Beth Hickling
Cambridge,Waikato
Summary
Ambitious, dedicated and compassionate equine veterinarian with a passion for the delivery of high-quality care and treatment of equine athletes. Exposure to both hospital and ambulatory equine work as part of a fast-paced, sport horse focused internship has provided a strong foundation of clinical skills and instilled a drive for quality and success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Intern
Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre
Cambridge, WKO
01.2026 - 01.2027
- Collaborated on treatment plans, ensuring optimal care for patients based on individual needs.
- Enhanced diagnostic accuracy with thorough clinical examinations and comprehensive medical history taking.
- Administered medications accurately and safely to support effective treatments of various conditions.
- Performed laboratory tests efficiently and analysed results, aiding in accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment plans.
- Managed emergency cases calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for patient care.
- Performed various diagnostic imaging techniques to an excellent standard for proper diagnostic interpretation and facilitation of appropriate treatment plans.
- Performed standing and general anaesthesia of equine patients independently, in both elective and emergency procedures.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and collaboration with colleagues.
Hospital Externship
Liphook Equine Hospital
Liphook, UK
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted with preparation, induction, maintenance and recovery of patients undergoing general anaesthesia.
- Gained understanding of monitoring of vital parameters and when interventions need to be applied when anaesthetising a horse.
- Assisted with orthopaedic, soft tissue and ophthalmic surgeries.
- Worked flexible hours across night and weekend shifts to allow full participation in out of hours emergencies.
- Gained exposure of a wide variety of hospital cases, including lameness, ophthalmic, medicine, neonatal and surgical patients.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Diagnostics Externship
Rossdales Equine Hospital
Newmarket, UK
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Performed thorough clinical examinations of hospitalised patients for rapid detection and intervention of any abnormalities.
- Developed excellent team and client communication skills in elective and emergency situations.
- Enhanced knowledge of lameness localisation techniques and the uses of different biologics for the treatment of chronic and acute conditions in sport horses.
- Assisted in orthopaedic surgeries.
- Assessed wound integrity for the development of an effective treatment plan to optimise wound healing using both primary and secondary intention techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Veterinary Science - Veterinary Science
University of Liverpool
Liverpool, UK06-2025
Skills
- Diagnostic imaging, including radiography, ultrasonography, endoscopy, nuclear scintigraphy
- Radiology, ultrasonography and endoscopy interpretation
- Standing and general anaesthesia of equine patients
- Diagnostic analgesia techniques for lameness localisation
- Development of appropriate diagnostic steps and treatment plans based on initial clinical exam and work-up
- Wound management
- Effective and accurate administration of medications
- Client communication
- Laboratory skills
Timeline
Veterinary Intern
Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre
01.2026 - 01.2027
Hospital Externship
Liphook Equine Hospital
09.2024 - 10.2024
Diagnostics Externship
Rossdales Equine Hospital
05.2024 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Veterinary Science - Veterinary Science
University of Liverpool