Hi, I’m
Kayleigh Hooker
Belfast,County Antrim
Summary
Dedicated veterinary professional with experience in small animal internal medicine and surgical procedures. Demonstrates strong cross-cultural awareness and empathetic communication, enhancing client relationships. RCVS registered with excellent computer literacy, committed to advancing veterinary practices through continuous learning and compassionate care.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Flynn VetsBelfast, Antrim
Veterinarian
2023.04 - Current (3 education.years_Label & 2 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Provided emergency care for injured or critically ill animals.
- Developed preventative medicine protocols to improve animal longevity.
- Collaborated with other veterinary professionals in multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans.
- Performed surgical procedures and follow-up to support animal recovery.
- Applied empathetic communication skills whilst counselling bereaved pet owners during euthanasia processes.
Vets4Pets, LongstoneBelfast, Antrim
Veterinarian
2022.07 - 2023.03 (8 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Conducted routine check-ups to maintain the wellbeing of pets.
Beaumont Horse StudPaarl
Intern
2015.01 - 2016.01 (1 education.year_Label)
Job overview
- Vaccinations
- De-worming
- Grooming
- Trimming hooves
Education
University of StellenboschSouth Africa
BSc from Agricultural Science, Animal Science and Conservation ecology
2012.01 - 2016.12 (4 education.years_Label & 11 education.months_Label)
University overview
- 4th year subjects: Ruminant nutrition, Monogastric nutrition, Animal breeding, Animal management, Meat science, Agronomy
St Stithian's Girl's College
Matric certificate
2007 - 2011.01 (4 education.years_Label)
University of Veterinary medicine, BudapestBudapest
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Veterinary medicine
2017.09 - 2022.02 (4 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Skills
- Cross-Cultural awareness
- Empathetic
- Neutering operations
- Patient record confidentiality
- Small animal medicine
- Surgical procedures proficiency
- RCVS registered
- Computer literacy
Personal Information
- ID Number: 9308310038086
- Nationality: South African/ British
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Gardening
- Arts and crafts
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Veterinarian
Flynn Vets
2023.04 - Current (3 education.years_Label & 2 education.months_Label)
Veterinarian
Vets4Pets, Longstone
2022.07 - 2023.03 (8 education.months_Label)
University of Veterinary medicine, Budapest
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Veterinary medicine
2017.09 - 2022.02 (4 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Intern
Beaumont Horse Stud
2015.01 - 2016.01 (1 education.year_Label)
University of Stellenbosch
BSc from Agricultural Science, Animal Science and Conservation ecology
2012.01 - 2016.12 (4 education.years_Label & 11 education.months_Label)
St Stithian's Girl's College
Matric certificate
2007 - 2011.01 (4 education.years_Label)