Laura Dehouwer
Oud-Turnhout,Antwerp, Belgium
Summary
Compassionate Veterinarian with experience in diagnosing and treating a variety of animals. Skilled in performing surgeries, providing preventive care, and communicating effectively with pet owners about treatment options. Noteworthy strengths include critical thinking, understanding of animal behavior and empathy for animals. Previous work resulted in improved animal health outcomes and higher satisfaction among pet owners.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinarian
Sangkhlaburi Animal Sanctuary
Sangkhlaburi, Kanchanaburi, Thailand
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Educated clients on responsible pet ownership topics such as spaying and neutering, vaccination schedules and flea prevention methods.
- Fostered relationships with local animal shelters and participated in community outreach programs.
- Managed emergency cases, stabilizing patients and providing critical care.
- Identified potential zoonotic diseases which can spread from animals to humans.
- Counseled pet owners about proper nutrition, preventative care, behavior problems and general care of their pets.
- Conducted complex and simple surgeries on animals.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Administered vaccines, medications, and treatments to prevent and treat diseases.
Veterinarian
Faculty of veterinary medicine, university of Ghent
Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided emergency services after normal business hours when needed.
- Maintained detailed patient records with accurate information regarding diagnosis, treatments administered and prognosis.
- Monitored vital signs during surgeries and other procedures.
- Attended weekly meetings with the medical staff to review case studies of difficult cases or complex diagnoses.
- Responded quickly and appropriately in emergency situations by providing life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Managed emergency cases, stabilizing patients and providing critical care.
- Provided daily patient care, including medication management and symptom control.
- Monitored vital signs and provided supportive treatments as needed.
Veterinarian
Dierenartsen Noord - Katrien van Baast
Nieuwmoer, Antwerp, Belgium
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Demonstrated surgical expertise in scheduled and emergency surgeries for various animals.
- Performed routine dental cleanings and extractions on animals in order to maintain oral hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs during surgeries and other procedures.
- Managed emergency cases, stabilizing patients and providing critical care.
- Examined specimens under a microscope to detect parasites or bacteria that may be causing illness in an animal.
- Utilized diagnostic equipment such as X-rays and ultrasounds to assess internal conditions.
- Developed treatment plans for animals based on diagnosis and monitored the progress of those treatments.
- Provided emergency services after normal business hours when needed.
- Diagnosed diseases through laboratory testing procedures such as blood work or urinalysis.
- Performed euthanasia in a compassionate and ethical manner when necessary.
Education
Master of Veterinary Science - Small Companion animals
University of Ghent
Ghent07-2021
Skills
- Pet medication
- Emergent animal care
- Acute and chronic treatment
- Animal diagnostics
- Veterinary surgery
- Chronic and acute conditions
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Laboratory skills
- Dental procedures
- Ophthalmology treatments
- Wound management
- Diagnostic imaging
- Euthanasia procedures
Languages
Dutch
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Websites
Affiliations
Volunteer Experience with Animal Shelters and Wildlife Organizations, including Elephant and Monkey Sanctuaries, during a two-year journey from Belgium to Malaysia in a Volkswagen van.
Timeline
Veterinarian
Sangkhlaburi Animal Sanctuary
06.2023 - 07.2023
Veterinarian
Faculty of veterinary medicine, university of Ghent
07.2022 - 08.2022
Veterinarian
Dierenartsen Noord - Katrien van Baast
09.2021 - 06.2022
Master of Veterinary Science - Small Companion animals
University of Ghent
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