Rachel Mikolas
Colorado Springs
Summary
Veterinary associate equipped to provide compassionate and effective animal care. Strong foundation in diagnostics, surgical procedures, and preventative medicine. Known for excellent collaboration within veterinary teams and between clients. Reliable in delivering high-quality results and fostering positive client relationships while focusing on client expectations accommodating to their specific human-animal-bond.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Veterinarian
Yorkshire Veterinary Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment
- Performed surgeries including spays, neuters, growth removals, laceration repairs and dental extractions in canine and feline patients
- Advised clients on end-of-life care options, providing compassionate support during emotionally challenging times
- Assisted with emergency cases that required immediate attention, stabilizing critical patients before referral to specialized facilities when necessary
- Educated pet owners on proper nutrition and exercise regimens, promoting long-term wellness for their animals
- Collaborated with veterinary technicians to ensure accurate diagnostics and effective treatment plans
- Developed client relationships by providing compassionate care, building trust in our practice''s services
- Improved practice revenue by attracting new clients through word-of-mouth referrals from satisfied customers
- Mentored fourth year veterinary students during clinical rotations, guiding them through real-world scenarios and offering valuable insights into the profession in surgery and appointments
Veterinary Assistant
UW School of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted for small animals in Primary Care and Cardiology departments
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Veterinary Emergency Services
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Performed triage/discharge, in and outpatient treatments; communicated details to DVMs
Veterinary Assistant
West Wrigley Animal Hospital
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Performed veterinary assistant, front desk, and pharmacy tasks
ZooMed Support Intern
Lincoln Park Zoo
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Assisted DVMs/CVTs during hospitalized and non-hospitalized procedures; Aided in monitoring anesthesia
- Managed accounting of the veterinary department, assisted with internal and external research studies, completed avian flock health risk assessments
Veterinary Assistant
UW School of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Provided treatments to dogs in surgery, medicine, and oncology wards; cat ward; special species
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine
Madison, WI05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
University of Wisconsin – Madison
Madison, WI05.2018
Skills
- Client communication and empathy
- Preventative medicine
- Illness assessment and treatment
- Behavioral counseling
- Dental procedures
- Nutritional counseling
- Veterinary surgery
- Cardiology care
- Wound management
- Compassionate communication
Timeline
Associate Veterinarian
Yorkshire Veterinary Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
UW School of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2021
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Veterinary Emergency Services
09.2020 - 08.2021
Veterinary Assistant
West Wrigley Animal Hospital
08.2018 - 07.2019
ZooMed Support Intern
Lincoln Park Zoo
07.2018 - 07.2019
Veterinary Assistant
UW School of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital
08.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
University of Wisconsin – Madison
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine
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