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
Park Ridge, QLD
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
Clontarf, QLD
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
Stafford Heights
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
Stafford Heights, QLD
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