Heather Blackmon
Birmingham,Alabama
Summary
Veterinary professional skilled in diagnosing and treating animal health issues, with strong focus on preventive care. Adept at collaborating with teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and adapting to evolving medical needs. Expertise in surgical procedures, animal nutrition, and client communication. Reliable and results-driven, consistently delivering high-quality care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - undefined
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
Auburn, AL05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences with a Biology concentration, Chemistry minor
University Of South Alabama
Mobile, AL05.2006
Skills
Managing patient consultations, diagnostics, and treatment plans to ensure optimal care in a fast-paced veterinary setting
Conducted thorough assessments and implemented treatment plans for emergency cases in a fast-paced environment
Managed satellite clinic logistics, coordinating staff schedules and resources
Assessed and tailored veterinary procedures to meet specific needs of diverse animal patients
Exhibited effective communication and leadership abilities to motivate team members and achieve organizational goals
Work History
Relief Veterinarian
Birmingham Metro Area
- Manage veterinary practice
- Manage staff
- Client and referring veterinarian communications
- Small animal internal medicine, emergency medicine, and dentistry
Small Animal Veterinarian
06.2013 - Current
- Manage veterinary practice
- Manage staff
- Client and referring veterinarian communications
- Small animal internal medicine, emergency medicine, and dentistry
Small Animal Veterinarian
Animal Medical Center
Tuscaloosa, AL
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Chemotherapy Administration
- Therapeutic Laser
- Behavioral consultation specialist
- Lead Veterinarian on physical therapy training
- Training of technicians on new protocols and medications
- Creator of manual for integrating new staff members
- Fear Free Certification
- Small animal internal medicine, emergency medicine, and dentistry
Emergency Relief Veterinarian
Alabama Veterinary Specialists
Birmingham, AL
03.2014 - 01.2017
- Calculating emergency drugs and medications
- Creating emergency treatment plans
- Managing staff
- Communication with referring veterinarian regarding patient prognosis
- Client communication regarding patient prognosis
Veterinarian of small animals
Rehm Animal Clinic
Mobile, AL
06.2011 - 03.2013
- Emergency experience
- Ultrasound experience
- Experience managing satellite clinic and staff
- Inventory management
- Experience with variety of clientele
- Client education
- Experience with Rescue Organizations
- Volunteer for Spay Day
Timeline
Small Animal Veterinarian
Animal Medical Center
08.2016 - 02.2017
Emergency Relief Veterinarian
Alabama Veterinary Specialists
03.2014 - 01.2017
Small Animal Veterinarian
06.2013 - Current
Veterinarian of small animals
Rehm Animal Clinic
06.2011 - 03.2013
Relief Veterinarian
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - undefined
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences with a Biology concentration, Chemistry minor
University Of South Alabama