JACLYN COLLINS, DVM
Oswego
Summary
Internship trained small animal general practitioner with 9 years experience providing quality care to pets and education to their owners. Areas of interest include Ultrasound, Internal Medicine, and Oncology. Possesses advanced ultrasound skills that have allowed for the diagnosis of tumors within various organs (including intraluminal intestinal, cardiac, and adrenal gland tumors) as well as intussusception. Actively seeking an associate veterinarian position within a hospital that promotes a healthy work-life balance, continued education, and a collaborative approach to exceptional medicine.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Veterinarian
VCA Naper Ridge
10.2021 - Current
- Advised clients on end-of-life care options, providing compassionate support during emotionally challenging times.
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
- Assisted with emergency cases that required immediate attention, stabilizing critical patients before referral to specialized facilities when necessary.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough examinations and implementing appropriate treatment plans.
- Developed comprehensive vaccination schedules tailored to each patient's unique needs, protecting against preventable diseases throughout their lifespan.
Associate Veterinarian
Midwest Animal Hospital
05.2017 - 10.2021
- Non-appointment based general practice
- Thorough work-ups for complex medical cases
- Confer with colleagues on challenging cases
- Performing emergency procedures such as pericardiocentesis and thoracocentesis
- Providing medical care for area shelters and rescues
- Mentoring interns
Veterinarian
Just Animals Shelter
03.2018 - 11.2019
- Low-Cost traveling vaccine clinic
- Administered vaccines
- Obtained samples for heartworm testing
- Discussed preventatives (heartworm, flea, and tick) with owners
- Educated owners on the importance of spay and neuter
Rotating Intern
Veterinary Specialty Center
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Primary case responsibility during ER rotation
- Assisted specialists with working up cases, performing procedures, and communicating with clients
- Performed post-operative exams and treatments for surgical patients
- Assisted with soft-tissue and orthopedic procedures
- Participated in the discussion of research journal articles
Education
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine -
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
Champaign-Urbana, IL05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Iowa State University
Ames, IA12.2011
Prerequisite Courses - undefined
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL05.2009
Skills
- Ultrasound
- Soft tissue surgery
- Formulating individualized treatment plans
- Collaborating with colleagues
- Client Communication
Certification
- Category I USDA Accreditation
- Jul 2020 — Aug 2023
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking with my beagle-basset hound, Duke and Yorkshire Terrier Mix Winston
- Spending time with family, especially my niece and nephews
- Weight lifting
- Traveling
- Visiting local restaurants
Timeline
Associate Veterinarian
VCA Naper Ridge
10.2021 - Current
Veterinarian
Just Animals Shelter
03.2018 - 11.2019
Associate Veterinarian
Midwest Animal Hospital
05.2017 - 10.2021
Rotating Intern
Veterinary Specialty Center
06.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Iowa State University
Prerequisite Courses - undefined
Waubonsee Community College
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine -
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
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