Cristina Rosales
Moriac,VIC
Summary
BVSc (Hons) MVS MVSc FANZCVS (Eq Med)
Motivated, energetic, and hands-on equine internal medicine specialist dedicated to providing a gold standard approach to equine health and welfare. Education-focused and passionate about engaging peers and clients in ongoing and up-to-date learning. Well-rounded experience in clinical practice, research, and tertiary education, committed to delivering the highest level of care in the field of equine medicine.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer in Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology
University of Queensland
06.2024 - Current
- Maternity leave cover position (fixed-term)
- Delivery of interactive tutorial sessions to cultivate critical thinking skills by synthesising lecture and practical session material
- Evaluate student progress through delivery of various assessments and examinations throughout the semester
- Course coordination for veterinary undergraduate course
Equine Internal Medicine Specialist
University Of Queensland
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Clinical role consulting on referral internal medicine cases
- Trained and supervised residents enrolled in the DVClinSc program, offering guidance on internal medicine cases and research programs
- Delivering teaching syllabus to undergraduate veterinary students
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to provide a holistic approach to patients medical needs
- Conducted resident rounds to provide evidence-based learning to residents
- Establishing a new equine blood and plasma donation herd and plasma bank program for the Equine Specialist Hospital
- Advisor for Higher Degree by Research scholar projects in Equine Medicine
Project Officer and Tutor in Equine Medicine
The University Of Melbourne
10.2018 - 09.2023
- Providing education on equine health and disease to veterinary students in the form of lectures, interactive learning sessions and practical courses, as well as examination of veterinary students in equine medicine.
- Creating interactive material for veterinary students revolving around communication and clinical reasoning.
- Clinical demonstrator and examiner for veterinary students (Equine and Theriogenology departments)
Equine Medicine Consultant
Barwon Equine Hospital
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Internal medicine consultant as well as primary case care and OOH/emergency consultation
Internal Medicine Consultant (seasonal)
Avenel Equine Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Internal medicine clinical and consultancy role relating to the running of the equine ICU and providing intensive care to neonates, adults and post-operative surgical cases
Internal Medicine Clinician
Golden Plains Equine
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of referral and first opinion medical cases
- Attending veterinarian for Geelong Harness Racing meets
Associate Veterinarian
Waterlane Equine Vets, Waterlane
04.2016 - 03.2017
- First opinion ambulatory equine practice
- Course veterinarian for National Driving Championships, Gloucestershire, UK
- Attending veterinarian for Cirencester Polo Club meets
Equine Internal Medicine Resident
The University Of Melbourne Equine Centre
02.2013 - 01.2016
Three-year residency program affiliated with the Australian & New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists
- Masters of Veterinary Science (Clinical) and Masters of Veterinary Studies
- Research topic: Investigation of inflammatory pathways involved in placental detachment in the mare
Equine Medicine Registrar
Veterinary Clinical Centre, Charles Sturt University
10.2012 - 01.2013
- Diagnosis, treatment and management of equine referral cases
Intern
Ballarat Veterinary Practice Equine Hospital
12.2011 - 10.2012
- Rotating surgery and medicine internship
- Attending veterinarian for Ballarat Turf Club and Ballarat & District Trotting Club meets
Education
Masters of Veterinary Science - Clinical
The University Of Melbourne
Masters of Veterinary Studies -
The University Of Melbourne
Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Hons) -
The University Of Melbourne
Bachelor of Animal Science -
The University Of Melbourne
Skills
- Registered Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine, with experience in diagnosis, treatment and management of medical, infectious and emergency equine conditions
- Experience as senior clinician in a veterinary teaching hospital responsible for the mentoring of residents and veterinary students, care of hospitalised patients and ensuring delivery of an efficient internal medicine service
- Undertaking of scientific research, with publication & reviewing in peer-reviewed journals
- Collaboration, creation and delivery of interactive teaching materials for veterinary students
- Presentation of research at international veterinary conferences
- Collation/analysis of statistical data and evaluation of scientific research
Accomplishments
Presentations:
July 2019: Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists. Equine Chapter combined with Animal Reproduction Chapter, Science Week. Queensland Australia- Invited speaker. Investigating the inflammatory pathways involved in placental detachment in the mare. C Rosales, B Tennent-Brown, D Hanlon, C Marth, M Stevenson, N Krekeler
July 2014: Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists. Combined Equine Medicine and Reproduction Chapter, Science Week. Queensland Australia- Oral Presentation. Peri-partum characteristics of Thoroughbred mares and foals on a New Zealand Stud farm. C Rosales, D Hanlon
October 2014: Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences Postgraduate Symposium- Poster Presentation. Understanding the inflammatory pathways involved in placental detachment in the mare. C Rosales, B Tennent-Brown, D Hanlon, N Krekeler
November 2015: European College of Equine Internal Medicine Congress 2015. Utrecht, The Netherlands- Flash Presentation. Peri-parturient characteristics of Thoroughbred mares and their foals in a New Zealand setting. C Rosales, B Tennent-Brown, N Krekeler, D Hanlon
Publications:
Peri-parturient characteristics of mares and their foals on a New Zealand Thoroughbred stud farm. C. Rosales, B. Tennent-Brown, N. Krekeler, M. Stevenson, D. Hanlon. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 2017, 65, p 24-29
Polypoid cystitis as a cause of haematuria in a pony mare. C. M. Rosales, N. J. Bamford, S. L. Sullivan, J. R. Bauquier and B. S Tennent-Brown. Equine Veterinary Education, 2017
Severe hypophosphotaemia associated with the management of hyperlipaemia in a miniature pony. N. J. Bamford, C. M. Rosales, A. J. Williamson, C. M. Steel, B. S. Tennent-Brown. Equine Veterinary Journal, 2016
Conference Attendance/Continued Education:
July 2023: ANZCVS Science Week, Gold Coast, Australia
June 2022: ANZCVS Science Week, Gold Coast, Australia
July 2019: ANZCVS Science Week, Gold Coast, Australia
September 2016: BEVA Congress, Birmingham, United Kingdom
November 2015: European College of Equine Internal Medicine congress, Utrecht, Netherlands
July 2014: ANZCVS Science Week, Gold Coast, Australia
June 2014: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine congress, Nashville, U.S.A
March 2014: Equine Endocrine Conference, The University of Melbourne, Australia
February 2014: Equine Sports Medicine Conference, The University of Melbourne, Australia
Specialty Board Membership:
2021: Fellow (Equine Medicine), Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists
2015: Member (Medicine of Horses ), Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists
Professional Extra-Curricular Activities:
2021-2024: Social media representative, Executive Committee, Equine Chapter ANZCVS
August 2018: Course veterinarian for the 2018 Mongol Derby, Mongolia
September 2016: Course veterinarian for National Driving Championships, Cirencester Park, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
August 2016: Course veterinarian for the 2016 Mongol Derby, Mongolia
2016: Veterinarian for Cirencester Polo Club meets
2011- 2012: Course veterinarian for Ballarat Turf Club meets and Ballarat and District Trotting Club meets
Externships:
August 2014/August 2015 (total 4 weeks): Clovelly Intensive Care Unit, Scone Equine Hospital, Scone N.S.W, Australia
May 2015 (2 weeks): McGee Medical Centre, Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, Kentucky, U.S.A.
Timeline
Lecturer in Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology
University of Queensland
06.2024 - Current
Equine Internal Medicine Specialist
University Of Queensland
10.2023 - 06.2024
Internal Medicine Consultant (seasonal)
Avenel Equine Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2021
Equine Medicine Consultant
Barwon Equine Hospital
10.2020 - 06.2022
Project Officer and Tutor in Equine Medicine
The University Of Melbourne
10.2018 - 09.2023
Internal Medicine Clinician
Golden Plains Equine
10.2017 - 10.2018
Associate Veterinarian
Waterlane Equine Vets, Waterlane
04.2016 - 03.2017
Equine Internal Medicine Resident
The University Of Melbourne Equine Centre
02.2013 - 01.2016
Equine Medicine Registrar
Veterinary Clinical Centre, Charles Sturt University
10.2012 - 01.2013
Intern
Ballarat Veterinary Practice Equine Hospital
12.2011 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Hons) -
The University Of Melbourne
Bachelor of Animal Science -
The University Of Melbourne
Masters of Veterinary Science - Clinical
The University Of Melbourne
Masters of Veterinary Studies -
The University Of Melbourne
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