Alexander Hamilton
Melbourne
Summary
Capable Veterinarian bringing 18 years of related experience across a broad range of disciplines and working in diverse environments. I have an excellent track record of teaching from veterinary students to residents and general practitioners. My experience allows me to offer a holistic approach to patient care, with a diverse skill set.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Neurologist
Greencross Vets
08.2023 - Current
- Referral medical and surgical neurological cases.
- Performed, supervised and interpreted both technical and interpretative scans for MRI and CT.
- Advanced neurosurgery including spine, brain and use of implants.
- As part of the University of Melbourne Teaching Hospital, I taught the Neurology track, which had excellent student satisfaction.
- Acquiring CT and MRI images for all departments.
- Undertook 3-month externship (2 days a week) working under a board-certified radiologist assisting with ultrasound, radiographs, MRI and CT interpretation.
Veterinary Neurologist
Eastcott Referrals, Linnaeus
09.2020 - 08.2023
- Set up and developed the neurology service, expanding from 1 to 4 neurology clinicians.
- I redesigned and implemented the rotating internship programme, including recruitment, ongoing mentoring support, and management of its day-to-day operations. All interns completed the program, with the majority progressing to residencies.
- Vet Graduate Development Programme advisor- After completing a 20-hour course, I was a recognised mentor and successfully mentored two new graduates.
Locum Veterinary Neurologist
Cave Veterinary Specialists.
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Locum Veterinary Neurologist Covering Maternity Leave.
Veterinary Neurologist
Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH)
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Veterinary Neurologist, covering all aspects of Medical and Surgical neurology.
Resident in Veterinary Neurology
Willows Veterinary Centre, Linnaeus
01.2016 - 11.2018
- ECVN resident.
Veterinarian, Equine and Small Animal
Saudi Aramco
01.2014 - 01.2016
- General practice positions, providing full service to Aramco employees, working dog division, and stables.
- No in-kingdom referral, responsible for performing diagnostics including ultrasound, radiology, and pathology.
- As well as routine procedures I was performing regular orthopaedics, and occasional in country neurology referrals.
- Implemented computerisation of the clinic, and upgraded equipment, and systems to provide modern standards of Veterinary care.
Resident in Veterinary Neurology
Melbourne University
01.2012 - 01.2014
- ECVN resident.
Veterinary, Emergency and Critical Care
North Side Veterinary Emergency Centre.
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Care of primary emergency cases in a busy emergency centre.
- Routinely responsible for high volume of inpatients (30+).
- High volume of tick paralysis cases. I implemented new ventilation protocol and updated equipment with led to a dramatic improvement in patient survival.
- Performed ECC surgeries both while on shift and as on call surgeon (GDV's, enterotomies)
ECC Manager
Animal Referral Hospital - Homebush
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Interim manager while they recruited a specialist.
- Managed a large team of 20+ veterinarians, including rostering, CPD and dealing with complaints both internal and external.
- Involved in the upgrade and move to a new facility.
Surgical Intern
Animal Referral Hospital - Homebush
11.2008 - 01.2010
- Performed regular rounds to check on patients' following surgery, discuss patient condition and coordinate care.
- Performed minor, outpatient surgical procedures.
- Ordered and analyzed tests such as x-rays, CT scans and MRIs to help diagnose wide range of medical conditions.
- Made informed decisions of therapeutic intervention based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence and clinical judgment.
- Passed Australian Memberships in Surgery.
Locum Veterinarian
Various
11.2007 - 11.2009
- Locum vet including large animal, mixed, and ECC
Veterinarian
Bredy Veterinary Hospital
08.2005 - 11.2007
- Veterinary Assistant working in Mixed (predominantly Dairy) and small animal practice.
Education
GpCert - Imaging
CPD Solutions
UK12.2022
BA, VetMB - Veterinary Science
University of Cambridge
Cambridge, UK 08.2005
Skills
- Advanced Neurosurgery and electrodiagnostics, including use of implants and 3d printing,
- Interpretation of MRI and CT relating to CNS and PNS
- Intermediate Ultrasound skills both abdominal and cardiac
- Acquisition of images from CT and MRI (high field)
- Managing and designing postgraduate internship programmes
- Mentoring of Students, new graduates and residents
- Designing and delivering CPD for general practitioners
- Completed GpCert in diagnostic imaging, and attended numerous ultrasound courses over the last 15 years
Affiliations
- Registered with veterinary practitioners board of Victoria.
Languages
Arabic
Elementary
Italian
Elementary
Teaching Experience
- World Wide Veterinary Service, India (Voluntary Charity),2018- Designed and delivered 2-day in person course on Neurology to GP vets in several locations in India.
-Vets on Tour, 2019- 5 x neurology lectures as part of a 1-week CPD conference to GP vets in Japan.
- AVA Geelong branch 2024- Evening lecture on 'Seizure mimics in small animals' for local GP vets.
- Regular participation in Journal club, MnM rounds, and small group seminars during the last 11 years working as a neurologist.
Timeline
Veterinary Neurologist
Greencross Vets
08.2023 - Current
Veterinary Neurologist
Eastcott Referrals, Linnaeus
09.2020 - 08.2023
Locum Veterinary Neurologist
Cave Veterinary Specialists.
09.2019 - 09.2020
Veterinary Neurologist
Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH)
01.2018 - 02.2019
Resident in Veterinary Neurology
Willows Veterinary Centre, Linnaeus
01.2016 - 11.2018
Veterinarian, Equine and Small Animal
Saudi Aramco
01.2014 - 01.2016
Resident in Veterinary Neurology
Melbourne University
01.2012 - 01.2014
Veterinary, Emergency and Critical Care
North Side Veterinary Emergency Centre.
01.2011 - 01.2012
ECC Manager
Animal Referral Hospital - Homebush
01.2010 - 01.2011
Surgical Intern
Animal Referral Hospital - Homebush
11.2008 - 01.2010
Locum Veterinarian
Various
11.2007 - 11.2009
Veterinarian
Bredy Veterinary Hospital
08.2005 - 11.2007
GpCert - Imaging
CPD Solutions
BA, VetMB - Veterinary Science
University of Cambridge
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