Kara Tennant
Bend,OR
Summary
Patient and client-focused veterinarian with leadership in veterinary practice management backed by a successful career as a clinical practitioner in small animal medicine and surgery. Collaborative and motivating team builder with proven strengths in operations management, strategic planning, and organizational transformation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief of Staff
Blue Sky Veterinary Clinic
07.2020 - Current
- Serving as a mentor and role model for the associate veterinarians and staff
- Responsible for the maintaining the standards and quality of medicine, as well as overall financial performance of the hospital
- Promoted to Chief of Staff in August 2023 and currently supervises four associate veterinarians
- Provided support to the associate veterinarians and assisted in resolving conflict
Medical Director
VCA Care Animal Hospital
03.2015 - 06.2020
- Supervised clinical staff, providing continuous professional development opportunities and training to maintain and strengthen competencies
- Created a compassionate and cohesive team
- Built a positive reputation within the community and colleagues
Team Leader/Associate Veterinarian
Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital
08.2006 - 02.2015
- Conducted community classes on animal care and husbandry, parasite prevention and nutrition for various groups
- Educated staff members on proper medical care procedures and pet care protocols
- Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventative care, chronic disease management, and emergency medicine
- Achieved highest certification by American Animal Hospital Association through implementing and maintaining hospital standards
- Promoted to team leader in 2011 and supervised six associate veterinarians
- Involved in the mentor program for Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
St. George's School of Veterinary Medicine
5 2006
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA5 2001
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Hard working and focused
- Enjoys mentoring and engaging staff
- Performs well individually or in groups
- Loves learning new things
- Soft tissue surgery and dental procedures
Accomplishments
- Awarded Veterinarian of the Year from Haven Humane Society 2019
Affiliations
- American Veterinary Medical Association Member 2006-present
- California Veterinary Medical Board Member 2015-present
- American Association of Feline Practitioners Member 2016-present
Additional Information
- Board Member Haven Humane Society, 2015-present
- Monthly guest on KCNR radio 1460am/96.5fm to discuss pet health, 2016-present
Timeline
Chief of Staff
Blue Sky Veterinary Clinic
07.2020 - Current
Medical Director
VCA Care Animal Hospital
03.2015 - 06.2020
Team Leader/Associate Veterinarian
Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital
08.2006 - 02.2015
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
St. George's School of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California, Riverside
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