administered vaccinations to small animals.
- Collaborated with local animal shelters to provide surgical and medical care.
- Worked independently to diagnose, treat and perform surgeries on large animals.
- Established positive relationships with clients through clear and compassionate communication.
Education
Endoscopy Training
Translational Medicine Institute CSU
Fort Collins, CO2023-08
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO2009-05
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Sciences
Illinois State University
Normal, IL2000-05
Skills
- Compassionate communication
- Emergency care
- Pain management
- Endoscopy trained
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
Timeline
Emergency Veterinarian
BluePearl Emergency Pet Hospital
2013.03 - Current
Small Animal Emergency Veterinarian-Intern
AEC/Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists
2011.10 - 2012.10
Associate Mixed Animal Veterinarian
Veterinary Associates
2010.08 - 2011.10
Associate Mixed Animal Veterinarian
Fond Du Lac Veterinary Clinic
2009.09 - 2010.08
Endoscopy Training
Translational Medicine Institute CSU
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Sciences
Illinois State University