Casey Halpin-Parr
Burton,Cheshire
Summary
Reliable and driven individual with keen interest in advanced diagnostic imaging and experience in magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, ultrasound and radiography. Demonstrates excellent communication and teamwork abilities, coupled with a proactive approach to learning. Eager to contribute meaningfully and grow within a diagnostic imaging role
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Diagnostic imaging intern
North West Veterinary Specialists
Runcorn, Cheshire
09.2024 - Current
- Computed Tomography: competent in running CT scans and obtaining diagnostic quality studies independently. Experience in performing pulmonary angiograms, lymphangiography, lymph node mapping. Real time image interpretation performed to aid clinicians in urgent decision making.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging: competent in running MRI scans independently, obtaining diagnostic studies of the brain, spinal cord and neck, brachial plexus, stifles and coxo-femoral joints. Real time image interpretation used to plan further series.
- Ultrasonography: Routinely perform abdominal and thoracic focal ultrasound to assess need for emergency treatment.
- Radiography: experienced in taking and interpreting plain radiographs and contrast studies, including lymph node mapping
Locum Veterinary Surgeon
CHP Vet Services
09.2022 - 08.2024
- As a Locum vet managed written communications between the business as a sole trader and multiple veterinary practices, involving rota management and billing.
- Medical work up and diagnostic skills developed sole charge, out of hours and routine using a range of techniques and tailored to client budgets to achieve the best patient outcome.
Rotating Intern
North West Veterinary Specialists
Runcorn, Cheshire
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Case Report - “Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma on the Hard Palate of a Dog; Imaging Features, Histopathology and Management” presented as a poster abstract at BSAVA Congress 2025
- Anaesthesia skills both as a veterinary lead sole charge and also under direction at referral level. Practised in the use of multi parameter monitoring,
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation trained both practically and via ACVECC online course. Lead CPR procedures whilst sole charge, directing a team of nurses and patient care assistants.
Veterinary Surgeon
Shires Vets
Eccleshall, Staffordshire
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Actively participated in helping to train student nurses and new graduate vets, demonstrating procedures and talking through cases.
- Improved surgical skills, working sole charge and out of hours to deliver a high standard of care and meet client expectation
Veterinary Surgeon
Milfeddygon Dolgellau
Dolgellau, Gwynedd
09.2018 - 12.2020
- This role involved treating animals at home in the more remote areas, therefore gaining substantial experience in managing owner communication and animal handling.
- Provided out of hours care for mixed species, working independently and problem solving under pressure
OOH Receptionist
ChesterGates Veterinary Specialists
Chester, Cheshire
01.2016 - 01.2018
Student Ambassador
University of Liverpool
Liverpool, Merseyside
01.2013 - 01.2018
Education
BVSc - Veterinary Science
University of Liverpool
Liverpool 09.2013 - 07.2018
BSc (Hons) - Bioveterinary Sciences
University of Liverpool
Liverpool 09.2009 - 07.2012
Skills
- Computed Tomography
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Ultrasonography
- Radiography
- Medical work up and diagnostic skills
- Anaesthesia skills
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
- Case discussion
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Written communication
- Training and mentoring
Certification
- Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (Diagnostic Imaging) - University of Liverpool - C module in progress
- American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care - Basic and Advanced Life Support Courses - completed in 2024
Memberships
- European Association of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging - British and Irish Division. Attended the most recent spring meeting at BSAVA Congress
References
Annette Kerins, Northwest Veterinary Specialists, annette.kerins@nwspecialists.com
Timeline
Diagnostic imaging intern
North West Veterinary Specialists
09.2024 - Current
Rotating Intern
North West Veterinary Specialists
07.2023 - 07.2024
Locum Veterinary Surgeon
CHP Vet Services
09.2022 - 08.2024
Veterinary Surgeon
Shires Vets
01.2021 - 06.2022
Veterinary Surgeon
Milfeddygon Dolgellau
09.2018 - 12.2020
OOH Receptionist
ChesterGates Veterinary Specialists
01.2016 - 01.2018
BVSc - Veterinary Science
University of Liverpool
09.2013 - 07.2018
Student Ambassador
University of Liverpool
01.2013 - 01.2018
BSc (Hons) - Bioveterinary Sciences
University of Liverpool
09.2009 - 07.2012
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