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Katherine Irwin, DVM, DACVD

Omaha,NE

Summary

Highly skilled, knowledgeable, and compassionate veterinary dermatology specialist with over 17 years of clinical practice experience diagnosing and treating complex dermatology and allergy cases with a proven track record and a commitment to excellence in relieving animal suffering and fostering the human-animal bond.


I would like to expand the reach and impact of my skills and experience by providing direct guidance to primary care veterinarians and their patients as an Idexx dermatology consultant.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

VETERINARY DERMATOLOGY SPECIALIST

DERMATOLOGY FOR ANIMALS
05.2014 - Current
  • Utilized my advanced training, skills, and knowledge as a boarded veterinary dermatologist to relieve companion animal suffering by formulating compassionate, empathetic, and achievable care plans with pet owners.
  • As the first full time veterinary dermatology specialist in the Omaha area built and strengthened relationships with local and regional primary care veterinarians by providing not just direct collaborative care of their patients but also via providing guidance of care for those patients unable to be seen on referral as well as lecturing at state and local continuing education meetings.

VETERINARY DERMATOLOGY SPECIALIST

GULF COAST VETERINARY SPECIALISTS
07.2012 - 05.2014

VETERINARY DERMATOLOGY RESIDENT

GULF COAST VETERINARY SPECIALISTS
07.2009 - 07.2012

VETERINARY DERMATOLOGY INTERN

GULF COAST VETERINARY SPECIALISTS
07.2008 - 07.2009

ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN

WEST RIDGE ANIMAL HOSPITAL
01.2007 - 07.2008

RELIEF VETERINARIAN

ROCKBROOK ANIMAL CLINIC
06.2006 - 01.2007

SMALL ANIMAL MEDICINE AND SURGERY VETERINARY INTERN

VCA AURORA AND VCA BERWYN ANIMAL HOSPITALS
06.2005 - 06.2006

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Summa Cum Laude

Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Manhattan
05.2005

Bachelors of Science in Agricultural Sciences - Veterinary Science Major, With Honors

University of Nebraska Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
05.2001

Skills

  • Relationship - fostering genuine, trusting, and empathetic relationships with pet owners and primary care vets so that we can achieve meaningful relief for patients
  • Expert problem solving and analytical thinking- diagnosing and managing complex and often chronic conditions
  • Adaptability - keeping up with new technologies, treatments, and procedures in veterinary medicine as well as ever evolving work environments
  • Collaborative team member - value and uplift my support team as I know I am unable to do what I do as a vet without them

Accomplishments

Author of Chapter 29. Cyclosporine in Feline Dermatology, August's Consultations in Feline Internal Medicine Volume 7, Elsevier, 2016.

Timeline

VETERINARY DERMATOLOGY SPECIALIST

DERMATOLOGY FOR ANIMALS
05.2014 - Current

VETERINARY DERMATOLOGY SPECIALIST

GULF COAST VETERINARY SPECIALISTS
07.2012 - 05.2014

VETERINARY DERMATOLOGY RESIDENT

GULF COAST VETERINARY SPECIALISTS
07.2009 - 07.2012

VETERINARY DERMATOLOGY INTERN

GULF COAST VETERINARY SPECIALISTS
07.2008 - 07.2009

ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN

WEST RIDGE ANIMAL HOSPITAL
01.2007 - 07.2008

RELIEF VETERINARIAN

ROCKBROOK ANIMAL CLINIC
06.2006 - 01.2007

SMALL ANIMAL MEDICINE AND SURGERY VETERINARY INTERN

VCA AURORA AND VCA BERWYN ANIMAL HOSPITALS
06.2005 - 06.2006

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Summa Cum Laude

Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Bachelors of Science in Agricultural Sciences - Veterinary Science Major, With Honors

University of Nebraska Lincoln

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