Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
Activities
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Elizabeth Hargis (Day)

Elizabeth Hargis (Day)

Summary

A dedicated and compassionate veterinarian with a passion for small animal care and preventative medicine. Proficient in problem-solving and effective communication in a fast-paced environment, with focus on delivering high-quality care.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Veterinarian

Pet Care Center
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
  • Performed both scheduled and emergent surgeries on small animals species.
  • Contributed to successful clinic operations by collaborating with colleagues on case management and maintaining detailed records.
  • Participated in community outreach events with local shelters to provide spay/neuter surgeries and medical care to stray animals

Student Summer Program

VCA Shelden Animal Hospital
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assisted in fear-free exams, surgeries, and client education
  • Provided hospital support by performing diagnostic tests, maintaining medical records, filling prescriptions, and assisting with hospital general upkeep

SVP Student Summer Program

Lyndon Animal Clinic
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assisted in diagnostics, exams, surgeries, and client education

Student Summer Program

Banfield Pet Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Assisted in exams, surgeries, diagnostics, and treatments

Veterinary Assistant

All 4 Paws Veterinary Clinic
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Managed the training of new employees
  • Performed reception duties including, scheduling appointments, discharging patients, and running transactions
  • Assisted in physical exams, surgeries, diagnostics, and treatments

Animal Care Technician

Lexington Humane Society
05.2017 - 05.2018
  • Assisted the public with adoptions
  • Maintained proper sanitation and cleanliness of adoption areas
  • Assisted with the training of new employees

Veterinary Assistant

Hebron Animal Hospital
06.2015 - 08.2016
  • Assisted in exams, surgeries, diagnostics, and treatments

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
Auburn, AL
05-2023

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
05-2018

Skills

  • Client communication
  • Preventative medicine
  • Illness assessment and treatment
  • Compassionate care
  • Vaccination administration

Certification

  • Veterinary License - South Carolina Veterinary Medical Board.
  • Veterinary License - Alabama Veterinary Medical Board.

Interests

  • DIY and Home Improvement
  • Vinyl Record Collecting
  • Historical Exploration

Activities

Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association Student Representative

VOICE

Vice president 2020-2022
Omega Tau Sigma
Vice President 2020-2022
Shelter Vets
Rounds Leader 2020-2021
Community Outreach Club
Student American Veterinary Medical Association
Veterinary Business Management Association

Accomplishments

Deans Award

o Awarded to the veterinary graduate with the highest overall GPA upon graduation

Dr. T.C Fitzgerald Memorial Award
o Awarded to a second-year student's outstanding ability and academic performance in anatomy during their first year.
Dr. LaVerne Krista Histology Award
o Awarded to a second-year student's outstanding ability and academic performance in histology during their first year.
Phi Kappa Phi
o Membership awarded to the top 10% of graduate students based on academic excellence

Phi Zeta
o Organization that recognizes and promotes scholarship and research in matters pertaining to the welfare and disease of animals, awarded to the top 7.5% of 3rd year veterinary students
• VBMA Business Certificate

Timeline

Associate Veterinarian

Pet Care Center
06.2023 - 06.2024

Student Summer Program

VCA Shelden Animal Hospital
06.2021 - 08.2021

SVP Student Summer Program

Lyndon Animal Clinic
06.2021 - 08.2021

Student Summer Program

Banfield Pet Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2020

Veterinary Assistant

All 4 Paws Veterinary Clinic
08.2018 - 07.2019

Animal Care Technician

Lexington Humane Society
05.2017 - 05.2018

Veterinary Assistant

Hebron Animal Hospital
06.2015 - 08.2016

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

University of Kentucky
Elizabeth Hargis (Day)