Haley Bates

• Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
• Performed emergent surgeries on small animals
• Competent at handling emergency cases that required immediate stabilization and care before being transferred to a specialty department within the hospital
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough examinations and implementing appropriate treatment plans.
• Created a welcoming environment for pet owners by addressing concerns with empathy and providing comprehensive explanations of treatment options.

• Performed both scheduled and emergent surgeries on small animals and exotic species.
• Assisted with emergency cases that required immediate attention, stabilizing critical patients before referral to specialized facilities when necessary.
• Handled complex dental procedures skillfully while minimizing discomfort for patients.
• Managed complex surgical procedures for optimal results, ensuring the welfare of animals under my care.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

• Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management and emergency medicine in small animals.
• Perform routine surgical procedures including spays/neuters, cryptorchidism, exploratory laparotomy, cystotomy, amputations, R&A, FHO, mass removals
• Conduct daily diagnostic tests such as radiographs including dental, blood tests, ultrasounds, and urinalysis
• Worked with local animal rescue organizations and county shelter to provide veterinary services to animals on pro bono basis.
• Examined small animals and occasionally pocket pets to detect and determine nature of diseases or injuries.
• Helped improve animal wellbeing by advising owners on better care strategies and treatment options.

• Completed 20+ canine and feline spays and neuters with the UF Shelter Medicine program
• Responsibilities at UF Pets Emergency small animal clinic include the following:

1) Obtaining patient history 2) Fecal test evaluation 3)Initial client interaction and physical exams 4) Proficiency in blood smears 5) Client education 6) Treatment administration (PO, IV, IM, SQ) 7)Placing intravenous catheters 8) Dressing and changing bandages 9) Obtaining biological samples 10) Interpreting diagnostic tests (CBC, chemistry, PCV, TP, urinalysis) 11) Case management skills

• Performed caprine epididectomy, castration, and celiotomy, as well as arthrocentesis and casting on a donkey
• Executed canine and feline spays
• Gained proficiency in selecting anesthetic protocols, monitoring animals under anesthesia, and post-operative recovery and medical management