MARIANA CASTAÑO BARÓN
Shelbyville
Summary
Dedicated veterinarian with a degree in Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics from CES University (2021), specializing in equine internal medicine, emergency care, surgery, sports medicine, and diagnostics. Extensive clinical exposure gained through supervised internships and externships in Colombia and the U.S. provides valuable experience supporting veterinary teams in critical areas such as diagnostics and emergency care. Proficient in imaging techniques, including X-rays, ultrasounds, and CT scans, with a commitment to advancing equine health through evidence-based practices and collaborative care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Ceasar's Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital Internship
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Hands on work alongside the main surgeon of the clinic attending appointments, conducting diagnostic practices (X-rays, ultrasounds, nerve blocks, CT scans), lameness, colic and emergencies work ups, aiding in orthopedic and soft-tissue surgeries.
- Conducting medications, daily treatments and procedures such as bandage changes, RLP's, cast/splint changes, catheters placing.
- Assisting in orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries
Veterinarian
CyB Genética
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Worked in the family business providing outpatient veterinary services in the fields of Reproduction, Internal Medicine, Emergencies and Orthopedics.
- Also dedicated to the production of Gyr and Girolando cattle.
Veterinarian
Private voluntary practices, ambulatory work
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Went of ambulatory farms call and help different veterinarians attending urgencies, and doing moderate and primary care barn with horses, foals, cows and other species.
- Helped doing treatments, X-Rays, pre-purchase exams, orthopedic evaluations and ambulatory surgeries.
Veterinary extern
Various Externships in Equine Medicine
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Worked alongside doctors and interns, helping with treatments, appointments, farm calls, diagnostic practices and farm care.
Student
CES University
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Practices corresponding to the different subjects I studied during my career
- Volunteer Work at the Veterinary and Zootechnical Center (CVZ) CES (small and large species)
- Internships: - Large species area (CVZ CES) - Small species area (CVZ CES) - Center of Equine Perinatology Foalcare - University's Farm Villa Elisa
Education
Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics -
CES University
12.2021
Skills
- Efficient at acquiring new skills
- Constructive outlook
- Strong attention to detail
- Collaborative teamwork
- Attentive listening
- Bilingual communication in Spanish and English
- Proactive team engagement
- Commitment to ethical standards
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Ceasar's Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital Internship
01.2024 - 01.2026
Veterinarian
CyB Genética
01.2023 - 01.2024
Veterinary extern
Various Externships in Equine Medicine
02.2022 - 11.2022
Veterinarian
Private voluntary practices, ambulatory work
01.2021 - 01.2023
Student
CES University
01.2016 - 01.2021
Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics -
CES University
III. ATTENDANCE TO SEMINARS AND CONGRESSES
- During the time studying my career, I attended different talks of the university study groups such as Equices (Equine group), Porcices (Pigs group), Avices (Birds group) and Reproces (Reproduction group).
- I participated in the virtual conversation on "Hormonal management in the estrous cycle of mares" dictated by the veterinarian Ramon Munera, University of Antioquia
- I have taken different virtual courses on the coursera platform such as: - ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE – THEORY AND METHODS - EQUINE WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT - DAIRY PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT - THE HORSE COURSE: INTRODUCTION TO BASIC CARE AND MANAGEMENT
- Participated in the last Veterinary Symposium of the Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center (September 23th and 24th, Solvang, California)
- Participated in the 2nd Equine Neonatology and Pediatrics Workshop "Airway" (April 17th to 20th, 2023)
- Finished the virtual course Anesthesia TIVA (May 19th – 31th, 2023)
- Finished the international training UltraExperts by Dr Jairo Jaramillo Cárdenas. MV. MSc. phd. Cert. ISELP/ALAPILE (August 18th – 20th, 2023)
- Finished the international training ABD-D Locomotor by Dr Jairo Jaramillo Cárdenas. MV. MSc. phd. Cert. ISELP/ALAPILE (August 22th – 24th 2023)
- Finished the “Transfusion Medicine in Equine Neonates” Seminar by Dr Elinson Montilla (November 7th, 2023)
- Attended the "Anesthesia in neonates” conference by Dr Enrique Nuñez (November 8th, 2023)
IV. OTHER ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
- Volunteering and university practices, attending different courses and talks and internships corresponding to the last year of the degree.
- I had the opportunity to do 6 externship programs in the United States:
- Haygard Equine Medical Institute (Feb 28th-March 12th / 2022) Lexington, KY.
- Texas Equine Hospital (March 13th – 26th / 2022) Bryan, TX.
- Brazos Valley Equine Hospital (April 1st – 29th) Salado, TX
- Equine Medical Center of Ocala (May 1st – 21th) Ocala, FL
- Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center (September 5th - October 8th / 2022)
- Tennessee Equine Hospital (October 10th - November 7th) Thompson Station Location, TN
References
- DANIEL, CASTAÑO LOPEZ, AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER, 3147931446, CyB GENÉTICA REPRODUCTIVE SERVICES
- LEONARDO, PARRA MOYANO, INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENT, GUELPH UNIVERSITY, CANADA
- FELIPE, GOMEZ, COORDINATOR OF LARGE SPECIES AREA, +57 3207497420, CVZ, CES UNIVERSITY
- DIEGO, JARAMILLO, EQUINE MEDICINE DOCTOR, 3007356010, EQUINE CARE HOSPITAL / FOALCARE
- JAVIER, MARTÍNEZ LÓPEZ, EQUINE SURGEON, +1 4632049208, CEESH PURDUE UNIVERSITY, INDIANA
VI. PERSONAL REFERENCES
- NORA AGUILAR ALZATE – 3002647340 – LAWYER
- BEATRIZ ELENA PARRA – 3174005861 – INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
- MARIA ISABEL VASQUEZ – 3187441681 – GRAPHIC DESIGNER