Education: B.S. Biomedical Science, Magna Cum Laude 1989, Texas A&M University B.S. Veterinary Science, Magna Cum Laude 1991, Texas A&M University D.V.M Veterinary Medicine, Magna Cum Laude 1994, Texas A&M University
Experience: Small Animal Medical / Surgical Internship, Hollywood Animal Hospital, Hollywood, FL 1994-1995 Associate Veterinarian, Hollywood Animal Hospital, Hollywood, FL 1995-2006 Associate Veterinarian, Marathon Veterinary Hospital, Marathon, FL 2006-2007 Associate Veterinarian, Burch Creek Veterinary Hospital, Ogden, UT 2007-2014 Emergency Veterinarian, Northern Utah Animal Emergency Care, Sunset, UT 2013-2015 Associate Veterinarian, Wasatch Hollow Animal Hospital, Ogden, UT 2017-2020 Owner, Veterinary Mobile and Relief Services, Ogden, UT 2014-present
Skills: Medical services for cats, dogs, rabbits, ferrets, other small mammals and reptiles Surgical procedures including gonadectomies, exploratory laparotomies, GDVs, R&As, splenectomies, cystotomies, perineal urethrostomies, orthopedics (FHOs, IM pinning, amputations), thoracic procedures (pericardiocentesis, diaphragmatic hernias, chest tubes), ophthalmic procedures (cherry eyes, blepharoplasty) using routine and laser applications Dental surgery including canine/carnassial extractions and gingival grafts Pain management including local anesthesia, CRIs, cold laser Critical Care management including CPR, nasal oxygen, feeding tubes, trickle feeding Practice management software familiarity, including Cornerstone, Avimark, Impromed, VetPort, Intravet, Ezyvet, Evetpractice, WoofWare FAST ultrasound exams Mentoring new graduates and technicians
Licenses and Professional Associations : Utah Veterinary License Utah Controlled Substance Schedule 2-5 Arizona Veterinary License DEA License AVMA Professional Liability Insurance Workman's Compensation Waiver AVMA Member UVMA Member USDA Accredited
Hospitals served in a relief capacity: 48 (Weber, Davis, Salt Lake, Summit, Wasatch, Utah, Iron, Kane, Washington and Coconino counties)
