Jane Pollitt
Brisbane
Summary
Veterinary professional that takes pride in enhancing diagnostic capabilities through in-house ultrasound services. Skilled in performing abdominal ultrasound, echocardiograms, training colleagues and fostering a collaborative environment. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Veterinarian
Park Ridge Animal Hospital
08.2017 - Current
- Collaborated the implementation of in-house ultrasound services, improving diagnostic capability and reducing external referrals
- Led ultrasound training programs for veterinarians, improving diagnostic accuracy and clinical confidence across the team
- Perform in-house echocardiograms for the assessment of Mitral Valve Disease and other cardiac conditions
- Apply broad clinical knowledge to support the diagnosis and management of diverse medical conditions tailored to individual patient needs, enhancing overall care quality.
- Perform surgical procedures with precision, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
Associate Veterinarian
Vet Well Clontarf and North Lakes
05.2015 - 07.2017
- Diagnosis, treatment and long term management of medical cases while maintaining the highest standard of care available
- Performed surgical procedures with precision, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices
- Organisation of bimonthly continuing education veterinary seminars for the Vetwell Group
- Presentation of topical veterinary articles for continuing education to the Vetwell Group
Internship
Queensland Veterinary Specialists
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Internal Medicine Internship
- Working closely with and training by the internal medicine specialists in diagnostics including abdominal ultrasonography, procedures, treatment and long term management of complex medical cases
Internship
Queensland Veterinary Specialists
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Rotating internship with training in medicine, surgery, emergency medicine and critical care
- primary case responsibility adn practice of evidence based medicine
- Presentation of a case report at the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Science Week 2013 Gold Coast
Education
Graduate Certificate in Ultrasound Abdominal -
University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC12-2021
Medicine Memberships -
Australian And New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists
Eight Mile Plains, QLD07-2018
Bachelor of Veterinary Science -
University of Queensland
Brisbane12-2012
Dipolma of Applied Science, Equine Studies -
University of Queensland
Gatton, QLD12-2004
Skills
- Performing and interpreting ultrasounds including abdominal, thoracic, soft tissue, AFAST and TFAST scans
- Performing ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration from various abdominal organs and thoracic cavity
- Making important clinical decision based of the ultrasound findings
- Performing echocardiographs for the diagnosis of cardiac conditions for example Myxomatous Mitral Valve disease and determining stage of disease necessitating commencement of Pimobendan to delay onset of Congestive Heart Failure
- Training and mentoring colleagues in ultrasound with guidance on enhancing imaging techniques, interpretation and treatment plans
Timeline
Associate Veterinarian
Park Ridge Animal Hospital
08.2017 - Current
Associate Veterinarian
Vet Well Clontarf and North Lakes
05.2015 - 07.2017
Internship
Queensland Veterinary Specialists
02.2014 - 02.2015
Internship
Queensland Veterinary Specialists
01.2013 - 01.2014
Graduate Certificate in Ultrasound Abdominal -
University of Melbourne
Medicine Memberships -
Australian And New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists
Bachelor of Veterinary Science -
University of Queensland
Dipolma of Applied Science, Equine Studies -
University of Queensland