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Alexandra Gean

@alexandragean

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Veterinarian specialized in small animal emergency and cardiology care.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative clinical role applying emergency and cardiology expertise, with opportunities for teaching, procedural practice, and research growth.

I am a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with focused clinical training in small animal emergency medicine and cardiology, complemented by advanced internships and hands-on experience across emergency, internal medicine, critical care, and surgery. I graduated with honors (Class Rank: 9/104, GPA: 3.89) and have completed specialty cardiology training including echocardiography and interventional cardiac procedures.

My background includes research and histological laboratory work with multiple manuscripts and conference presentations, recognized by awards such as Merck Academic Excellence and induction into Phi Zeta. I have experience mentoring students, teaching cardiac anatomy, and delivering community presentations on cardiac screening.

I hold certifications including USDA Accreditation Category II, Advanced Life Support (ACVECC), and Fear Free for veterinary professionals, and I seek to apply my clinical, procedural, and research skills in a collaborative practice or specialty service focused on high-quality patient care and continued learning.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Small Animal Emergency Intern

University of California, Davis

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)

Focused on triage, stabilization, and primary case management in the emergency service while mentoring veterinary students in emergency procedures.

Emergency Medicine Triage Case Management Mentoring Clinical Documentation

Cardiology Specialty Intern

VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Managed daily appointments, in-house consultations, and hospitalized cardiology patients and gained advanced training in echocardiography and interventional cardiac procedures.

Cardiology Patient Management Consultation Hospitalized Care Diagnostic Imaging

Small Animal Rotating Intern

VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Managed acute and chronic cases across emergency, internal medicine, critical care, and surgery while completing specialty rotations in cardiology, neurology, oncology, zoological medicine, and radiology.

Emergency Medicine Internal Medicine Critical Care Medicine Surgery Radiology Neurology Oncology

Research Fellow / Laboratory Apprentice

Western University of Health Sciences

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)

Conducted histological research, processed and stained tissue samples, analyzed results, and prepared manuscripts for publication.

Histology Tissue Processing Data Analysis Scientific Writing

Veterinary Assistant

Point Vicente Animal Hospital

Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)

Assisted clinical staff with patient care, restrained animals, and supported routine treatment and administrative tasks in a small animal hospital.

Patient Restraint Animal Handling Client Communication Inventory Management

Veterinary Assistant / Receptionist

All Pets Animal Hospital

Jan 2014 - Jan 2017 (3 years)

Combined receptionist duties with veterinary assistance, supporting exams, client communications, and day-to-day clinic operations.

Client Communication Animal Handling Exam Assistance Record keeping Multitasking

General Chemistry Lab Assistant

Los Angeles Harbor College

Jan 2013 - Dec 2013 (11 months)

Supported general chemistry laboratories by preparing materials, assisting students, and maintaining lab safety and equipment.

Laboratory Preparation Equipment Maintenance

Receptionist

California Animal Hospital

Jan 2010 - Jan 2013 (3 years)

Managed front-desk operations, client communication, appointment scheduling, and administrative support for a veterinary clinic.

Client Communication Scheduling Administrative Support Multitasking

Emergency Medical Technician

AmeriCare Ambulance Service

Jan 2009 - Jan 2010 (1 year)

Provided emergency medical care and transport as an EMT, responding to urgent incidents and supporting patient stabilization during transport.

Patient Stabilization Triage CPR Patient Transport

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Western University of Health Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine

Grade: GPA: 3.89; Class Rank: 9/104

Activities and societies: Society of Phi Zeta (Alpha Epsilon), Dean's List, College Research Day first place; cardiac anatomy teaching assistant; volunteer and student chapter leadership roles.

Earned Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with honors and ranked 9th in a class of 104, demonstrating strong clinical and academic performance.