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Katelyn Rea

Rhodes,NSW

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Surgeon

Cronulla Vet Clinic
02.2023 - Current
  • Conducting fear free comprehensive physical examinations on animals and treating a variety of medical conditions.
  • Performing diagnostics for cases with the use of in-house and out of house laboratory blood tests, radiographs (dental, abdominal, chest, orthopedic), soft tissue diagnostics (fine needle aspirates, biopsies, surgical excision), cytological preparation with Diff-Quik stains, ophthalmological testing (including Tonovet, fluorescein staining, and Schirmer tear tests), and referring to specialist medicine when warranted.
  • Planning and performing anesthetic protocols and surgical procedures with skill and precision, including canine and feline castrations and ovariohysterectomies, soft-tissue treatment/stitch up (cat abscess, dog fights, lacerations), detached dew claw removals, broken nail removals, ear treatment (cleaning, examination, and treating for advanced ear diseases), and comprehensive dental examinations and treatment.
  • Educating pet owners about surgical procedures, potential risks, expected outcomes, and post-operative care requirements to facilitate informed decision making.
  • Administering vaccinations and medications in accordance with established protocols.
  • Providing gold-standard guidance and education to pet owners regarding proper care and treatment of their pets for various life stages and conditions.
  • Collaborating with fellow team members and referral veterinarians to ensure optimal patient care.
  • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and confidence in the clinic’s services.
  • Use of RxWorks, Vision, and Ezyvet for management of appointments, medical records, medicine dispensing, and all relevant client communication and information.

Pre-veterinary Intern/volunteer

Culver Pet Clinic
04.2018 - 02.2019

Intern for St. Josephs Hospital

COPE Health Scholar
02.2017 - 05.2018

Kennel, Adoption, and Website Manager

OCSP Cat Rescue
05.2015 - 02.2019

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine

University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW
12.2022

Bachelors of Biological Sciences - Biological Sciences

Chapman University
California USA
12.2019

Bachelors of Philosophy - Philosophy

Chapman University
California USA
12.2019

General Education, Focus On Science And Philosophy -

Pasadena City College
California USA
08.2014

General Education With Emphasis On Philosophy -

Orange Coast College
California USA

Associates in Liberal Arts -

Santiago Canyon College
California USA

Timeline

Veterinary Surgeon

Cronulla Vet Clinic
02.2023 - Current

Pre-veterinary Intern/volunteer

Culver Pet Clinic
04.2018 - 02.2019

Intern for St. Josephs Hospital

COPE Health Scholar
02.2017 - 05.2018

Kennel, Adoption, and Website Manager

OCSP Cat Rescue
05.2015 - 02.2019

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine

University of Sydney

Bachelors of Biological Sciences - Biological Sciences

Chapman University

Bachelors of Philosophy - Philosophy

Chapman University

General Education, Focus On Science And Philosophy -

Pasadena City College

General Education With Emphasis On Philosophy -

Orange Coast College

Associates in Liberal Arts -

Santiago Canyon College
Katelyn Rea