Ciara Fitzpatrick
Chestnut Farm, Claverham ,Bristol
Summary
I am a compassionate and driven veterinary surgeon with over 1.5 years of clinical experience in a mixed practice setting with a small animal bias. I have gained invaluable experience working in this field, notably as I provide regular sole charge out of hour emergency care for both small and large animal clients. I have a passion for supporting animals, engaging with the community, and I am very interested in joining an independent practice. I embrace change and am open to learning opportunities.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Veterinary Surgeon
Dulverton Veterinary Practice
Dulverton, Somerset
10 2024 - 2026.04
- First opinion mixed vet with a small animal bias (70% small animal, 30% farm and equine)
- Responsible for regular sole charge out of hours cover for small and large animal clients
- Experience in routine and emergency small animal consults
- Utilisation of in-house haematology, biochemistry, endocrinology, x-ray, ultrasound machines
- Small animal surgical experience: Neutering, dentals, aural haematoma repairs, enucleations, mass removals, gastrointestinal foreign body removals, exploratory laparotomies, bladder stone removal, caesareans, tail amputations, stitch-ups
- Experience in routine large animal call-outs including devising herd health plans, vaccination protocols, blood sampling, equine dentistry
- Large animal surgical/emergency experience: Castration (colts, bullocks, rams), vasectomies (rams), dehornings/disbuddings, calvings, lambings, caesareans, umbilical hernia repairs, uterine prolapse corrections, stitch-ups, intravenous dripping of calves, cast applications (lambs), colics
- Creating newsletters for farmers and initiated a discussion group
- Liaising with colleagues to enhance patient care resulting in higher client satisfaction
Veterinary Assistant
Central Island Veterinary Emergency Hospital
Vancouver Island
06 2022 - 08 2022
- Veterinary nursing role in a small animal emergency hospital
- Triaging cases on arrival, animal restraint, taking and handling samples, assisted with diagnostic imaging including x-ray and ultrasound, use of in-house blood machines, managing surgical instrumentation, surgical assistance, anaesthesia maintenance, in-patient care
Shop Assistant
White Gate Fuels Ltd.
Ireland, Cavan
10 2016 - 09 2020
- Primarily a customer-facing role but also included stock management, cleaning and store maintenance
Education
BVSc - Veterinary Science: Accelerated Graduate Entry
University of Bristol
2020.09 - 2024.06
BVSc - Animal Science
University College Dublin
2016.09 - 2020.06
References
Referees available on request
Personal Information
Hobbies: Attempting to re-train an ex-thoroughbred racehorse, Gaelic football, tag rugby, running, hiking, travelling, wild swimming
Timeline
BVSc - Veterinary Science: Accelerated Graduate Entry
University of Bristol
2020.09 - 2024.06
BVSc - Animal Science
University College Dublin
2016.09 - 2020.06
Veterinary Surgeon
Dulverton Veterinary Practice
10 2024 - 2026.04
Veterinary Assistant
Central Island Veterinary Emergency Hospital
06 2022 - 08 2022
Shop Assistant
White Gate Fuels Ltd.
10 2016 - 09 2020