Jenni Mitchell, DVM
Saukville,WI
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Thiensville-Mequon Small Animal Clinic, adept in board governance and fostering staff development. Spearheaded best practices and strategic visioning, significantly enhancing veterinary care standards. Excelled in training and mentoring, leveraging effective team collaboration and innovative approaches to drive organizational success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing DVM
Thiensville-Mequon Small Animal Clinic
Thiensville, WI
05.2013 - Current
- Supervised veterinary staff, including 7 DVMs and 15+ support staff, providing continuous professional development opportunities and training to maintain and strengthen competencies.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of medical practices, ensuring adherence to evidence-based guidelines and best practices.
- Improved patient care quality by implementing new clinical policies and procedures.
- Mentored new graduate DVMs and other technical staff, facilitating professional development through training programs.
- Expanded access to advanced treatment options by overseeing implementation of cutting-edge medical technology into daily practice.
- Developed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and ensure long-term success in the veterinary field.
- Championed a culture of continuous learning within the organization, encouraging staff to pursue ongoing education opportunities relevant to their roles.
- Orchestrated the development, refinement, and implementation of clinic protocols to better align with AAHA standards; led my teams through 4 accreditation renewal processes.
- Led my team to achieve Cat Friendly Practice status.
- Managed the transition to paperless medical records.
Medical Advisory Board Member
National Veterinary Associates
Agoura Hills, CA
06.2018 - Current
- Provided valuable resources and support to the veterinary community by authoring best practice documents, increasing awareness of current trends and technology, and responding to various inquiries regarding state practice regulations, standards of care, and emerging diseases.
- Strengthened ties with community leaders through attendance at divisional meetings representing the board as an ambassador.
- Served as a liaison between veterinary professionals and business executives to communicate interests and needs of the veterinary community.
Medical Advisory Board President
National Veterinary Associates
Agoura Hills, CA
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Facilitated effective decision-making through transparent communication and consensus-building among board members.
- Provided strong leadership during times of change, successfully leading the board to develop our first ever set of 13 standards of care for our professional community.
- Enhanced board performance by implementing strategic planning and goal-setting processes.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Represented the board on a national level by organizing the board's involvement in our national meeting and presenting during the in-person meeting and on various online meetings.
Associate Veterinarian
Thiensville-Mequon Small Animal Clinic
Thiensville, WI
06.2002 - 05.2013
- Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care and chronic disease management in small animals.
- Performed soft tissue surgeries and complex dental procedures.
- Provided expert guidance to clients on preventative healthcare measures, contributing to the overall well-being of their pets.
- Improved practice revenue by attracting new clients through word-of-mouth referrals from satisfied customers.
- Developed client relationships by providing compassionate care, building trust in our practice's services.
- Facilitated the development of technical staff members and championed appropriate delegation of tasks to our techinical team.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
UW-Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine
Madison, WI05-2000
Bachelor of Science - Biology
UW- Stevens Point
Stevens Point05.1996
Skills
- Board governance
- Training and mentoring
- Staff development
- Proficient in Verbal and Written Communication
- Visionary Leadership Approach
- Innovative mindset
Accomplishments
- Led team of 8 medical board members in organizing working groups of over 60 veterinarians, veterinary technicians, hospital managers, and field leaders in the development of standards of care for over 1000 NVA hospitals in the US and Canada.
Affiliations
- AAHA
- AVMA
- AAFP
- WVMA
Certification
- Cat Friendly Practice
- Fear Free Practitioner
Timeline
Medical Advisory Board President
National Veterinary Associates
09.2022 - 01.2025
Medical Advisory Board Member
National Veterinary Associates
06.2018 - Current
Managing DVM
Thiensville-Mequon Small Animal Clinic
05.2013 - Current
Associate Veterinarian
Thiensville-Mequon Small Animal Clinic
06.2002 - 05.2013
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
UW-Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biology
UW- Stevens Point