Katia Leglise
Portslade-by-Sea,Brighton and Hove
Summary
Compassionate and hardworking Veterinary Surgeon with experience in both hospital and general practice settings. Experienced in managing a varied caseload with a careful and considered approach to patient care. My experience as an inpatient vet highlighted the value of ultrasonography in improving diagnostic assessment and patient management, and I am keen to further develop my skills in this area. Committed to continuous professional development and providing thoughtful, evidence-based care.
Overview
19
19
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Veterinary surgeon
Coastway vets Brighton
Brighton
01.2023 - Current
- Busy 24-hour first-opinion hospital, managing a varied caseload across consultations, inpatient care, surgery, and emergency/out-of-hours services.
- Perform sole-charge overnight emergency (OOH) shifts when required, providing independent clinical decision-making and patient care.
- Carry out emergency and routine soft tissue surgeries, wound management and repair, and other standard surgical procedures.
- Investigate and manage complex medical and surgical cases, developing appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans while recognizing when specialist referral or advice is required.
- Prioritize and manage a demanding caseload in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Collaborate with veterinary surgeons, nurses, and support staff to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.
Veterinary surgeon
Vets4pets Sutton coldfield
Birmingham
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Delivered consultations and routine clinical procedures within a small animal practice setting.
- Undertook sole-charge weekend responsibilities, independently managing cases and providing emergency care when required.
- Gained experience in basic ophthalmic surgery, including entropion correction, eyelid mass removal, and grid keratotomy.
- Developed strong clinical autonomy and confidence in managing a diverse caseload.
internship veterinary surgeon
Clinique veterinaire Bongartz (now ANICURA)
Liege - Belgium
09.2020 - 08.2021
- rotating internship in a busy small animal hospital with significant exposure to emergency and out-of-hours (OOH) care.
- Assisted with advanced surgical procedures and gained experience in perioperative patient management.
- Managed anaesthesia, including patient preparation, monitoring, analgesia, and recovery.
- Developed skills in emergency case management and working within a multidisciplinary hospital team.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) - Veterinary Medicine
University of veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy
Kosice, Slovakia 04.2001 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Environmental chemistry
Bordeaux University
Bordeaux, FranceMaster of Science - Oceanography
Aix Marseille University
Marseille, FranceSkills
- Follow up consultations
- Clinical judgment
- Adaptability to situations
- Emergency medicine
- Basic ultrasound skills
- Problem-solving
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Photography
- Swimming
- Travel, exploring different cultures
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Native
Timeline
Veterinary surgeon
Coastway vets Brighton
01.2023 - Current
Veterinary surgeon
Vets4pets Sutton coldfield
09.2021 - 12.2022
internship veterinary surgeon
Clinique veterinaire Bongartz (now ANICURA)
09.2020 - 08.2021
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) - Veterinary Medicine
University of veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy
04.2001 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Environmental chemistry
Bordeaux University
Master of Science - Oceanography
Aix Marseille University