About
As a veterinarian, my core mission is to promote the health and well-being of pets in the community by delivering high-quality medicine and surgical care. I’m passionate about being part of a collaborative team focused on client education and strengthening the bond between pets and their families. I firmly believe that informed pet owners are key to improving overall animal health outcomes, and I advocate for education as an essential part of every veterinary interaction. Since 2008, I’ve served as an associate veterinarian across multiple hospitals in various states, gaining broad experience in small animal medicine, including preventive care, emergency and critical care, and surgical procedures. These diverse settings have enhanced my communication skills, allowing me to tailor care—from vaccines and therapeutic diets to medications—based on individual patient and client needs. I’ve also developed a strong understanding of clinic operations and team dynamics, contributing to both pat…
Experience
Veterinarian
Double Churches Animal Clinic · Columbus, GA
Present
Contributor to a two-person veterinarian practice, educating clients on preventive health and diagnostic testing. Participates in monthly staff meetings and ongoing educational seminars and webinars. Educates clients on the value of therapeutic diets for specific health conditions. ➣ Completed a Cat-Friendly Certification and actively participates as a FelineVMA member. ➣ Promotes the importance of diagnostic testing during sick and wellness exams for pets. ➣ Conducts soft-tissue surgeries, including gastrointestinal procedures, tumor removals, and cystotomies. ➣ Implements feline-friendly techniques to enhance feline care delivery. ➣ Performs routine spays/neuters and COHATs, using digital dental radiographs for treatment.
Veterinarian
Landrum Veterinary Hospital · Landrum, SC
Part of a three-doctor practice, providing comprehensive veterinary care and education. Supplied weekend support for hospitalized patients and completed limited emergency surgeries. Educated clients on preventive pet health, including the importance of regular exams and vaccinations. ➣ Conducted a variety of soft-tissue procedures, including gastrointestinal surgeries, amputations, tumor removals, cesarean sections, and cystotomies. ➣ Collaborated with local rescue groups, humane societies, and feral cat TNR programs.
Veterinarian
Banfield Pet Hospital · Greer, SC
Core member of a three-doctor team emphasizing preventive care for pets. Educated clients on preventive care, including the importance of semi-annual exams and bloodwork. Developed strong relationships with clients, emphasizing the benefits of veterinary therapeutic diets for specific conditions. ➣ Trained and mentored veterinary assistants on preventive health care and diagnostic procedures.
Veternarian
Elberton Animal Hospital · Elberton, SC
Directed day-to-day operations of a single-doctor, small animal veterinary practice. Supervised four staff, leading ongoing training and performance management. Partnered with local humane societies and animal shelters.
Self-Employed Relief Veterinarian
Self Employed · Atlanta, GA
Provided fill-in coverage for full-time and part-time veterinarians during sick leave, maternity leave, and vacations. Performed routine spays and neuters for cats and dogs and handled a variety of soft-tissue surgical procedures. ➣ Managed financial planning, record keeping, and self-marketing across multiple clinics, demonstrating adaptability and flexibility while building strong relationships with diverse teams and staff environments.
Graduate Student, Research Assistant
The University of Georgia · Athens, GA
Managed and mentored undergraduate and graduate students during field research, in addition to performing thesis research. Assisted undergraduate students by proctoring exams, grading assignments, and guest lecturing. ➣ Researched surgical techniques and transmitter impacts in sturgeon, evaluating suture materials for coelomic closure and assessing long-term effects of intracoelomic implants. Findings supported best practices in aquatic animal telemetry and contributed to peer-reviewed scientific literature. ➣ Supported faculty-led wildlife studies by mist-netting songbirds and live-trapping mesomammals for morphometric measurements and blood sample collection. ➣ Assisted with field research for a Salmonella surveillance program, contributing to data collection and conducting fieldwork involving wild animal populations.
Veterinarian
Lindsey & Wills Animal Hospital · Douglas, GA
Veterinarian Strengthened diagnostic, surgical, and patient management skills while operating as part of a 3-doctor veterinary team. Managed a wide range of emergency and critical care cases during after-hours services. Partnered with the local humane society to perform spay/neuter surgeries, improving animal adoptability and welfare.
Education
The University of Georgia
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
The University of Georgia
Master's degree, Forestry and Natural Resources
Georgia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology, General
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