Natalie Monroe-Heatherly, DVM, CVA
Middlesboro,Kentucky
Summary
Compassionate Veterinarian dedicated to serving clients and animals with excellent general health services and integrative therapies. Skilled in leveraging medical history and symptoms to reach efficient and accurate diagnoses in small animal practice, with training in veterinary acupuncture and holistic medicine reaching to various small and large animal species.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Lincoln Memorial University
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Evaluated and identified species of thousands of ticks that had been collected in Cumberland Gap region over several years and used PCR techniques to amplify positive cases of tickborne diseases such as Babesia, Ehrlichia, and Anaplasma
- Presented 2021 Cumberland Gap Tick Project findings by creating an official poster that was presented at LMU’s Fall 2021 Research Day and adding information from that year in for publication
- Worked in laboratory setting isolating DNA and recording data
- Worked in field to collect ticks that impact our animal populations
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Bell County Animal Clinic
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Achieved new level of experience needed prior to entering veterinary school
- Work as part of a team to be part of client interactions during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and providing curbside service
- Communicated with clients over the phone and in person and worked efficiently alongside the doctors and technicians
- Assisted with appointments, gather patient history, learn more about patient restraint, run lab work, obtain patient vital signs, enter medical notes into the computer system, complete client transactions, care for and medicate boarding and hospitalized patients.
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Fountain City Animal Hospital
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Observed various surgical procedures, patient appointments, staff debriefings, client interactions, and experience a fast-paced veterinary clinical setting
- Assisted the technicians, veterinarians, receptionists, groomers, and other assistants with many procedures such as drawing blood, trimming nails, vaccinating, surgery preparation/cleanup, deceased animal services, appointments, and receiving/charting information from clients
- Cared for the boarding pets and ensured they were fed, walked, medicated, bathed, had updated medical records, and had clean facilities to stay in
KENNEL/MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
Greymont Kennel
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Greymont is a large-scale boarding and training facility just outside of Nashville, Tennessee with room for over 200 dogs and cats
- Worked part-time, full-time, and seasonally, gaining experience with caring for dogs and cats as a kennel technician, which included cleaning the facility, feeding, bathing, walking, assisting with day school program, interacting with clients, etc
- Promoted to a medical technician position and additionally trained to log medications and give them to pets as well as delegate tasks to myself and coworkers as a shift leader
Education
DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE -
Lincoln Memorial University- Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine
Harrogate, Tennessee05.2025
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN VETERINARY HEALTH SCIENCE -
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, Tennessee05.2021
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN VETERINARY HEALTH SCIENCE -
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, Tennessee05.2020
Skills
- Excellent in communications with team and with clients
- Thorough patient examination with holistic approach
- Integrating traditional and western medicine practices
- Trained in mixed animal veterinary acupuncture from Chi University
- Providing clients with individualized advice for each patient's specific needs
- Leading a team with positivity and respect
Leadership Positions
- President: LMU-CVM Integrative Medicine Club, 08/2022-05/2024
- Secretary: LMU-CVM Shelter Medicine Club, 08/2022-05/2024
Awards
Lincoln Memorial University Veterinary Student Appalachian Scholarship
Lincoln Memorial University Trustee Full Tuition Undergraduate Scholarship
References
Bonnie Price, DVM, MPH
bonnie.price@lmunet.edu
(555)-555-5555
Taylor Howard, DVM
taylor.howard02@lmunet.edu
(777)-777-7777
Kathryn Nichols, DVM
kathryn.nichols@lmunet.edu
(888)-888-8888
Certification
Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist
-Chi University 2025
Timeline
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Lincoln Memorial University
05.2021 - 08.2021
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Bell County Animal Clinic
07.2020 - 07.2021
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Fountain City Animal Hospital
04.2019 - 07.2019
KENNEL/MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
Greymont Kennel
06.2015 - 08.2015
DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE -
Lincoln Memorial University- Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN VETERINARY HEALTH SCIENCE -
Lincoln Memorial University
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN VETERINARY HEALTH SCIENCE -
Lincoln Memorial University
Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist
-Chi University 2025
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