Sally Dolenc
Minot
Summary
Dynamic Animal Care Sergeant with proven extensive expertise in veterinary medicine and leadership from the United States Army. Achieved operational excellence by managing comprehensive care for military working dogs, Soldiers and enhancing training programs. Skilled in emergency response and effective communication, while driving mission success and fostering multinational and regional partnerships.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animal Care SGT
United States Army
Minot
05.2020 - Current
- Manage comprehensive veterinary care for 13 Military Working Dogs, optimizing health and performance. Oversee operations at Minot Air Force Base Veterinary Treatment Facility as Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge. Implemented K9-TCCC training for Minot Police Department K9 Section and serve as the primary instructor for 5th and 319th Security Forces Squadrons. Direct preventive medicine initiatives for over 4,000 privately owned animals, upholding clinical excellence.
Operations Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO)
United States Army
Baumholder
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Led operations as Non-Commissioned Officer for Medical Detachment with 75 personnel. Planned missions supporting US Army Europe veterinary and public health goals. Disseminated operational orders from officers, facilitating mission execution. Formulated task assignments based on team strengths and assets. Monitored battalion training progress to maintain operational effectiveness. Ensured accountability of communications equipment exceeding $1 million in value.
Animal Care SGT
United States Army
Baumholder
10.2015 - 05.2019
- Directed veterinary surgical team, offering expert clinical guidance to five animal care specialists and one non-commissioned officer. Delivered high-standard referral-level hospitalization services for military animals during deployments. Oversaw management of $2 million in supplies and equipment, ensuring logistical integrity. Engaged in multinational training operations with NATO and allied forces to support Unified Land Operations.
Animal Care Specialist
United States Army
Fort Bragg
06.2012 - 10.2015
- Led management of seven military working dog programs, including Improvised Detection Dog and Tactical Explosive Detection Dog initiatives. Acted as primary animal care specialist, focusing on health maintenance of military working dogs. Facilitated instruction in 18D Special Operations Medic Course and First Year Graduate Veterinary Education Program. Enhanced program outcomes through dedicated training and support for military working dog teams.
Education
Master - Physiology and Pharmacology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL12-2025
Emergency Medical Technician -
ImpactEMS
Radnor, PA06-2025
Bachelor of Science Degree - Natural Science Concentration in Biology, Literature
American Public University, American Military University
Charles Town, WV08.2023
Associate Degree - Liberal Studies
Barton Community College
Great Bend, KS05.2017
Skills
- Veterinary medicine and patient care
- Emergency response and clinical documentation
- Data analysis and compliance
- Effective communication
- Problem resolution
- Equipment operation
- Leadership
- Strategic planning
Personal Email
shurayt0208@gmail.com
Certification
- Master Resilience Trainer Level 1
- Equal Opportunity Leader
- Canine- Tactical Combat Casualty Care (C-TCCC)
- Tier II Human TCCC
- Field Sanitary Team
Awards Recognition
- 3 US Army Commendation Medals
- 1 US Air and Space Commendation Medal
- 9 US Army Achievement Medals
- 3 US Army Good Conduct Medals
- 1 National Defense Service Medal
- 1 Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- 2 Non-Commissioned Officer Development Ribbons
- 1 Overseas Service Ribbon
- 1 Nijmegen 100-mile Ruck March Ribbon
- 1 US Army Driver/Mechanic Badge
- 1 Driver-Wheel Vehicle Badge
- 1 US Air Force Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
- 1 US Army Expert Marksmanship- Carbine Badge
- 3 US Army Superior Unit Awards
- Sanitatsdienstpersonal in Silver (German Military Occupational Specialty Badge for Medical Service Personnel) - 2018
- Bergblumenleistungsmarch (German Mountain Ruck Badge) - 2018
- Schutzenschnur in Gold - 2019
- Awarded the US Army's highest Veterinary Corps award for leadership excellence, COL Cliff Walker Award - 2025
- Honor graduate at the U.S. Army's Medical Center of Excellence Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sam Houston, TX in June 2012
- Distinguished Honor graduate at the 7th Army Non-Commissioned Officer Academy - Basic Leader Course at Grafenwöhr, Germany in April 2018
- Awarded the General George S. Patton, Jr. award for Academic Excellence
- Awarded the Sergeant Major Leon L. Van Autreve History award for Literary Excellence
- Awarded the Sergeant Morales Medal (#960) for Leadership, Mentorship, Guidance & Counseling of subordinates
Goals
Complete master's degree in Physiology and Pharmacology from University of Florida, Take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians test in North Dakota, Be accepted into Medical School, specializing in Emergency Medicine at University of North Dakota, Become a Company Commander, Retire from the Army
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Animal Care SGT
United States Army
05.2020 - Current
Operations Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO)
United States Army
06.2019 - 05.2020
Animal Care SGT
United States Army
10.2015 - 05.2019
Animal Care Specialist
United States Army
06.2012 - 10.2015
Master - Physiology and Pharmacology
University of Florida
Emergency Medical Technician -
ImpactEMS
Bachelor of Science Degree - Natural Science Concentration in Biology, Literature
American Public University, American Military University
Associate Degree - Liberal Studies
Barton Community College
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