Patient and client-focused veterinarian with proven leadership in veterinary practice management backed by successful career as clinical practitioner in small animal medicine and surgery. Collaborative and motivating team builder with proven strengths in operations management, strategic planning, and organizational transformation. Collected and deliberate employee, operating meticulously despite often high patient counts.
Skills
Dependable and Responsible
Workflow planning
Staff Management
Strategic planning
Animal behavior knowledge
Surgical safety
Vaccinations
Proper animal restraint
Chronic and acute conditions
Animal diagnostics
General anesthesia monitoring
Dental procedures
Canine and feline intubation
Illness assessment and treatment
Effective owner communication
Medication Administration
Chart management
Pet owner rapport
Interpersonal Communication
Organization and Time Management
Work History
01/2017 to Current
Chief of StaffState Of New York – Brooklny, NY,
Led, coached and developed team of associate veterinarians in all aspects of patient care and client management.
Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management, and emergency medicine in small animals.
Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions.
Developed personal veterinary medicine practice with specialties in preventive care and chronic disease management.
Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Managed medication administration, dispensed prescriptions and replenished inventory, carefully accounting for controlled substances.
Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
Diagnosed animal diseases through examinations, observation and testing.
Gathered pet health histories and symptoms to identify root cause of medical issues.
Dressed wounds and prescribed medication to prevent infection.
Euthanized animals humanely due to conditions such as cancer or advanced age.
Collected animal blood samples and prepared specimens for shipment and laboratory testing.
Maintained detailed diagnosis and treatment records for future reference.
04/2012 to 01/2015
Veterinarian, Chief of StaffBanfield Pet Hospital – Silver Spring, MD,
Led, coached and developed team of associate veterinarians in all aspects of patient care and client management.
Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management, and emergency medicine in small animals.
Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions.
Induced anesthesia by inhalation or intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection.
Developed personal veterinary medicine practice with specialties in preventive care and chronic disease management.
Gathered pet health histories and symptoms to identify root cause of medical issues.
Performed financial and managerial analyses to evaluate data and make recommendations, prepare financial reports and projections and conduct presentations.
Attended meetings to make informed business decisions, provide administrative support and evaluate progress toward goals and objectives.
Managed medication administration, dispensed prescriptions and replenished inventory, carefully accounting for controlled substances.
Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
09/2010 to 04/2012
VeterinarianWestern Veterinary Partners – Santa Rosa, CA,
Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management, and emergency medicine in small animals.
Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions.
Induced anesthesia by inhalation or intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection.
Examined large and small animals to detect and determine nature of diseases or injuries.
Developed personal veterinary medicine practice with specialties in preventive care and chronic disease management.
Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Led, coached and developed team of associate veterinarians in all aspects of patient care and client management.
Managed medication administration, dispensed prescriptions and replenished inventory, carefully accounting for controlled substances.
Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
Gathered pet health histories and symptoms to identify root cause of medical issues.
Diagnosed animal diseases through examinations, observation and testing.
Dressed wounds and prescribed medication to prevent infection.
Euthanized animals humanely due to conditions such as cancer or advanced age.
Helped improve animal wellbeing by advising owners on better care strategies and treatment options.
Collected animal blood samples and prepared specimens for shipment and laboratory testing.
Maintained detailed diagnosis and treatment records for future reference.
06/2007 to 09/2010
Equine VeterinarianNational Veterinary Associates – West Hills, CA,
Developed personal veterinary medicine practice with specialties in preventive care and chronic disease management.
Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions.
Conducted community classes on animal care and husbandry, parasite prevention and nutrition for various groups.
Gathered pet health histories and symptoms to identify root cause of medical issues.
Examined large and small animals to detect and determine nature of diseases or injuries.
Managed medication administration, dispensed prescriptions and replenished inventory, carefully accounting for controlled substances.
Teamed with other veterinarians in large mixed practice to deliver are services.
Disbursed livestock disease detection and control information to farmers to minimize outbreaks.
Collected animal blood samples and prepared specimens for shipment and laboratory testing.
Dressed wounds and prescribed medication to prevent infection.
Euthanized animals humanely due to conditions such as cancer or advanced age.
Maintained detailed diagnosis and treatment records for future reference.
Quarantined infected animals for specialized treatment to curtail disease spread.
Helped improve animal wellbeing by advising owners on better care strategies and treatment options.
Diagnosed animal diseases through examinations, observation and testing.
Education
Expected in 2007
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine - Blacksburg, VA, GPA:
Expected in 2003
Bachelor of Science: Animal Science Virginia Tech - Blacksburg, VA, GPA:
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