Professional Profile

Veterinarian with experience in internal medicine, emergency care, and cardiology in small animals. Has developed her professional activity in both clinical and academic settings, participating as an adjunct lecturer in veterinary education. Holds specialized training in cardiology, echocardiography, and cardiorespiratory medicine, with a strong focus on comprehensive patient care and continuous professional development through national and international courses and conferences.

Academic Background

• Bachelor’s Degree and Professional Title in Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Iberoamericana de Ciencias y Tecnología, Chile, 2016 (with distinction)

Additional Training

• Diploma in Small Animal Medicine, HVS, 2016
• LAVECCS ABC Trauma / Intensive Care Certification, 2017
• Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Cardiology, UCASAL, 2018–2019
• Diploma in Cardiorespiratory Medicine, HVS, 2019
• Diploma in Echocardiography, 2021
• RECOVER Certification, Cornell University
• Postgraduate Diploma in Geriatrics and Gerontology, UNICEN, 2023
• Course in Exotic Animal Cardiology, 2024
• Course in Congenital Heart Diseases, Dr. Diego Lessa, Santiago, 2024
• Cardiology Course, Dr. Diego Lessa, Temuco, 2025
• Participation in national and international professional conferences

Academic and Professional Experience

• Independent Veterinarian, December 2021 – Present
  • Consultations in internal medicine and cardiology in the Metropolitan and Atacama regions, Chile
• Adjunct Lecturer, Veterinary Medicine Program, Universidad de O’Higgins (UOH), 2025
  • Guest lecturer in cardiac imaging
• Adjunct Lecturer, Universidad Nacional Andrés Bello, 2023
  • Adjunct teaching in internal medicine internship
  • Adjunct teaching in professional practice courses
• Veterinarian, Hospital SOS Buin Zoo, February 2017 – November 2021
  • Head of Hospital (2020–2021)
  • Practice in internal medicine, emergency care, and cardiology

Areas of Expertise

• Small Animal Internal Medicine
• Veterinary Cardiology
• Echocardiography
• Emergency and Critical Care Medicine
• Cardiorespiratory Medicine

Languages

• English – Intermediate Level