Medical Practitioner
Resume:
NICOLE R. PETA, DVM
Katonah, NY 10536
Phone 646-***-****
Email **********@*****.***
EDUCATION
February 2009 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine,
George Town, Grand Cayman
May 2002 Bachelor of Science, Animal Science
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
VETERINARY EXPERIENCE
Veterinarian, Multiple Doctor Practice 10/2016 – Present
Yorktown Animal Hospital Yorktown Heights, NY
Small Animal Associate Veterinarian at a three doctor practice. Sole practitioner on most days at
the clinic. Perform surgery Monday through Friday including soft tissue surgery, dental
procedures including extractions and emergency procedures as needed. Perform and interpret
radiographs, manage in hospital patients, manage internal medicine cases. Aid practice owners
in management of clinic, in expanding client base in the community and in providing the highest
standards of care. In the first year was able to grow practice by 5%.
Veterinarian, Spay/Neuter/Low Cost Clinic 10/2016 – Present
Because 4 Paws New Milford, CT
Low Cost vaccine clinic as well as high volume, high quality spay neuter clinic once weekly. Perform up to 30 spay/neuter surgeries per shift on cats and dogs. Provided low cost vaccines, blood work and treatment for minor medicine cases for low income residents of community as well as other local rescue organizations.
Per Diem Veterinarian, Multiple Doctor Practice 2016-2017
Otterkill Animal Hospital Campbell Hall, NY
Provided per diem veterinary assistance to busy 2 doctor practice. Performed wellness
appointments, performed necropsy procedures, performed emergency surgeries, managed
chronic medicine cases.
Veterinarian, Multiple Doctor Practice 7/2014 – 10/2016
County Animal Clinic, VCA Yonkers, NY
Small animal veterinarian at a multiple doctor, fast paced practice in Yonkers, NY. Perform
surgery on a scheduled day as well as emergency surgery when needed. Provide daily
veterinary care in appointments - vaccinations, routine blood work, client education. Perform
routine surgeries - spays/neuters, mass removals, foreign body surgeries, dentistry with
extractions. Capable of performing and interpreting routine radiography, dental radiography, and
FAST ultrasounds. Manage chronic diseases including but not limited to diabetes, neoplasia,
hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, neoplasia, Lyme disease, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency,
elderly and hospice care.
Per Diem Veterinarian, Multiple Doctor Practice 8/2015 – 5/2016
Fine Animal Hospital, Small Animal Practice Bedford Hills, NY
Relief veterinarian at a well-established, multiple doctor Small Animal General Practice. Provide veterinary care in wellness appointments. Triage and treat emergency and walk in appointments. Perform and interpret blood work, radiographs, and other routine diagnostics.
Per Diem Veterinarian, Single Doctor Practice 10/2011-7/2015
Island Park Animal Hospital, Small Animal Practice Island Park, NY
Worked at well-established clinic as relief vet.
Facilitated self-reliance and proficiency in diagnostics, surgery and medical management
strengthened from being the sole practitioner on days when working.
Developed excellent interpersonal and client relation skills.
Spay/Neuter Surgeon 12/2012-7/2015
The Toby Project New York, NY
Performed low to no cost spays, neuters, and vaccinations in mobile veterinary clinic throughout the Bronx and Brooklyn in New York City. Performed routine pre-operative physical examinations and determined if animals were fit for surgery.
Associate Veterinarian, Multi-Doctor Practice 12/2012-7/2014
Plumtrees Animal Hospital Danbury, CT
Performed wellness checks, routine vaccinations, diagnostics, and digital radiographs.
Performed routine surgical procedures such as spays, neuters, mass removals, foreign body surgeries and dental prophylaxis. Worked closely with local animal control to assess new intakes and re-home several unwanted and abandoned pets. Served as on-call doctor for clients needing medical assistance after hours.
Private Practice Veterinarian, Multi-Doctor Practice 3/2009-11/2012
Howard Beach Animal Clinic, Small Animal Practice Howard Beach, NY
Helped to develop and implement a more successful parvovirus protocol increasing survival rates at clinic significantly. Developed small animal surgical skills, providing surgical care to animals seven days a week. Worked hand in hand with rescue organizations to provide health care to abandoned, unwanted, often injured and sick animals. Served as on-call doctor for clients needing medical assistance after hours.
Shelter Veterinarian 6/2011-11/2011
Freeport Animal Shelter Freeport, NY
Developed proficiency in triaging patients, interpersonal skills, and shelter medicine.
Performed wellness and intake examinations, administered routine vaccinations and assessed need for further surgical and/or medical management.
Per Diem Veterinarian, Multiple Practices
1.Katonah Bedford Veterinary Center, VCA – ER Relief
2.Petchester Veterinary – General Practice Per Diem
3.VCA Baybrook Animal Hospital – General Practice Per Diem
LICENSES & EXAMINATIONS
Connecticut State Veterinary License, 2012-present
New York State Veterinary License, 2009-present
Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG), 2009
North American Veterinary Licensure Examination (NAVLE), 2008
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Member, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), 2009-present
Member, New York State Veterinary Medical Society (NYSVMS), 2011-present
Member, Veterinary Medical Association of New York City (VMANYC), 2011-2014
Member, Connecticut State Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), 2013-2017
Member, Fairfield County Veterinary Medical Association (FCVMA), 2013-2014
REFERENCES
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