Monique L. Vanden Heuvel
Port Washington,WI
Summary
Dynamic Associate Veterinarian with extensive experience at Mission Pet Health, excelling in surgical procedures and client education. Proven ability to deliver urgent care and preventative medicine while fostering strong relationships with pet owners. Adept at problem-solving and team collaboration, ensuring high-quality care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Associate Veterinarian
Mission Pet Health
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
01.2019 - Current
- Provide both urgent care, preventative medicine, owner education, soft tissue surgeries and was the lead in dental procedures at 6 different hospitals within the company:
- Waukesha Walk in Veterinary clinic
- Downtown Veterinary Clinic
- Center for Animal Health
- St Francis Animal Hospital
- Mayfair Animal Hospital (AAHA Accredited)
- Brookfield Veterinary Wellness and Urgent Care (AAHA Accredited)
- Proficient in practicing Fear Free handling, OSHA, Controlled substances
- Introduced to PRP and Stem Cell Therapy
- Flexible, thorough, and fast-paced professional who can easily adapt to a variety of hospital routines and team members.
Associate Veterinarian
Silver Spring Animal Wellness Center
Glendale, WI
06.2016 - 12.2019
- Provided comprehensive medical care to diverse animal patients, and developed close interpersonal relationships with clients and their beloved friends.
- Encompassed and integrated a more holistic approach to animal medicine, while maintaining a medicine-based approach.
- Performed surgeries and dental procedures on companion animals.
Veterinarian
VIP PetCare
01.2010 - 08.2018
- Provide affordable non-emergency vet care in poverty stricken areas (vaccinations, microchipping, heartworm tests/prevention)
Lead Veterinarian
Care Veterinary Clinic
Visalia, CA
09.2008 - 05.2016
- Small animal clinical and internal medicine
- Perform surgeries daily from routine elective procedures to life saving exploratory and emergency procedures
- Skilled with digital radiographs, ultrasound, anesthesia, dental prophies, clinical pathology
- Work as a cohesive team, both with staff and owners, in a fast paced setting
Veterinarian
United States Army - Veterinary Command
Lemoore, CA
06.2005 - 08.2008
- Chief veterinarian of Lemoore Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF) and the Presidio of Monterey VTF
- Provided comprehensive medical/surgical care for Military Working Dogs (MWD), prepared for their deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom
- Conducted veterinary continuing education for civilian and enlisted personnel to include MWD handlers and Animal Control
- Established disease prevention protocols
- Served as a non-appropriated funds manager/clinic manager for Lemoore Branch and Monterey Section VTF
Officer/Captain
United States Army
03.2002 - 05.2004
- Served as Officer in Charge (OIC) supervising 13 enlisted Soldiers and 3 civilian staff as an 03 ranking supervisor
- Conducted Warrior Task Battlefield (CWTB) readiness training to include combat life support, convoy ops, weapons qualifications, combative certification, physical training testing, and rock marches
- Accredited Food Auditor conducting commercial safety and sanitary inspections of 30 facilities annually plus four military commissaries
- Responsible for internal management controls and prevention of fraud, waste, and abuse of government resources
High-Security Animal Care Technician
USGS United States Geological Survey - National Wildlife Health Center
Madison, WI
12.2001 - 05.2004
- Solely responsible for monitoring and tracking vitals in a high biosecurity setting
- Administered daily care and provided a healthy environment for animals used for research studies
- Shower-in, shower-out to follow disease control protocol setting
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Madison Veterinary Clinic
Madison, WI
05.2000 - 09.2000
- Assisted in major/minor surgeries and routine appointments
- Walked, sanitized quarters, administered daily care, and groomed animals at boarding facility
Student Clinical Pathologist
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Clinical Pathology Lab
Madison, WI
05.1988 - 05.2000
- Prepared/evaluated blood work, urine and fecal samples, bacterial C&S, cross-matches, and immunology tests, to include 24 hour on-call and emergency shifts
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Emphasis in Wildlife, Exotic, Zoo Animal Medicine
University of Wisconsin-Madison - School of Veterinary Medicine
Madison, WI09.2007
Bachelor's of Sciences - Animal Sciences emphasis in International Agriculture and Natural Resources
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI05.2000
Skills
- Surgical procedures
- Dental surgery
- Anesthesia administration
- Veterinary diagnostics
- Digital radiography
- Preventative medicine
- Emergency/ urgent pet care
- Illness assessment and treatment
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Client education and communication
- Team collaboration
Affiliations
• American Veterinary Medical Association
• American Association of Zoological Veterinarians
• Special Species Care Team
• Student Chapter Shelter Animal Support Club
• Centro Hispanic Organization
• Aquatic Animal Medicine Club
• National Honor's Society
• Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS)
• Member of SMART-V (Special Medical Augmentation Rescue Team-Veterinary)
• American Association of Zoological Veterinarians
• Special Species Care Team
• Student Chapter Shelter Animal Support Club
• Centro Hispanic Organization
• Aquatic Animal Medicine Club
• National Honor's Society
• Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS)
• Member of SMART-V (Special Medical Augmentation Rescue Team-Veterinary)
Externships
- Externship, International Crane Foundation, Baraboo, WI
- Externship, Milwaukee County Zoo, Milwaukee, WI
- Externship, Wildlife Safari, Winston, OR
- Externship, Audubon Nature Institute's Center for Research of Endangered Species, New Orleans, LA
- Active Duty Training, Military VTFs, Honolulu, HI
- Externship, Veterinary Emergency Service, Middleton, WI
Activities
- Vice President of Wildlife Exotic Zoo Animal Medicine Club at UW-Madison
- Wet-lab Co-Chair of Wildlife Exotic Zoo Animal Medicine Conference at UW-Madison
- Student Coordinator of Exotic Animal Medicine Assistance and Care at UW-Madison
- Served on Rabies Advisory Board at Naval Air Station Lemoore
- Organized and participated in military pet fairs and educational booths
- Mentored quarterly at local Veterinary Emergency Centers
- Provided equine vaccination clinics for local Spur and Saddle Clubs
Certification
USDA Accreditation
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Associate Veterinarian
Mission Pet Health
01.2019 - Current
Associate Veterinarian
Silver Spring Animal Wellness Center
06.2016 - 12.2019
Veterinarian
VIP PetCare
01.2010 - 08.2018
Lead Veterinarian
Care Veterinary Clinic
09.2008 - 05.2016
Veterinarian
United States Army - Veterinary Command
06.2005 - 08.2008
Officer/Captain
United States Army
03.2002 - 05.2004
High-Security Animal Care Technician
USGS United States Geological Survey - National Wildlife Health Center
12.2001 - 05.2004
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Madison Veterinary Clinic
05.2000 - 09.2000
Student Clinical Pathologist
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Clinical Pathology Lab
05.1988 - 05.2000
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Emphasis in Wildlife, Exotic, Zoo Animal Medicine
University of Wisconsin-Madison - School of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor's of Sciences - Animal Sciences emphasis in International Agriculture and Natural Resources
University of Wisconsin-Madison