Deborah Sullivan
Clermont,Florida
Summary
Accomplished, well rounded Veterinarian with 23 years of experience supporting advanced diagnosis and treatment of chronic and acute animal health concerns, enhancing clinic revenue through extended Urgent and Emergency services. Skilled in diagnostic imaging, laboratory interpretation, medicine, surgery and compassionate client communication, I excel in urgent care and complex case management.
Committed to delivering exceptional veterinary care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Relief Veterinarian
Urgent Care, Emergency, Primary Care
02.2017 - Current
- Currently working as a relief veterinarian providing support for practices in need of help or growing practices expanding services
- Compassionately communicates with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis
- Enjoys thoroughly working up and managing complicated cases on arrival or those transferred from local referral practices
- Enjoys performing needed elective and emergent surgeries and procedures
- Collaborates with staff and other veterinarians to deliver a gold standard of care.
Veterinarian
Veterinary Emergency Clinic of Central Florida
10.2018 - 09.2024
- Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on emergency medicine in small animals.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans to address complex medical conditions in collaboration with clients and referring veterinarians.
- Performed both scheduled and emergent surgeries on small animals.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care through thoughtful communication with pet owners and administration of humane euthanasia when necessary.
- Participated in continuing education seminars, staying abreast of latest advancements in veterinary medicine.
Relief Emergency Veterinarian
Pet ER
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Worked as an emergency relief veterinarian
- Collaborated with specialists in areas such as internal medicine and surgery to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex cases.
- Performed emergency surgical procedures as needed; maintained post-operative care recovery tailored to individual patients' needs.
- Stayed current with advancements in veterinary medicine through attending industry conferences and participating in continuing education courses.
Relief Primary Care Veterinarian
Alaska Veterinary Clinic
06.2017 - 10.2017
- Filled the need as a relief veterinarian for this practice during the high volume caseload summer months
- Achieved an easy and quick transition into a working member of the team
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on advancements within the veterinary field.
- Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management, urgent care medicine in small animals.
- Handled complicated cases and surgeries without the availability of, or access to, specialty practice
- Established positive relationships with clients through clear communication about their pets' healthcare needs and follow-up appointments.
Owner Veterinarian
Suncoast Veterinary Care Center
03.2007 - 02.2017
- Owned and operated this start up practice
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Focused on continuing education for employees, team building to create a positive work environment and a clear vision of work/life balance
- Created teams and a work environment that offered and supported a high standard of care for all owners and patients
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
Relief Veterinarian
Bayhead Relief Services
01.2004 - 04.2007
- Provided well rounded, reliable veterinary coverage for practices in the Tampa Bay area
- Performed both scheduled elective and emergent surgeries on small animals and exotic species.
- Worked with local animal rescue organizations, TNR spay days, wildlife officers and county shelters to provide veterinary services to animals on pro bono basis.
- Conducted thorough diagnostic tests to identify underlying health issues, enabling accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment plans.
- Collaborated with clinic staff to optimize workflows and provide seamless patient care, contributing to a positive work environment.
Emergency Veterinary Technician and Veterinarian
Tampa Bay Veterinary Emergency Service
06.1998 - 01.2004
- Instrumental in setting up and opening this practice as a veterinary technician, attended Veterinary School and joined the practice again as a DVM
- Maintained a clean, quiet, and organized work environment.
- Expanded veterinary technician skills through continuing education courses and hands-on training sessions.
- Utilized skills learned as an emergency technician to improve skills as a new graduate DVM to achieve and maintain a high standard of care for each patient
- As a DVM, developed and refined emergent surgery skills, medical approach to internal medicine and complicated cases
- Collaborated with local referring veterinarians to continue patient care and overnight supportive care
- Compassionately delivered humane euthanasia services
Education
DVM -
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.2002
Skills
- Strong skills in Medicine and Surgery
- Special interest in Urgent and Emergency pet care
- Thorough skills in illness assessment and treatment
- Provides compassionate care and pet owner rapport
- Diagnostic imaging and laboratory interpretation
- Effective Client and Interpersonal Communication
- Excellent soft skills for Humane Euthanasia
- Solid and thorough medical recordkeeping
- Proficient with Avimark, Cornerstone and Instinct Practice Management Software
- Quickly learns practice management software
Affiliations
- AVMA, member 1998 - current
- FVMA, member 1998 - current
- VIN, member, current
- Vetfolio, member, current
- VECCS, member, current
- AAHA member, current
- Roo.vet, member, current
Timeline
Veterinarian
Veterinary Emergency Clinic of Central Florida
10.2018 - 09.2024
Relief Emergency Veterinarian
Pet ER
01.2018 - 04.2018
Relief Primary Care Veterinarian
Alaska Veterinary Clinic
06.2017 - 10.2017
Relief Veterinarian
Urgent Care, Emergency, Primary Care
02.2017 - Current
Owner Veterinarian
Suncoast Veterinary Care Center
03.2007 - 02.2017
Relief Veterinarian
Bayhead Relief Services
01.2004 - 04.2007
Emergency Veterinary Technician and Veterinarian
Tampa Bay Veterinary Emergency Service
06.1998 - 01.2004
DVM -
University of Florida
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