Melanie Culver, VMD, CHPV
Veterinarian
Salisbury,MD
Summary
Twenty-seven year veteran of veterinary medicine dedicated to preserving the human-animal bond, promoting quality of life care to all patients while practicing Fear Free techniques and treating caregivers with respect and empathy. Broad general skills with an emphasis on pain management, hospice, palliative, and end of life care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Veterinarian
NVA Johnson-McKee Animal Hospital
07.2000 - Current
Practiced Primary Care veterinary medicine in small animals using Fear Free techniques and focusing on the Human-Animal Bond with an emphasis on pain management, hospice, palliative, and end of life care.
Associate Veterinarian
Middletown Animal Hospital
05.1999 - 06.2000
Primary Care including soft tissue and minor orthopedic surgery, internal medicine, and preventative health care.
Associate Veterinarian
Eastern Shore Veterinary Hospital
01.1996 - 04.1999
Worked with another young veterinarian learning as I practiced preventative health care, surgery, internal medicine, and emergent care.
Associate Veterinarian
Pet Medical Center
06.1995 - 12.1995
As a new graduate, reluctantly worked alone for five months to mange hospital and practice general medicine while owner was in rehabilitative care.
Education
VMD - Veterinary Medicine
U of PA School of Veterinary Medicine
Philadelphia, PA05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Biology With A Minor in Latin
Gettysbury College
Gettysbury, PA05.1991
Skills
- Dental Procedures and Surgeries
- Chronic Disease Management
- Compassionate Care
- Fear Free techniques
- Pain Management
- Soft tissue Surgery
Affiliations
International Veterinary Association of Pain Management, American Association of Feline Practitioners, Fear Free, Habri, International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care
Certification
VHPC (Veterinary Hospice and Palliative Care), Fear Free Elite, Human-Animal Bond Certified, CAETA Certified, Feline Friendly Certified
Timeline
Managing Veterinarian
NVA Johnson-McKee Animal Hospital
07.2000 - Current
Associate Veterinarian
Middletown Animal Hospital
05.1999 - 06.2000
Associate Veterinarian
Eastern Shore Veterinary Hospital
01.1996 - 04.1999
Associate Veterinarian
Pet Medical Center
06.1995 - 12.1995
VMD - Veterinary Medicine
U of PA School of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biology With A Minor in Latin
Gettysbury College
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