About
I'm a small animal veterinarian with a diverse background in primary care, urgent care, and global veterinary health. Since 2015, I’ve been practicing medicine in the U.S., drawing on both clinical and field-based experience to deliver thoughtful, individualized care for my patients and their families. I currently serve as a Veterinary Medical Officer for the U.S. Army Medical Command – Veterinary Services, where I support the health and readiness of government-owned working dogs and the companion animals of service members. Educated in the University of the Philippines - Los Banos and licensed through the AVMA’s ECFVG program, I bring a global perspective to my work. I hold a postgraduate certification in Conservation Medicine from the University of Edinburgh and have been involved in conservation education, livestock health, and veterinary missions in underserved communities in South America and the Philippines. These experiences continue to shape my One Health approach to both clini…
Experience
Associate Veterinarian
Mission Pet Health · Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Present
Urgent Care Veterinarian https://www.pawmedvet.com/what-to-expect/urgent-care/
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary Practice Partners · Summerville, South Carolina
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary Nurse
United Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (Formerly South Peninsula Veterinary Emergency Clinic) · Palo Alto, California
Triage Intensive care Overnight shifts Anesthesia monitoring Digital radiography
Certified Veterinary Assistant
AAHA Small Animal Practice · Sunnyvale, CA
Advocates for the human-animal bond by practicing exemplary patient care. Performs veterinary technician/nurse duties, checks in patients and clients, obtains patient history and endorses preventive care recommendations to clients. Assists veterinarians in treatments and surgery, monitors patients under general anesthesia. Performs phlebotomy, and basic clinical pathology lab techniques in-house. Takes digital radiographs, improved skills in patient positioning and digital radiography techniques. Outpatient and in-patient pharmacy duties. Well-versed in client education, and addresses clients' emotional and financial concerns. Observed and practiced AAHA and OSHA regulations for veterinary hospitals.
Volunteer
World Vets · San Andres Island, Colombia
Volunteered with World Vets field project in San Andres Island, Colombia. Large scale field spay and neuter and veterinary consultations provided for the local community. Performed veterinarian and assistant duties
Volunteer Veterinarian
Compassion and Responsibility for Animals (CARA) · Manila, Philippines
Volunteered as a spay/neuter veterinarian for Philippine non-profit animal welfare group. Performed ovariohysterectomies and orchiectomies in rescued dogs and cats, as well as client-owned pets. Educated the public about the importance of spaying and neutering in the local community.
Volunteer Veterinarian
Animal Solutions Veterinary Clinic · Davao, Philippines
Volunteered veterinary services for a free spay and neuter project for the local community. Project mostly comprised of Trap-Neuter-Release felines. Educated the public, and increased public awareness for animal welfare and importance of spaying and neutering pets.
Veterinary Technician
University Animal Hospital · Tempe, AZ
Developed confidence and clinical competence in small animal medicine. Assisted veterinarians in various treatment procedures and surgeries. Triaged, medicated, and monitored patients. Improved digital radiography techniques and patient positioning skills. Placed intravenous catheters, and collected blood samples. Administered vaccinations and antibiotics. Handled out-patient clinical and pharmacy duties. Well-versed in client education and addressed clients' emotional and financial concerns. Observed and practiced AAHA and OSHA regulations for veterinary hospitals.
Education
The University of Edinburgh
Masters in Veterinary Science (MVetSci), Conservation Medicine
University of the Philippines
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Wildlife medicine, swine medicine
University of the Philippines
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
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