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Sarah Patterson

@sarahpatterson

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Experienced veterinarian focused on feline medicine, advanced surgery, dentistry, and compassionate pain management.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role centered on feline care—where I can combine advanced surgery and dentistry with low-stress handling, strong diagnostic intuition, and compassionate pain management to improve long-term quality of life.

I’m a dedicated, highly experienced veterinarian with over a decade of clinical practice, including extensive leadership in feline-exclusive medicine and surgery. At a high-volume feline-exclusive clinic, I served as the sole veterinarian responsible for surgical, dental, and sedation procedures, managing both routine and urgent/emergency cases while interpreting diagnostic samples like blood, urine, FNAs, and biopsies.

I’m known for advanced diagnostic intuition in cats—recognizing subtle behavioral and physical indicators of illness—and for strong, empathetic client communication that improves compliance and outcomes. I’m especially passionate about feline health and welfare, with a focus on dental care, geriatric health, and pain management, and I bring a calm approach to sedation, anesthesia, and even meaningful, peaceful euthanasias.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Associate Veterinarian

Spokane Cat Clinic

Apr 2013 - Sep 2024 (11 years 5 months)

Served as one of two veterinarians in a high-volume feline-exclusive clinic, managing all surgical, dental, and sedation procedures. Provided routine wellness care and urgent/emergency treatment, including diagnostics, hospitalized patient management, and mentoring support staff.

Feline Exclusive Medicine Low Stress Handling Soft Tissue Surgery Emergency Care Pain Management

Associate Veterinarian

Pet Savers

Apr 2013 - Apr 2015 (2 years)

Provided care for canine and feline patients in a part-time role, including preventative exams, routine care, and client education. Performed all clinic dental procedures and managed vaccination clinics.

Client Education Vaccine Clinics

Mixed Animal Veterinarian

Mt. Spokane Veterinary Hospital

Aug 2011 - Apr 2012 (8 months)

Provided scheduled and emergency veterinary care, including routine surgeries and dental procedures. Also assisted with wildlife rehabilitation cases, working shifts as a sole practitioner or alongside other veterinarians.

Emergency Care Dental Wildlife Rehabilitation Assistance Mixed Animal Patient Care

Relief Veterinarian

Safe Haven Small Animal Clinic

Jun 2011 - Aug 2011 (2 months)

Worked as the sole relief veterinarian, managing routine examinations, emergency cases, and surgical procedures. Maintained on-call availability outside clinic hours, including weekends and holidays.

Emergency Care Surgical Procedures On Call Small Animal Patient Care

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Washington State University

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine

2006 - 2010

Earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at Washington State University from 2006 to 2010, completing comprehensive training in veterinary medicine and surgery.