Lauren McNamara
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Passionate and highly motivated veterinarian with an interest in Small Animal Surgery. Dedicated to becoming a veterinary surgeon with valuable experience in a busy referral hospital working as a rotating, specialty surgical intern and surgical resident.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Surgeon
Sydney Animal Hospitals
NEWTOWN , NSW
10.2024 - Current
- General practice consultations, including medicine work-ups and emergency cases.
- High-volume routine surgery (desexing). dentistry etc )
Small Animal Surgical Resident
SASH
Sydney, NSW
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Performed complex surgery under the supervision and mentorship of specialist surgeons.
- Provided preoperative assessment and owner consultation for complex surgical conditions. Responsible for post-operative care of patients.
- Part of the on-call roster performing emergency surgery unassisted
Specialist Surgical Intern
SASH
Sydney, NSW
02.2023 - Current
- Scrubbing in and assisting with complex surgical procedures
- Participating in weekly case rounds and journal club
- Seeing surgical revisits including bandage changes
- Writing discharge notes, dispensing medications and discharging surgical patients from the hospital
Rotating Intern
Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH)
Sydney, Australia , NSW
01.2022 - 01.2023
- The SASH rotating internship is truly rotating, spending time with specialists in medicine, surgery, neurology, radiation/medical oncology, ophthalmology, anesthesia, exotics, as well as emergency and critical care.
- Primary case management when working in the emergency department
Stable Hand
Park Farm Equestrian Centre
Oakley, United Kingdom
12.2014 - 05.2015
- Managed feeding, rugging and general stable procedures, and assisting in coaching.
Kennel Hand
The Barn Animal Hospital
Old Basing, England
12.2014 - 05.2015
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
Education
Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSC) -
James Cook University
Townsville, QLD11.2021
High School Diploma -
Somerset College
Gold Coast12.2016
Skills
Clinical Placement (11/2019 - 05/2020)
- Small animal practice Greencross Mudgeeraba, AUS
- Mixed practice Canungra Veterinary Surgery, AUS
- Tableland Veterinary Service, Malanda, AUS
- Equine practice Scenic Rim Veterinary Service, AUS
- Small animal practice VetLove Helensvale, AUS
- Small animal practice VetLove Flagstone, AUS
- Locum Small animal surgeon Dr Geoff Wilson, Gold Coast, AUS
Large animal industries (02/2017 - 06/2019)
- Beef cattle at Vitilus Lowline Stud, Thornton, AUS
- Equine reproduction at Riviera Warmbloods, Advancetown, AUS
- Dairy cattle at UQ Gatton Research Dairy, AUS
- Piggery at UQ Gatton Pig Unit, AUS
- Sheep -Richmond Merino Stud, Quandialla, AUS
- Tableland Veterinary Service- Atherton Tableland Dairies, Malanda, AUS
PUBLICATIONS
- 'Traumatic Fracture of the Anconeal Process in a 1-year-old French Bulldog with Incomplete Fusion of the Anconeal Process', Lauren McNamara BVSc, James D Crowley BVSc (Hons 1) MANZCVS GradDipEd, Andrew Adezio DVM DACVR, Barry Cherno DVM DACVSMR MANZCVS CCRT CVA, Stephen Yeomans BSc(Vet) BVSc MVSc MANZCVS DACVP(AP/CP), Julia Sumner BVSc DACVS,.final draft in review, slated for submission to Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology (VCOT) journal in Jan 2024
FURTHER EDUCATION
- Vetprac- Hip and Hindlimb Surgery course- 2022
- AO VET Course—Principles in Small Animal Fracture management- 2023
Timeline
Veterinary Surgeon
Sydney Animal Hospitals
10.2024 - Current
Small Animal Surgical Resident
SASH
02.2024 - 09.2024
Specialist Surgical Intern
SASH
02.2023 - Current
Rotating Intern
Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH)
01.2022 - 01.2023
Stable Hand
Park Farm Equestrian Centre
12.2014 - 05.2015
Kennel Hand
The Barn Animal Hospital
12.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSC) -
James Cook University
High School Diploma -
Somerset College
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