Anne Symonds
Cat Clinic of Asheville
Asheville,NC
2
Languages
26
years of professional experience
Dynamic veterinarian with extensive experience in veterinary general practice medicine and education. Committed to client communication and preventive medicine, ensuring optimal care for all patients. I have a special interest internal medicine, feline specific disease, feline behavior and population medicine.
Work History
Veterinarian
4 Years 11 Months- Educated pet owners on preventive care and behavioral (feline) management strategies.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on advancements within the veterinary field.
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.
- Established positive relationships with clients through clear communication about their pets'' healthcare needs and follow-up appointments.
- Developed wellness house call program to extend veterinary care to those patients who do better in there own home.
Veterinarian
2 Years 1 Month- Conducted thorough physical examinations of animals to assess overall health and identify potential issues.
- Educated pet owners on proper care techniques, such as diet, exercise, and preventative medicine.
- Developed medical protocols, discharge instructions and other educational information for staff and clientele.
- Enhanced pet owner satisfaction and loyalty by delivering compassionate care and clear communication during all appointments.
Veterinary Technician Educator
8 Years 8 Months- Developed clinical practices course for second year veterinary technician in which we mimicked a working veterinarian hospital environment.
- Students were in charge of out patient care, vaccines, lab work , radiology and monitoring of anesthesia.
- Instructed second year veterinary technology students in clinical pharmacology
- Worked closely with both the Asheville Humane Society and Buncombe County Animal Shelter to implement treatment plans for sick or injured animals
- Provided relief services for the lead veterinarian when she was on vacation leave
Veterinarian
10 Years 1 Month- Performed surgical procedures for better animal health, including spaying, neutering, mass removals and dental extractions
- Optimized use of anesthesia during surgeries, enhancing patient safety and outcomes.
- Conducted regular wellness exams, contributing to early detection and treatment of health issues.
- Established puppy and kitten socialization classes for current clients of the hospital as well as lead the Dogs and Stork program that prepared expecting couples and their pets for the baby's new arrival.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Skills
Patient Diagnostics's
Treatment Planning
Team Leadership
Client Communication
Preventive Medicine
Feline Behavior
Surgical Procedures (spay and neuter
dental extractions)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Veterinarian
Cat Clinic of Asheville
09.2021 - CurrentRead More
Veterinarian
Open Door Veterinary Services
05.2019 - 06.2021Read More
Veterinary Technician Educator
AB Tech
09.2010 - 05.2019Read More
Veterinarian
Charlotte Street Animal Hospital
07.2000 - 08.2010Read More
The Ohio State University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Veterinary Medicine
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The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science from Animal Science
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Associations
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
- Feline Veterinary Association (FMA)
- International Association of Animal Behavioral Consultants (IAABC)
- International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM)