Shannon Snook

• Proficient and efficient at seeing emergency cases while managing ICU inpatients and maintaining good client and staff communication.
• Managed anesthesia protocols during surgical procedures safely.
• Conducted thorough physical examinations of animals for health assessments.
• Developed treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Performed numerous soft tissue surgeries including (GI foreign body removal (gastrotomy, enterotomy an RNA), Pyometra, Amputation, Splenectomy, Cystotomy, GDV/Gastropexy, Laceration repairs, Enucleations, Urethropexy and palatopexy)
• Performed many ER procedures, including placing urinary catheters, NG tubes, E tubes, chest tubes, proficient at AFAST and TFAST, and overseeing CT scans.
• Good at multitasking under pressure

• Performed expected duties of a small animal general practioner while also providing emergency services after hours
• Performed soft tissue surgery on an as needed basis.

Performed expected duties of a general practice small animal veterinarian including

• Diagnosing animal health issues through comprehensive examinations and consultations.
• Administered vaccinations and medications in accordance with established protocols.
• perform surgical procedures including (Spays, neuters, mass removals, and gastropexies)
• Educated pet owners on preventive care and proper nutrition for their animals.
• Managed patient records using veterinary management software for accurate tracking.
• Developed treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs and conditions.
• Conducted follow-up evaluations to monitor recovery and adjust treatment as necessary.
• Maintained thorough and empathetic client communication

• Perform high volume feline spay and neuter surgeries (also includes amputations, enucleations, abscess repairs)
• Diagnose and treat common diseases seen in cats in a shelter setting
• Educate the public about disease transmission and preventative medicine

• Worked a variety of shifts including general practice, urgent care and emergency.
• General practice shifts included discussing preventative care, providing routine vaccinations, and overall health assessments of each patient, diagnosing and treating minor conditions
• Urgent care shifts included treating and managing diseases that were less critical in nature that could often be treated on an outpatient care basis
• Emergency shifts included managing cases in the ICU, mentoring interns and seeing new cases. A variety of soft tissue surgery was performed as needed, some patients were transferred to specialty the following day for more advanced care.

Performed expected duties of a general practice small animal veterinarian including

• Diagnosing animal health issues through comprehensive examinations and consultations.
• Administered vaccinations and medications in accordance with established protocols.
• perform surgical procedures including (Spays, neuters, mass removals, and gastropexies)
• Educated pet owners on preventive care and proper nutrition for their animals.
• Managed patient records using veterinary management software for accurate tracking.
• Developed treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs and conditions.
• Conducted follow-up evaluations to monitor recovery and adjust treatment as necessary.
• Maintained thorough and empathetic client communication

Performed expected duties of a general practice small animal veterinarian including

• Diagnosing animal health issues through comprehensive examinations and consultations.
• Administered vaccinations and medications in accordance with established protocols.
• perform as needed surgical procedures including (spays, neuters, mass removals and laceration repairs)
• Educated pet owners on preventive care and proper nutrition for their animals.
• Managed patient records using veterinary management software for accurate tracking.
• Developed treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs and conditions.
• Conducted follow-up evaluations to monitor recovery and adjust treatment as necessary.
• Maintained thorough and empathetic client communication

• Performed expected duties of a small animal general practioner while also providing emergency services after hours to mostly non critical patients
• Performed soft tissue surgery on an as needed basis.

• This internship provides us with a variety of experience on a rotating basis amongst specialties including surgery, ECC, Anesthesiology, radiology, internal medicine, cardiology, in addition to overnight and day time emergencies, emergency surgeries (as primary surgeon), general practice appointments and dentistry.