Rakel Haukalid
Summary
Veterinarian with clinical experience in small animal referral, general practice, and exotics. Experienced in managing routine and complex cases, ICU patients, and full case workflows. Confident in clinical decision-making, communication, and working in high-responsibility settings. Curious, motivated, and a strong team player with a genuine enthusiasm for learning.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Part-time Expedition Coordinator and Advisor
Rostille Guiding
01.2020 - Current
- Coordinated and advised on Arctic ski expeditions (Svalbard, Greenland, Norway)
Exotics Rotation
Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic VetUni
Brno
02.2026 - 04.2026
- Hands-on clinical training in exotic animal medicine and husbandry
- Strengthened diagnostic and clinical reasoning skills in exotic species
Veterinarian
Kristiansund Dyreklinikk AS
Kristiansund
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Managed own caseload in primary care and ICU settings under temporary licence
- Conducted consultations, diagnostics, treatment plans, and minor procedures
- Independent decision-making in emergency and out-of-hours cases
- Full case management and client communication
Veterinary Assistant / Supervised Clinical Practice
AniCura Dyresykehus Sørlandet
Kristiansand, Norway
01.2020 - 01.2025
- ~1 year full-time equivalent clinical experience through holiday work and externship
- Assisted in internal medicine, cardiology, surgery, emergency and ICU cases
- Involved in diagnostics, treatment support, patient monitoring and client communication
- Exposure to referral-level case management and multidisciplinary teamwork
Teacher
Sirdal Husky Farm
Sirdal
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Teaching animal care, welfare and outdoor expedition skills to youth
Deputy Head – Supervisory Committee
Longyearbyen Local Council
Longyearbyen
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Governance, financial oversight and regulatory compliance work
Dog Sledding Guide and Handler
Basecamp Explorer AS
01.2015 - 12.2019
- Responsible for welfare and training of 100+ huskies
- Led multi-day expeditions in Arctic environments
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) -
University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences
(VetUni), Brno01-2026
LL.B - Law
University of Essex
United Kingdom01-2018
Upper Secondary Education -
Kristiansand Katedralskole Gimle
Norway01-2013
Certification
European Driving Licence (B, BE), Own car available
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Norwegian
Proficient
C2
Czech
Beginner
A1
French
Elementary
A2
Roles of Responsibility
Board Member and Chair • DNV-S (The Norwegian Veterinary Association – Students)
August 2020 - August 2024
Advisor • Prisoners’ Advice Service • Colchester, United Kingdom
October 2016 – June 2018
Event Coordinator • Amnesty International, Colchester, United Kingdom
November 2015 – June 2018
Hobbies and interests
- Canicross and dog sports
- Running
- Ceramic sculpting
- Swimming
Timeline
Exotics Rotation
Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic VetUni
02.2026 - 04.2026
Veterinarian
Kristiansund Dyreklinikk AS
06.2025 - 08.2025
Part-time Expedition Coordinator and Advisor
Rostille Guiding
01.2020 - Current
Veterinary Assistant / Supervised Clinical Practice
AniCura Dyresykehus Sørlandet
01.2020 - 01.2025
Teacher
Sirdal Husky Farm
01.2020 - 12.2021
Deputy Head – Supervisory Committee
Longyearbyen Local Council
01.2019 - 12.2020
Dog Sledding Guide and Handler
Basecamp Explorer AS
01.2015 - 12.2019
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) -
University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences
LL.B - Law
University of Essex
Upper Secondary Education -
Kristiansand Katedralskole Gimle