Erin McKinney
Melbourne,Victoria
Summary
Dedicated Veterinarian delivering prompt and detailed care for domestic animals with varying needs and urgency. Creative problem solver, providing expert patient triage and systematic care. Empathetic professional, relating to pet owners and listening closely to concerns to determine best care protocol for individual health.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarian
Centre For Animal Referral And Emergency
01.2022 - Current
- Primary case management of critically ill patients
- Performed emergency surgical procedures for better animal health, including exploratory laparotomies, emergency stitch-ups, and assisted with emergency caesareans, gastric-dilation-volvulus and septic abdomens
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately diagnosing and treating various animal illnesses and injuries.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by streamlining case priorities via systematic triage and maintaining organized medical records.
- Worked along aside Internal Medicine and Specialist Surgeons for comprehensive case management
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on advancements within the veterinary field.
- Communicated effectively and candidly with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
Emergency and Critical Care Intern
Centre For Animal Referral And Emergency
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked under the guidance and instruction of Criticalist Dr Sarah Haldane and Dr Christine Lovatt in treating and managing critically ill hospital patients and common emergency presentations
- Attended monthly tutorials for identification and management of classic emergency presentations
- Presented weekly case reviews in line with current literature
- Rotated through specialist Internal Medicine and Surgery departments to boarden understanding of complex referring cases and their managerial approach
- Learned to work effectively within a busy hospital environment and manage effectively an average of 25 hospital patients
- Developed systematic critical case management approach
Assistant Customer Service Manager
Coles Supermarket
09.2018 - 12.2021
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving complaints and issues.
- Streamlined workflow processes for increased efficiency in handling customer inquiries and concerns.
- Assisted in training new hires on company policies, procedures, and software systems to ensure seamless integration into the team.
- Coordinated staff schedules to maintain optimal coverage during peak service hours.
Education
Bachelor of Veterinary Science -
James Cook University
Townsville, QLD12.2021
Management of Severe Systemic Illness - Online Course
Continued Veterinary Education
Skills
- Client Education
- Emergency Pet Care
- Chronic and Acute Conditions
- Effective Owner Communication
Affiliations
- Australian Veterinary Association
Certification
- Radiation License - number 1002311499
Hobbies
- Strength training and weight lifting
- Hiking
- Pottery and painting
Timeline
Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarian
Centre For Animal Referral And Emergency
01.2022 - Current
Emergency and Critical Care Intern
Centre For Animal Referral And Emergency
01.2022 - 12.2022
Assistant Customer Service Manager
Coles Supermarket
09.2018 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Veterinary Science -
James Cook University
Management of Severe Systemic Illness - Online Course
Continued Veterinary Education
- Radiation License - number 1002311499
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