Doralee Donaldson
Gulf Shores,AL
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Veterinarian
VCA Magnolia the Gulf Animal Hospital
Gulf Shores, Alabama
09.2025 - Current
- Provided veterinary care to small animals including internal medicine, dentistry, soft tissue surgery
- Communicated effectively with pet owners
- Prescribed medications appropriately
- Designed and implemented treatment plans
Veterinarian (hybrid Position)
PetIQ
Eagle, Idaho
03.2021 - Current
- Participated as one of two veterinary advisers in weekly case review committee teams meetings regarding adverse events for both products and services; assisted in determining reimbursement when appropriate
- Communicated with pet parents primarily through email and also occasionally through telephone regarding positive diagnostic test results; educated clients about diseases, zoonoses, testing, and treatment options as part of the Veterinary Technical Solutions Team
- Researched pet history and medical records in order to evaluate online pharmacy prescription requests
- Engaged as a dedicated rig veterinarian in clinics two days a week providing wellness services to underserved small animal patients
- Participated as a member of a Medical Advisory Council
Associate and Locum Veterinarian
Banfield Pet
Spanish Fort, Alabama
12.2014 - 07.2023
- Delivered comprehensive care for pets
- Performed soft tissue surgical procedures
- Designed patient-specific treatment care plans
- Conducted proactive health assessments
Contract Veterinarian
Pensacola Humane Society
Pensacola, Florida
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Performed spays and neuters on shelter animals
- Provided medical care for shelter animals
Owner/Sole Proprietor
Palmerdale Animal Clinic
Pinson, Alabama
11.1998 - 08.2014
- Established from the ground up
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Developed policies and procedures
- Provided surgical and medical care for small animal patients
- Managed resources effectively and maintained inventory
- Managed medical documentation
- Managed all financial aspects of the business
Relief Veterinarian
Self
Birmingham, Alabama
01.1998 - 07.1999
- Filled in for veterinarians providing medical and surgical care for patients
- Worked for over 30 areas veterinary clinics including two emergency clinics
Associate Veterinarian
Grayson Valley Pet Clinic
Birmingham, Alabama
05.1993 - 01.1998
- Provided medical treatments including vaccinations, wound care, and dental cleanings.
- Performed physical examinations, laboratory tests, and clinical procedures on animals to diagnose their health issues.
- Maintained records of patient history and treatments.
- Prescribed medications as needed for treatment of animal illnesses or injuries.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
Auburn, Alabama05-1993
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-1989
Skills
- Small animal Internal medicine
- Soft tissue surgery
- Client communication
- Staff communication
- Client Education
- Inventory maintenance
- Pharmacovigilance
Certification
Licensed in Alabama and Florida
Timeline
Associate Veterinarian
VCA Magnolia the Gulf Animal Hospital
09.2025 - Current
Contract Veterinarian
Pensacola Humane Society
05.2022 - 12.2022
Veterinarian (hybrid Position)
PetIQ
03.2021 - Current
Associate and Locum Veterinarian
Banfield Pet
12.2014 - 07.2023
Owner/Sole Proprietor
Palmerdale Animal Clinic
11.1998 - 08.2014
Relief Veterinarian
Self
01.1998 - 07.1999
Associate Veterinarian
Grayson Valley Pet Clinic
05.1993 - 01.1998
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Kentucky
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine