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Tessa Gelens

Normanby/Hawera

Summary

Dedicated companion animal veterinarian with nearly 10 years of experience in delivering prompt and detailed care for domestic animals with varying needs and urgency. Creative problem solver, providing expert patient triage and systematic care. Empathetic professional, relating to pet owners and listening closely to concerns to determine best care protocol for individual health.

I have a strong emphasis for evidence based veterinary medicine and professional development. For the past year I have active participated in a behavioral change and motivational interviewing training.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Veterinarian

Taranaki Veterinary Centre (TVC)
07.2016 - Current

I handle, examine, and treat all species of companion animals as a veterinarian. I carry out x-rays, blood samples, ultrasound scans and dental treatments. I maintain up to date records. Provide emergency services when needed, demonstrating adaptability and quick thinking under pressure.

I have written many evidence based client hand outs and have contributed to patient standard of care protocols. I am part of focus groups researching certain subjects such as anaesthesiology, euthanasia and health and safety including mental health and well-being with the goal to improve patient care and outcome and staff wellbeing. I organise community outreach programs to increase parvo vaccine cover around the region. I am also the TVC liason for animal foster and rescue organisations we work with. I have written an extensive evidence based pregnancy policy for staff. I am involved in training and guiding young and new staff members.

Associate Veterinarian

Animal World
01.2016 - 07.2016

I handled, examined, and treated all species of companion animals as a veterinarian. I carried out x-rays, blood samples, and ultrasound scans. I maintained up to date records. Provided emergency services when needed, demonstrating adaptability and quick thinking under pressure.

Associate Veterinarian

Animal Practice
02.2015 - 11.2015

I handled, examined, and treated all species of companion animals as a veterinarian. I carried out x-rays, blood samples, and ultrasound scans. I maintained up to date records. Provided emergency services when needed, demonstrating adaptability and quick thinking under pressure.


Veterinary Surgeon

Flexvet
06.2014 - 02.2015

I handled, examined, and treated all species of companion animals as a sole charge locum veterinarian. I carried out x-rays, blood samples, and ultrasound scans. I maintained up to date records. Provided emergency services when needed, demonstrating adaptability and quick thinking under pressure.

Education

Master of Science - Veterinary Medicine (Veterinarian)

University of Utrecht
Utrecht, Netherlands
04.2014

Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Medicine (Veterinarian)

University of Utrecht
Utrecht, Netherlands
07.2011

Skills

  • Compassionate
  • Motivated
  • Client Education
  • Treatment Planning
  • Staff Mentoring
  • Internal Medicine
  • Effective owner communication
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Professionalism
  • Team Collaboration
  • Self Motivation
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Relationship Building
  • Decision-Making
  • Analytical Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Written Communication
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Task Prioritization
  • Time Management
  • Client Counseling
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team building
  • Attention to Detail

Timeline

Associate Veterinarian

Taranaki Veterinary Centre (TVC)
07.2016 - Current

Associate Veterinarian

Animal World
01.2016 - 07.2016

Associate Veterinarian

Animal Practice
02.2015 - 11.2015

Veterinary Surgeon

Flexvet
06.2014 - 02.2015

Master of Science - Veterinary Medicine (Veterinarian)

University of Utrecht

Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Medicine (Veterinarian)

University of Utrecht
Tessa Gelens