Joci Forkner
Evergreen,CO
Summary
Compassionate Veterinarian with over 10 years serving clients and animals with excellent care of varying needs and urgency. Empathetic communicator, relating to pet owners and listening closely to concerns to determine best care protocol for individual health. Seven years experience as an owner of a small animal veterinary practice leading and managing a team leading to a belief that a positive culture and seamless teamwork leads to exceptional patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Director
Animal Hospital on Pinellas Point (NVA)
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Optimized SOPs and clinical management Which improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
- Supervised clinical staff, providing professional development opportunities and training to maintain and strengthen competencies.
- Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management, and emergency medicine in small animals and various exotic species.
- Performed various soft tissues surgical procedures and dentistry.
- Practiced integrative medicine which included acupuncture, herbal medicine, and formulating TCVM therapeutic diets.
Veterinarian/Owner
Animal Hospital Of Treasure Island
07.2013 - 01.2023
- Treated an average of 150 animals each month.
- Have worked with local animal rescue organizations (MAD rescue) and a local shelter to provide veterinary services to animals on pro bono basis.
- Perform both scheduled and emergent surgeries on small animals and occasionally exotic species.
- Practiced integrative medicine.
- Owner from November 2015 through September 2022
Veterinarian
VCA Hospitals
05.2012 - 06.2013
- Sole overnight emergency clinician.
- Triaged, treated or hospitalized patients, and performed emergency surgeries.
Education
Internship - Small Animal Medicine And Surgery
University of Florida
Gainesville, FLDoctor of Veterinary Medicine -
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TNBachelor of Science - Biochemistry, Chemistry
Virginia Tech
TCVM
Chi University
ReddickSkills
- Effective owner communication and rapport
- Wellness and sick visits
- Canine and feline soft tissue surgery and dentistry
- Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine
Personal Information
Currently veterinary licenses in FLorida (VM 12061) and Colorado (VET.0013900)
Current DEA license (CO)
Timeline
Medical Director
Animal Hospital on Pinellas Point (NVA)
02.2023 - 01.2025
Veterinarian/Owner
Animal Hospital Of Treasure Island
07.2013 - 01.2023
Veterinarian
VCA Hospitals
05.2012 - 06.2013
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry, Chemistry
Virginia Tech
Internship - Small Animal Medicine And Surgery
University of Florida
TCVM
Chi University
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