Ella Berger
Mt. Pleasant
Summary
Independent and clinically confident Small Animal Veterinarian with expertise in general practice, surgery, dentistry, and urgent care. Manages full caseloads and surgical demands in fast-paced settings. Focused on chronic disease management across dermatology, cardiology, endocrinology, and senior pet care, fostering strong client relationships and achieving high-quality medical outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Veterinarian
Tidewater Veterinary
Mount Pleasant
02.2024 - Current
- Independently manage a full caseload of approximately 10-20 appointments per day, including wellness, urgent care, and complex internal medicine cases
- Perform 1-5 surgical procedures weekly, including spays/neuters, mass removals, soft tissue surgery, and advanced dental procedures (COHAT)
- Confidently manage cases from diagnostics through treatment planning and follow-up with minimal oversight
- Successfully treat and manage chronic conditions including dermatologic, endocrine, cardiac, and gastrointestinal diseases
- Achieved positive clinical outcomes in complex cases, including fostering diabetic remission in feline patients
- Maintained efficient workflow in high-volume practice while delivering thorough, high-quality care
- Built strong client relationships through effective communication and education, enhancing client trust and retention
- Consistently receive positive client feedback for compassion and quality of care
Consulting Veterinarian
Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee, College of Charleston
Charleston
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Reviewed research protocols for ethical adherence
- Oversaw health and welfare of research animals
- Conducted health assessments on research animals to ensure welfare compliance.
- Collaborated with researchers to develop animal care protocols and procedures.
- Monitored animal behavior and health for signs of distress or illness.
Associate Veterinarian
All Creatures Veterinary Clinic
Charleston
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Performed soft tissue surgeries, dental procedures, diagnostics, and preventive care, enhancing overall patient health in a fast-paced environment
- Managed diverse caseload of small animals, exotics, and backyard farm animals, ensuring comprehensive care for all species
- Balanced routine wellness visits with complex medical cases, optimizing patient care and service delivery
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
Knoxville, TN01-2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The Honors College At The College of Charleston
Charleston, SC01-2019
Skills
- Small Animal Medicine & Surgery
- Surgical Techniques
- Dentistry & Oral Health
- Chronic Disease Management
- Preventive Care
- Independent Case Management
- Efficient Workflow in High-Volume Settings
- Client Communication & Retention
- Shelter Medicine
References
Available upon request
Surgical Experience
- Independently perform routine soft tissue surgeries and advanced dental procedures (COHAT)
- High-volume experience with canine and feline spay/neuter procedures
- Experience with mass removals, laceration repair, and cystotomies
- Comfortable managing surgical cases from intake through recovery
Externships
- Internal Medicine Extern, Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, New York, NY, 10/01/23, Completed competitive internal medicine externship, Awarded Clinical Honors for patient assessment and diagnostics
- General Practice / Urgent Care Extern, Kauai North Shore Animal Hospital, Kauai, HI, Assisted in a rural mixed-practice setting with urgent care and general medicine cases
Timeline
Associate Veterinarian
Tidewater Veterinary
02.2024 - Current
Consulting Veterinarian
Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee, College of Charleston
06.2023 - 07.2024
Associate Veterinarian
All Creatures Veterinary Clinic
06.2023 - 02.2024
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The Honors College At The College of Charleston