Caressa Hillick
Phoenix
Summary
Compassionate emergency veterinarian known for positive social interactions and a dedicated high level of care for patients. Highly trained in an emergency setting, with a passion for critical cases. Excels at communication, empathy, respect, remaining a team, and working in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Veterinarian
Bluepearl Pittsburgh North
Pittsburgh
07.2024 - Current
- Provide emergency care for urgent to critically ill dogs and cats.
- Perform and interpret various advanced procedures and diagnostics.
- Collaborate with specialists to manage complex cases and provide the best care possible.
- Mentor and teach interns and new graduates.
Veterinarian - SA Critical Care Intern
Bluepearl Pittsburgh North
Pittsburgh
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Primary case responsibility of emergency cases, as well as critical care cases under a Criticalist.
- Performed numerous advanced procedures.
- Participated in weekly rounds, biweekly to monthly grand rounds and CE, and wet labs.
- Attended BluePearl Resident Boot Camp, a course in endoscopy and advanced ultrasound use through CSU.
Veterinarian - Small Animal Rotating Intern
Bluepearl Pittsburgh North
Pittsburgh
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Primary case responsibility for emergency cases.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, providing support during anesthesia and recovery.
- Participated in weekly didactic rounds, biweekly to monthly grand rounds/CE, and wet labs.
Veterinary Assistant
Pure Paws Veterinary Care
New York
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Responsible for the care of all (non-medical) boarded patients.
- Sterilized and packed surgical equipment, cleaned, and prepared the surgical suite.
- Assisted with vaccinations and blood draws, held patients for treatments, took radiographs, and reviewed ear cytologies.
- Maintained a clean and stocked work environment.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Midwestern University
Glendale, AZ06-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Queens College
Queens, NY06-2017
Skills
- Client communication and education
- Continuing education participation
- Maintaining respectful and friendly interactions with coworkers and clients
- Remaining calm in a stressful environment
- Critical care management
- Ultrasonography
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Bouldering / rock climbing
- Hiking
- Playing ukulele
- Paddleboarding
Timeline
Emergency Veterinarian
Bluepearl Pittsburgh North
07.2024 - Current
Veterinarian - SA Critical Care Intern
Bluepearl Pittsburgh North
07.2023 - 07.2024
Veterinarian - Small Animal Rotating Intern
Bluepearl Pittsburgh North
06.2022 - 07.2023
Veterinary Assistant
Pure Paws Veterinary Care
05.2017 - 08.2018
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Midwestern University
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Queens College