Ali McCarthy
Woollengrange, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny,
Summary
Professional, hardworking and ambitious veterinary surgeon who has a passion for veterinary medicine and a commitment to delivering high quality care to animals. Has five years of experience and is proficient in a range of veterinary skills including surgery, diagnostics and emergency care. Excellent communicator and collaborates effectively with team members leading to successful patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Surgeon
Archersfield Veterinary Clinic
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Managed difficult medical and surgical cases with high success rates.
- Conducted daily consultations with clients and educated owners on nutrition and preventative care including advocating and administering routine vaccinations.
- Performed patient exams and extensive diagnostics including blood tests, ultrasound exams, x-rays, urinalyses, biopsies, cytology, and interpreted results.
- Carried out weekly sole on-call work at nights and weekends.
- Consulted with owner when considering euthanasia and carried out euthanasia's to alleviate further suffering of animals.
Veterinary Surgeon
O'Dowd Veterinary Hospital
08.2020 - 12.2023
- Performed an extensive list of surgeries including neuters, soft tissue and emergency surgeries, amputations, tumour removals, advanced dentistry surgery and techniques.
- Trained new graduate veterinarians in many routine and complex surgeries and diagnostic techniques.
- Worked as part of an 8 vet team in a busy environment with high case load.
- Created comprehensive treatment plans for pets with chronic diseases and extensive illnesses.
- Formed strong client relationships with pet owners through effective communication.
Education
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
University College Dublin
01.2020
Loreto Secondary School
06-2015
Bennettsbridge National School
06-2009
Skills
- CPD courses completed in emergency surgery, dentistry, nutrition
- Laboratory techniques such as cytology, urinalysis, taking and analysing bloods
- Performing and interpreting x-rays, FNA’s, blood smears, ear swabs
- Extensive range of surgical skills
- Emergency care
- Preventative medicine and treatment planning
- Problem solving and working under pressure
- Client communication
- Compassionate and empathetic care of patients
- Wound management
Timeline
Veterinary Surgeon
Archersfield Veterinary Clinic
01.2024 - 08.2025
Veterinary Surgeon
O'Dowd Veterinary Hospital
08.2020 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
University College Dublin
Loreto Secondary School
Bennettsbridge National School
References
John, Lynch, 087 2266272, Archersfield Veterinary Clinic, Kilkenny
Gerry O'Dowd, 086 8127114, O'Dowd Veterinary Hospital, Louth
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