Dorking, England, United Kingdom
Veterinary Surgeon working in small animal practice in Surrey.
Non-clinical role involving the development and implementation of clinical protocols and practice-wide improvements to enhance efficiency and patient outcomes. Mentor new graduates via the VetGDP program and EMS students, providing guidance, training and professional support to create a growth environment. Coordinate practice-wide Continuing Professional Development activities. Engage in client outreach initiatives and social media, strengthening community ties and promoting pet wellness.
General and emergency practitioner working in a small animal practice, including sole charge shifts and out of hours duties in the evenings and at weekends. Aiming for fear free consultations following completion of the Fear Free Certification. Postgraduate qualification in Small Animal Medicine. Expanding my surgical skills, including laparoscopic procedures and wound reconstruction. Official Veterinarian with the ability to issue AHCs and EHCs for dogs, cats and ferrets. OV66 authorisation to certify the export of dogs and cats to Australia, with eligibility for the minimum ten day quarantine.
Completed a research project investigating the use of natural products as antimicrobial agents, and their enhancement using copper sulphate. I achieved a Gold CREST Award for my report, which I presented at the CREST Awards.