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Melanie Fratto, DVM

Melanie Fratto, DVM

Associate Veterinarian at VCA Woodford Animal Hospital

Lexington, Kentucky, United StatesVeterinary
Company
VCA Animal Hospitals
Title
Associate Veterinarian
Seniority
Manager
Department
Medical Health
Location
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Industry
Veterinary

About

High-energy DVM recently completed training in animal acupuncture and chiropractic care. Small animal and Equine veterinary care experienced. Completed two ambulatory internships with Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital. Intensive hands-on experience gained at large scale thoroughbred breeding farms, dealing with high-value patients and demanding clients. Strong educational background includes multiple honors and awards. Published (with colleagues and professors) multiple peer-reviewed research papers, with oral presentations at various symposiums. Completed a variety of veterinary externships in multiple settings. Excellent skills in patient care, client communication, and teamwork.

Experience

Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals · Versailles, Kentucky, United States

Present

Associate Veterinarian

Banfield Pet Hospital · San Diego, California, United States

High producing general practice small animal veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian

Virginia Equine PLLC · Manakin Sabot, Virginia, United States

Ambulatory equine veterinarian providing general practice and emergency services

Veterinarian

Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital · Lexington, Kentucky

RESIDENT VETERINARIAN, SHADWELL FARM 2018 – 2019 • Provide 24/7 onsite veterinary care to this large Rood & Riddle client thoroughbred breeding farm with approximately 100 broodmares, 60 yearlings, and 60 foals, as well as racehorse layups and a retired herd • Manage herd health and day-to-day veterinary responsibilities • Attending veterinarian for 60+ foalings, including presence at parturition with immediate mare and foal evaluations, followed by next-day examination and neonatal management • Provide emergency veterinary care on this farm and for other clients of Rood & Riddle, and referrals when warranted • Served as attending veterinarian during transport of 31 yearlings from Lexington to Dubai, UAE • Participated in broodmare nutrition study to examine optimal mare and fetal nutrition • Conduct prepurchase examinations including radiography at thoroughbred auctions • Work closely with Dr. Thomas Riddle, practice cofounder AMBULATORY RESIDENT INTERN, CALUMET FARM 2017- 2018 • Assi…

Externships and Work Experience

various equine practices

Pursued numerous opportunities to gain experience in a wide variety of equine practices including academic, clinical, quarter horse ranch and private ambulatory practice • Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital | Lexington KY | September 2016 • Oklahoma City Equine Clinic | Oklahoma City OK | June 2016 • Durango Equine Veterinary Clinic | Buckeye AZ | May 2016 • The Four Sixes Quarter Horse Ranch | Guthrie TX | April 2016 • Colorado State University Equine Field Services & Reproduction Lab | Fort Collins CO | March 2016 • Southern Equine Service | Aiken SC | July 2014 • University of GA Large Animal Treatment Crew | Athens, GA | October 2013–July 2015 • UGA Large Animal Teaching Hospital Emergency Critical Care Team | Nov 2011-Sept 2013 • Covered Bridge Equine | Athens GA | 2011-2013

Education

University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine

DVM, Veterinary Medicine

The University of Georgia

Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology and Ecology

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