Dr. Maggie Valentine

Veterinarian

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) · Kittredge, CO

Present

• Provide comprehensive medical and surgical care in a high-touch general practice setting, balancing efficiency with individualized patient and client needs. • Perform routine and non-routine soft tissue surgeries, including spays, neuters, mass removals, wound repairs, abscess management, dentals, and minor emergency procedures, with a focus on surgical planning, tissue handling, and postoperative pain control. • Independently manage anesthesia for surgical and diagnostic procedures, including patient risk assessment, anesthetic protocol selection, intraoperative monitoring, and recovery management. • Apply strong critical thinking skills to evaluate complex or ambiguous cases, prioritize differential diagnoses, and develop stepwise diagnostic and treatment plans based on patient presentation, diagnostics, and client constraints. • Conduct thorough physical examinations and interpret diagnostic data (CBC, chemistry, urinalysis, cytology, radiographs, FAST ultrasound) to guide evidenc…

Associate Veterinarian

Evergreen Animal Hospital · Evergreen, CO

As an Associate Veterinarian at Evergreen Animal Hospital, I earned outstanding client feedback, with many finding a trusted vet for the first time in decades. I effectively managed busy solo shifts and built strong client relationships, ensuring they returned for all their pet care needs. Additionally, I excelled in training and mentoring veterinary technicians, enhancing their skills and fostering a positive work environment. Key Responsibilities • Performed comprehensive physical exams and developed detailed patient care plans, ensuring accurate diagnosis and effective treatment strategies. • Administered and monitored anesthesia for a variety of procedures, including creating and refining anesthetic protocols to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes. • Provided advanced medical care including resuscitation and life support for animals in critical conditions, demonstrating strong emergency response skills. • Acquired and analyzed diagnostic samples for a range of tests includin…

Veterinary Technician- Urgent Care

Colorado State University · Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Outline Working within a specialty hospital in the Urgent and Critical Care wards providing care in line with the patient's care plan, reporting to the residents and head supervising faculty doctor, and presenting patient workups in rounds and to colleagues of all ages. Key Responsibilities • Crafting and reviewing daily patient orders and communicating any changes to the team of technicians, students, and Doctors. • Providing a safe learning environment, safeguarding students and notifying relevant colleagues of any signs of students who may need external support. • Created and explained engaging visuals on medical discharge orders to increase client compliance. • Conducting physical examinations and writing detailed reports of patient care and client communications. • Calculating and administering medication to inpatient exotics and small animals. • Recussitation and life support of dogs and cats in cardiopulmonary arrest. • Monitoring of patients under general anesthesia and creatio…

Wellness Committee Head Chair

Colorado State University · Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

Supporting 145 veterinary peers with their mental health and well-being by connecting them with professional counselors, support systems, and university resources so that they can succeed as veterinary professionals. Managing and disbursement of annual wellness funds to promote inclusivity and work-life balance.

Pre-Veterinary Liaison

Colorado State University · Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

Created a network of Veterinary students that are accessible to undergraduate CSU students wanting to build a career in veterinary medicine. Designed and led hands on surgery labs, veterinary trivia, and veterinary school application seminars.

Professional Pet Sitter

Wet Noses Pet Sitting · Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

During visits, I am responsible for reducing fear anxiety and stress in clients' animals, administering medications, following rehabilitation and feeding protocols, and leaving homes better than I found them. Exercised client communication skills and resource management to provide clients and their pets with necessary support and ease of mind while they were present and away from their homes. Extensive documentation and follow-up practices in both management and client relations to ensure that exceptional care was given to each and every client and their animals.

Researcher

Colorado State University · Fort Collins, Colorado Area

Head author of the publication “Multiplex Fluorescent Immunocytochemistry Assay for the Diagnosis of Feline Infectious Peritonitis: Determining Optimal Storage Conditions” in the Journal of Veterinary Clinical Pathology. Clinical Pathology sample processing of plasma, serum, and abdominal fluid. Proficient in diagnostic testing techniques including immunocytochemistry, and SNAP testing. Certified and experienced in biosafety cabinet level 1 and level 2 use with FIP virus.

Marketing Manager

Colorado State University · Fort Collins, Colorado Area

Marketing implementation through press releases, magazine advertisements, flyers, magnets, t-shirts, social media, sponsor recruitment, and face-to-face communication. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Creative Cloud. Organizer and head event planner of 3-day United States Dressage Federation competition.

Veterinary Assistant

Equine Medical Serv · Fort Collins, Colorado Area

Securely held horses for routine examinations and under sedation for dental extractions and floatings. Examined fecal samples for sand grains, parasites, and salmonella. Drew up injectable medications and vaccinations, and labeled oral medication.

Veterinary Technician

Littleton Equine Medical Center · Littleton, CO

Outline Worked within the specialty hospital for emergency and routine equine care to ensure that all clients were satisfied with the care for their horses. Rotated through departments of field medicine, sports medicine, surgery, reproduction, and critical care. Key Responsibilities • Assisted with MRI, bone scintigraphy, ultrasound, and radiographic imaging. • Implementation of customer relationship management through HVMS programming. • Performed lameness flexion evaluations and monitored patients as they were treated with ShockWave and joint injection therapy. • Sterilely prepped patients for nerve blocks, joint injections, and artificial insemination. • Administered fluids to patients in the ICU and took vitals to monitor patient progress. • Aided in the induction and recovery of patients from surgery. • Safely restrained patients for examination by veterinarians. • Scribed patient histories, exam notes, and prognoses according to veterinarians.

Special Education Teaching Assistant

Lewisville ISD · Lewisville, TX

Employed behavior modification strategies when instructing students with special needs. Used methods of applied behavior analysis (ABA) such as errorless learning, mixed and varying pace, and high rates of reinforcement. Worked with preschoolers on the autism spectrum with deficient communication skills.

Retail Sales Manager

Hip Hip Hooray! Children's Boutique · Dallas, TX

In charge of two social media accounts and initiating non-profit outreach to the Dallas community. Digital marketing applications through brand and website design enhancing the client's experience. Responsible for collecting payment and giving appropriate change to 200 customers a day. Resolved conflict with customers and made 14 nationwide transactions over 2,500$. Attended to details of the client's customization desires and gift wrapping specifications. Assisted children accompanying parents and facilitated happiness for all customers. Organized and restocked the floor with clothing, shoes, socks sterling silver, and nursery furniture.

Horse Trainer

Storybook Sport Horses · Argyle, TX

Trained 9 horses to 3 years of age ground manners, lunging, tacking and saddle-breaking. Assisted veterinarians with routine examinations, medication administration, and first aid. Cleaned tack and all barn facilities including barn aisles, stalls, bathrooms and tack rooms. Responsible for feeding, watering, and turning-out 68 horses three days a week.