Christopher Hoppe, DVM, CVA, CMT, CTPEP, CHPV
Idledale,CO
Summary
Dedicated Veterinarian with 21 years of experience providing comprehensive care for domestic animals. A creative problem solver, delivering expert patient triage and systematic care with an emphasis on integrative medical care. A proven leader in veterinary practice management, backed by a successful career as a clinical practitioner in small animal medicine and surgery. Collaborative and motivating team builder with strengths in operations management, staff training, and organizational transformation. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities, experienced in handling multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring accuracy. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, a willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills, poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinarian (Small Animal Relief – General Practice, Urgent Care, Emergency)
Veterinary Relief
05.2012 - Current
- Performed routine, urgent, and emergency medical and surgical procedures for canine and feline patients
- Provided routine wellness care for canine and feline patients
- Developed and implemented alternative medical care treatment protocols for patients including acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage therapy, herbal therapy and laser therapy
- Evaluated in-house cytology specimens (urine, feces, blood, body cavities, FNA of masses/organs)
- Executed in-house necropsy procedures
- Developed in-hospital and in-home integrative medical hospice and palliative care plans
- Responsible for in-hospital and in-home euthanasia procedures
- Performed in-hospital and in-home quality of life assessments
- Managed medication administration, dispensed prescriptions and replenished inventory, carefully accounting for controlled substances.
- Worked with local animal rescue organizations, wildlife officers and county shelter to provide veterinary services to animals on pro bono basis.
Veterinarian (Canine/Feline End-of-Life Care)
Caring Pathways
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Developed in-home integrative medical hospice and palliative care plans
- Responsible for in-home euthanasia procedures
- Performed in-home quality of life assessments
Veterinarian (Small Animal General Practice)
Mountain Vet to Pet
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Performed routine medical and surgical procedures for canine and feline patients
- Provided routine wellness care and urgent/emergency care for canine and feline patients
- Developed and implemented alternative medical care treatment protocols for patients including acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage therapy, herbal therapy and laser therapy
- Evaluated in-house cytology specimens (urine, feces, blood, body cavities, FNA of masses/organs)
Veterinarian (Small Animal General Practice)
Valley Veterinary Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Performed routine, urgent, and emergency medical and surgical procedures for canine and feline patients
- Provided routine wellness care for canine and feline patients
- Developed and implemented alternative medical care treatment protocols for patients including acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage therapy, herbal therapy and laser therapy
- Evaluated in-house cytology specimens (urine, feces, blood, body cavities, FNA of masses/organs)
- Executed in-house necropsy procedures
Veterinarian (Animal Shelter)
Roice-Hurst Humane Society
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Developed medical care protocols and infectious disease prevention strategies for an animal shelter
- Created and implemented the anesthesia and surgical protocols and staff training for an animal shelter
- Provided medical care for all shelter animals including diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and euthanasia
- Delivered low-cost preventative medical care and nutritional consultations for animals in the community
- Built uniform standards for medical intake of all animals entering the shelter
- Performed surgical services for shelter animals and animals presented to auxiliary shelter programs
- Established a nutrition protocol for all shelter animals and nutritional consultations for animals with medical issues
- Responsible for the execution (protocols, training, and paperwork) for a low-cost wellness clinic for the public
- Managed the inventory of the shelter medical, surgical and vaccination programs
Veterinarian (Small Animal Emergency)
Grand Valley Veterinary Emergency Center
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Provided emergency medical and surgical care of canine and feline patients
- Performed emergency ultrasound procedures (Afast and Tfast)
- Evaluated in-house cytology specimens (urine, feces, blood, body cavities, FNA of masses/organs)
- Responsible for in-house necropsy procedures
Veterinarian/Owner
Integrative Veterinary Care, LLC.
03.2013 - 05.2017
- Developed and implemented alternative medical care treatment protocols for patients in an at-home setting including acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage therapy, herbal therapy and laser therapy
- Provided nutritional counseling services for the purposes of preventative care and medical therapy
- Created custom nutrition plans and alternative medical treatment plans for referring veterinarians
- Responsible for at-home integrative hospice therapy
Veterinarian (Small Animal Emergency, Relief)
Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Center
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Provided emergency medical and surgical care of canine and feline patients
- Evaluated in-house cytology specimens (urine, feces, blood, body cavities, FNA of masses/organs)
- Mentored new graduate veterinarians
Veterinarian (Small Animal Emergency)
Veterinary Emergency and Surgery Hospital
05.2012 - 01.2017
- Provided emergency medical and surgical care of canine and feline patients and limited exotic and wildlife patients
- Evaluated in-house cytology specimens (urine, feces, blood, body cavities, FNA of masses/organs)
- Responsible for in-house necropsy procedures
- Mentored new graduate veterinarians
Veterinarian (Small Animal General Practice)
Health and Wellness Animal Hospital
05.2008 - 01.2012
- Performed routine and emergency medical and surgical procedures for canine and feline patients
- Provided routine wellness care for canine and feline patients
- Developed and implemented alternative medical care treatment protocols for patients – in the hospital and in patient’s homes - including acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage therapy, herbal therapy and laser therapy)
- Created custom nutrition plans and alternative medical treatment protocols for referring veterinarians
- Evaluated in-house cytology specimens (urine, feces, blood, body cavities, FNA of masses/organs)
- Responsible for in-house necropsy procedures
- Executed nutrition, wellness and alternative medical education workshops for hospital clients
- Provided in-hospital and at-home integrative end-of-life care (hospice treatment care plans and euthanasia)
Veterinarian (Small Animal General Practice/Emergency)
Canyon Pet Hospital
05.2005 - 02.2008
- Performed routine and emergency veterinary medical and surgical procedures for cats, dogs and limited exotic species
- Provided routine wellness care for canine and feline patients
- Established an alternative medical therapy department for the hospital
- Developed and implemented alternative medical care treatment protocols for patients including acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage therapy, herbal therapy and laser therapy)
- Evaluated in-house cytology specimens (urine, feces, blood, body cavities, FNA of masses/organs)
- Responsible for in-house necropsy procedures
- Created custom nutrition plans and alternative medical treatment plans for referring veterinarians
- Provided in-hospital and at-home integrative end-of-life care (hospice treatment care plans and euthanasia)
Veterinary Residency (Veterinary Anatomic Pathology)
Purdue University
05.2004 - 02.2005
- Developed advanced skills in veterinary anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, statistics, and pathophysiology
- Instructed and mentored veterinary medical students enrolled in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology, Histology and Anatomy courses
- Tutored veterinary medical students and college level students in Anatomy, Biology, Writing/Composition/Grammar, Histology, Pathology and Physiology
Veterinarian Internship (Small Animal Medicine/Surgery)
Portland Veterinary Specialists
06.2003 - 03.2004
- Performed routine and emergency veterinary medical and surgical procedures for canine and feline patients and limited exotic patients
- Assisted with treatment of specialty referral cases in oncology, internal medicine, surgery and dermatology
- Developed staff training protocols to enhance the in-house education of veterinary professional staff
Education
Animal Hospice And Palliative Care Certification -
International Association For Animal Hospice And Palliative Care
CHPV01.2024
TCVM and End-of-Life Practitioner Certification -
Chi University
CTPEP01.2022
Veterinary Chiropractor Course - undefined
Options College of Animal Chiropractic
01.2009
Veterinary Acupuncture Certification -
International Veterinary Acupuncture Society
CVA01.2006
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Medicine, with Honor
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI01.2001
CMT
Mueller College of Holistic Studies
San Diego, CA01.2000
Skills
- Acupuncture
- Anesthesia
- Applied kinesiology
- Chiropractic care
- Clinical Staff Training
- Cytology specimen interpretation
- Dermatology
- Disinfection protocols
- DVM training (new graduates)
- Emergency abdominal ultrasound
- Emergency thoracic ultrasound
- Euthanasia (in-clinic and in-home)
- Herbal Therapies (Western and Chinese)
- Hospice care
- Hospital Leadership
- Massage therapy
- Medical Terminology
- Necropsy procedures
- Nutritional counseling
- Palliative care
- Pathology
- Shelter medical protocols
- Surgery protocols (general practice, emergency, urgent care)
- Urgent Care
Certification
· Avimark
· Cornerstone
· Clientrax
· Clinic HQ
· Companion Connect
· Daysmart Vet
· EasyDVM
· Evetpractice
· EzyVet
· Hippo
· Idexx
· Microsoft Office
· Shelterluv
Timeline
Veterinarian (Canine/Feline End-of-Life Care)
Caring Pathways
08.2022 - 10.2024
Veterinarian (Small Animal General Practice)
Mountain Vet to Pet
12.2021 - 08.2022
Veterinarian (Small Animal General Practice)
Valley Veterinary Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
Veterinarian (Animal Shelter)
Roice-Hurst Humane Society
05.2019 - 06.2021
Veterinarian (Small Animal Emergency)
Grand Valley Veterinary Emergency Center
10.2017 - 08.2019
Veterinarian (Small Animal Emergency, Relief)
Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Center
08.2015 - 01.2017
Veterinarian/Owner
Integrative Veterinary Care, LLC.
03.2013 - 05.2017
Veterinarian (Small Animal Relief – General Practice, Urgent Care, Emergency)
Veterinary Relief
05.2012 - Current
Veterinarian (Small Animal Emergency)
Veterinary Emergency and Surgery Hospital
05.2012 - 01.2017
Veterinarian (Small Animal General Practice)
Health and Wellness Animal Hospital
05.2008 - 01.2012
Veterinarian (Small Animal General Practice/Emergency)
Canyon Pet Hospital
05.2005 - 02.2008
Veterinary Residency (Veterinary Anatomic Pathology)
Purdue University
05.2004 - 02.2005
Veterinarian Internship (Small Animal Medicine/Surgery)
Portland Veterinary Specialists
06.2003 - 03.2004
Veterinary Chiropractor Course - undefined
Options College of Animal Chiropractic
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Medicine, with Honor
Michigan State University
· Avimark
· Cornerstone
· Clientrax
· Clinic HQ
· Companion Connect
· Daysmart Vet
· EasyDVM
· Evetpractice
· EzyVet
· Hippo
· Idexx
· Microsoft Office
· Shelterluv
Animal Hospice And Palliative Care Certification -
International Association For Animal Hospice And Palliative Care
TCVM and End-of-Life Practitioner Certification -
Chi University
Veterinary Acupuncture Certification -
International Veterinary Acupuncture Society
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Michigan State University
CMT
Mueller College of Holistic Studies
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