SUZANNE BRANNAN
Micanopy,USA
Summary
Compassionate veterinarian with a heart for learning and teaching. Dedicated to helping each student master the location of the acupoints and gain understanding of TCVM concepts and practice with confidence. Use a variety of teaching styles to meet the needs of every student.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Faculty Member
Chi University
Reddick, FL
03.2016 - Current
- TA for Spring and Fall Small Animal CVA Lab Sessions 2006 to present.
- TA for Small Animal Advanced Techniques
- TA for Veterinary Technician Program -May 2018
- TA for Certified Veterinary Tui-na Programs 2021 to present
- TA for MS0401 Veterinary Ophthalmology.
- Developed instructional material for DIV5560.
- TA for DIV5560 Fall 2022 to present.
Practice Owner
Gainesville Veterinary Acupuncture Services
Tri-County Area, FL
04.2013 - Current
- Practice integrative medicine comprised of 90% TCVM in Alachua, Marion, and Levy counties.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive veterinary acupuncture protocols to enhance patient care.
- Developed food therapy protocols for individual patients to enhance patient care.
- Developed Tui-na protocols for individual patients to enhance patient care.
- Established strong client relationships through effective communication and personalized treatment plans.
Associate Veterinarian
Butler Plaza Animal Hospital
Gainesville, FL
01.1992 - 03.2013
- Educated client in responsible pet ownership and wellness care.
- Educated the clients about diseases that can be spread from animals to humans.
- Performed euthanasia for injured or sick animals following consultation with owners or per veterinary standards.
- Provided medical care including diagnostics, surgery, and prescribing medications to patients.
- From 2004-March 2013 - Provided integrative medical treatment including acupuncture, food therapy, tui-na, and prescribed herbal medicine.
Managing Veterinarian
Butler Plaza Animal Hospital
Gainesville, FL
01.1995 - 12.1999
- Paid bills, supervised drug and inventory orders, performed all payroll duties.
- Performed interviews to hire new employees and supervised their training.
- In charge of employee termination.
- Conducted employee performance reviews and made recommendations for promotions and raises.
- Conducted or supervised controlled drug inventory monitoring.
Associate Veterinarian
Shores Animal Hospital
Gainesville, FL
06.1991 - 01.1995
- Provided medical care including diagnostics, surgery, and prescribing medications to patients.
- Educated clients about wellness, preventive care and disease management.
- Performed euthanization for injured or sick animals following consultation with owners or per veterinary standards.
Education
Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA) - Veterinary Acupuncturist
Chi Institute
Reddick, FL, USA01.2004
Master of Science - Advanced Studies
Chi Institute
Reddick, FL, USADVM - Veterinary Medicine
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL, USA01.1991
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL, USA01.1985
Skills
- Fair and non-judgmental
- Patient and reliable
- Possess the ability to work with those I may have a conflict with in a non-confrontational manner
- Adaptable and flexible
Accomplishments
- Chosen to be a TA at Chi Institute in 2006 and have continued teaching both Spring and Fall Acupuncture classes every year to the present.
- Promoted to TA Leader of Spring Class in 2013. Required to lead the TA Review sessions and supervise over the teaching of other TAs.
- Marketing Director of the AJTCVM - solicit ads for the American Journal of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. Increased the number paid advertisements in each issue. Collect and deposit ad income. Liaison between advertisers and journal layout editor.
- Secretary/Treasurer of the AATCVM - Keep and organize tax records for CPS, pay bills and contributors to the AJTCVM, correspondence, collect and deposit membership dues.
Affiliations
- AVMA - American Veterinary Medical Association
- FVMA - Florida Veterinary Medical Association
- Alachua County Veterinary Medical Association
- AATCVM - American Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine
- WATCVM - World Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine
- AAVA - American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncturists
- CIVT - College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies
Timeline
Faculty Member
Chi University
03.2016 - Current
Practice Owner
Gainesville Veterinary Acupuncture Services
04.2013 - Current
Managing Veterinarian
Butler Plaza Animal Hospital
01.1995 - 12.1999
Associate Veterinarian
Butler Plaza Animal Hospital
01.1992 - 03.2013
Associate Veterinarian
Shores Animal Hospital
06.1991 - 01.1995
DVM - Veterinary Medicine
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Florida
Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA) - Veterinary Acupuncturist
Chi Institute
Master of Science - Advanced Studies
Chi Institute