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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Marilyn Mitchell DVM

Summary

Veterinary professional with comprehensive understanding of clinical veterinary practices and history of ensuring optimal animal health outcomes. Known for effective communication and adaptability in fast-paced environments, consistently contributing to team success and patient care excellence. Skilled in diagnostics, treatment planning, and client education, coupled with strong commitment to collaborative problem-solving.


Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Work History

Relief Veterinarian

for Small Animal Practices
06.2009 - Current
  • Manage scheduling veterinary services to facilities ranging in preventative care/day practice settings to urgent care/emergency specialty hospitals on an as needed basis for short and long durations
  • Work with multiple teams of veterinarians, technicians, and assistants
  • Keep current on veterinary medicine through diverse continuing education and relief opportunities
  • Display strong communication and analytical skills during calm to stressful situations
  • Developed strong adaptability and interpersonal skills
  • Computer knowledge and skills with Cornerstone, EzyVet, Avimark, Whiteboard, many smaller proprietary veterinary software, Microsoft365, Zoom, Calendly

Sedating veterinarian

WAVE (We are Veterinary Education)
02.2023 - Current
  • Work with a team of sonographers, radiologists, and cardiologists
  • Overseeing the care and monitoring of3-8 dogs and/or cats under sedation per ultrasound training lab
  • Documenting and reporting health concerns and abnormal ultrasound findings

Veterinarian Telehealth Specialist

Telemedicine Platforms
03.2020 - Current
  • Consultations for second opinions, recommendations, and educational needs
  • Virtual exams to diagnose and treat specific conditions
  • Display strong communication and analytical skills
  • Utilizing online scheduling platforms, Zoom, and proprietary medical record programs

Hospitalist

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
12.2020 - 12.2023
  • Worked with multiple specialists in critical care, surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, neurology, radiology, dermatology, and ophthalmology
  • Worked with a team of veterinary technicians and assistants
  • Attended morning rounds with all specialty departments via Teams
  • Managed ER inpatients for discharge, continued hospitalization for treatments and diagnostics and facilitated transfers to specialty departments
  • Utilized ultrasound for AFAST/TFAST during exams

Sedating veterinarian

Academy of Veterinary Imaging
01.2013 - 11.2021
  • Worked with a team of sonographers, radiologists, and cardiologists
  • Overseeing care and monitoring of3-8 dogs and/or cats under sedation per ultrasound training lab
  • Documenting and reporting health concerns and abnormal ultrasound findings
  • Monitored medical care for school owned dogs and cats
  • Health certificates for adopted dogs and cats
  • Attended IACUC meetings, maintained control drug log, designed medical forms

Store Manager

Island Divers, scuba diving store
06.2009 - 08.2016
  • -Managed the inventory and ordering
  • -Scheduling training classes and instructor scheduling
  • -Assisted with world-wide group travel
  • -Organized Project Aware clean-ups and monthly club meetings
  • -Used proprietary scuba industry software and Microsoft Office

ER veterinarian

Denton County Animal ER
02.2012 - 06.2014

previous 05/2002 - 10/2006

  • Worked with a team of veterinary technicians and assistants to examine, diagnose, and treat patients appropriately
  • Handled medical and surgical care for dogs and cats

Owner & Veterinarian

Small Animal Wellness Center
10.2006 - 06.2009
  • Designed the hospital layout and location remodel
  • Managed all business affairs and duties of ownership
  • Maintained accounting and payroll using QuickBooks
  • Maintained all the inventory and ordering
  • Developed a veterinary team of receptionists and technicians
  • Provided all staff training on Cornerstone and Idexx laboratory machines, communication skills with clients and veterinary knowledge and procedures
  • Diagnosed and treated a wide variety of medical conditions in dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, birds, and exotic species
  • Worked closely with local specialist on referred cases
  • Utilized laser for routine and emergency surgical procedures
  • Provided veterinary orthopedic manipulation and cold laser therapy treatment for various conditions
  • Provided pet CPR training to clients

Associate Veterinarian

Small Animal Practice
06.1998 - 09.2005

Arbor Hills Pet Care Center, Plano, TX August 2002 -September 2005

North Tollway Pet Hospital Dallas, TX September 1999 - November 2001

Josey Ranch Pet Hospital Carrollton, TX June 1998 - July 1999

  • Responsible for examination, diagnosis and medical/surgical treatment of dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, birds and exotic species. with a team of veterinarians, technicians, and assistants
  • Worked closely with local specialist on referred cases
  • Emphasized compassionate care of both patients and clients
  • Utilized laser for routine and emergency surgical procedures.

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
05.1998

Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Science

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
12.1995

Skills

  • Client education
  • Treatment Planning
  • Emergency care
  • Preventative medicine
  • Compassionate care
  • Laboratory interpretation
  • Illness assessment and treatment
  • Staff mentoring
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Written communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Certification

  • Texas State License
  • DEA License
  • Category2 Accredited Veterinarian –Texas
  • Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation (VOM) Practitioner and Cold Laser Therapy
  • PADI Master Scuba Diver

Publications

  • Co-author, “Myofascititis in a Ferret”, Journal of Veterinary Medical Association,242(1):43-45,2013
  • Second author, “Evaluation of Three Heat Sources for Their Ability to Maintain Core Body Temperature in the Anesthetized Avian Patient”, Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery,10(3):174-178,1996.

Interests

Scuba diving, yoga, Tai Chi, hiking, paddleboarding, camping

Beekeeping and gardening

Jigsaw Puzzles

Volunteer

Speaking at club meetings, school job fairs and judging science projects

Volunteering for therapy dog team visits to schools and well-being events

Multiple time Susan G Komen 3 Day Walker – DFW Top 20 Fundraiser in 2018

Timeline

Sedating veterinarian

WAVE (We are Veterinary Education)
02.2023 - Current

Hospitalist

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
12.2020 - 12.2023

Veterinarian Telehealth Specialist

Telemedicine Platforms
03.2020 - Current

Sedating veterinarian

Academy of Veterinary Imaging
01.2013 - 11.2021

ER veterinarian

Denton County Animal ER
02.2012 - 06.2014

Relief Veterinarian

for Small Animal Practices
06.2009 - Current

Store Manager

Island Divers, scuba diving store
06.2009 - 08.2016

Owner & Veterinarian

Small Animal Wellness Center
10.2006 - 06.2009

Associate Veterinarian

Small Animal Practice
06.1998 - 09.2005

Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Science

Texas A&M University

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -

Texas A&M University
Marilyn Mitchell DVM