Yvette Virgin, DVM
Edgewood,WA
Summary
Compassionate Veterinarian with proven ability to build trust with team members and pet owners. Expertise in diagnosing and treating a variety of conditions, along with performing surgeries. Strong skills in preventive care and effective communication regarding treatment options. Achievements include enhanced patient health outcomes and increased satisfaction among pet owners.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinarian, Medical Director, Joint-Venture
Sacajawea Veterinary Hospital
Federal Way, Washington
06.2010 - 10.2025
- Collaborated with associate veterinarians and technicians to enhance patient care.
- Educated pet owners on spaying, neutering, and vaccination schedules tailored to lifestyles.
- Promoted importance of preventative oral health care and performed oral surgical extractions when necessary.
- Performed a variety of surgical procedures including ovariohysterectomy, orchidectomy (scrotal & cryptorchid), mass removal, punch biopsy, pinnectomy, aural hematoma repair, enucleation, entropion repair, third eyelid gland prolapse repair, eyelid wedge resection, exploratory laparotomy, gastrotomy, enterotomy, resection & anastomosis, cystotomy, perineal urethrostomy, digit amputation, limb amputation, tail amputation, lateral imbrication, femoral head ostectomy.
- Grew practice from three to six doctors while mentoring new graduates.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - College of Veterinary Medicine
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05-2010
Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience -
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05-2005
Associate in Arts And Sciences - Jazz Music and General Sciences
Bellevue Community College
Bellevue, WA03-2002
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Leadership skills
- Business growth
- Preventive wellness care
- Compassionate care
- Positive patient interactions
- Client education
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Clinical diagnosis
- Compassionate communication
- Wound management
- Surgical procedures
- Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment Pain management
- Collaboration with local specialists
- Professional networking
Certification
- Washington State DOH Veterinary License
- DEA License
- USDA National Accreditation Program, Category 1
Accomplishments
- Eyes, Ears, and Beyond. International Veterinary Seminars, 2025
- Anesthesia & Pain Management. International Veterinary Seminars, 2024
- Women Empowering Women. National Veterinary Associates, 2021
- Clinical Dentistry for the Veterinarian: Level 2. Midmark Academy, 2021
- Health of Healers. National Veterinary Associates, 2017
- The CLIMB Program. National Veterinary Associates, 2016
- Clinical Dentistry for the Veterinarian: Level 1. Midmark Academy, 2015
- The Ultimate Client Experience. Midmark Academy, 2015
Affiliations
- Spending quality time at home with my husband, two children, dog and two cats.
- Attending concerts and sports events.
- Traveling with my son who inspires to be a pilot.
- Building Legos with my daughter.
- Camping, hiking and experiencing the calmness of nature.
- Hosting and entertaining family and friends to maintain lasting, meaningful relationships.
Giving Back to Future Generations of Veterinarians
- Facilitator for Diagnostic Challenge College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University in 2021, 2022, 2024. The Diagnostic Challenge is a program for the second-year veterinary students to get the opportunity to develop communication and listening skills early in their curriculum. As a Facilitator, I led teams of second year students through a week-long simulated case with volunteer clients.
- Created an annual, personally funded scholarship to be awarded to a Washington State University Veterinary Student.
Timeline
Veterinarian, Medical Director, Joint-Venture
Sacajawea Veterinary Hospital
06.2010 - 10.2025
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - College of Veterinary Medicine
Washington State University
Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience -
Washington State University
Associate in Arts And Sciences - Jazz Music and General Sciences
Bellevue Community College