Dana Griffith, DVM

Experience

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  Mayfair Animal Hospital

  Jun 2002 - Jun 2003

  Associate Veterinarian

  Examined, performed diagnostic procedures, and treated patients on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Performed surgical and dental procedures. Interpreted radiographs and diagnostic samples. Corresponded regularly with clients.

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  Cole Park Veterinary Hospital

  Jun 2003 - Jun 2006

  Associate Veterinarian

  Performed general, ocular, oral, and limited orthopedic surgery as well as dentistry. Conducted physical examinations and various diagnostic and treatment procedures on an inpatient and outpatient basis.Administered emergency medical treatment and critical care. Produced and interpreted plain and contrast-enhanced radiographs and clinical pathology samples. Educated and corresponded with clients and trained employees. Initiated and contributed to managerial decisions and policy implementation. Show less

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  Carpenter Animal Hospital

  Jul 2006 - May 2013

  Practice Owner, Veterinarian

  Practice OwnerEstablished a start-up practice and sold it for profit. Managed/supervised a full-service veterinary hospital, kennel, canine daycare facility, and boutique.Actively contributed to customized practice design to maximize effectiveness in delivery of services.Managed and trained staff and resolved inter-staff conflicts.Hired/fired veterinarians and staff, averted all unemployment claims.Communicated regularly with clients and resolved conflicts when necessary.Oversaw inventory management and maintained vendor relationships.Performed payroll and other HR duties.Created SOP's and client education resources. Veterinarian Performed comprehensive physical exams and educated clients.Formulated and implemented diagnostic and treatment plans for both inpatients and outpatients.Administered emergency and critical care.Created anesthetic and sedative protocols and oversaw their delivery.Performed routine, advanced, and emergency general, ocular, oral, and limited orthopedic surgeries.Conducted progressive dental procedures, utilizing digital dental radiography.Obtained and interpreted laboratory samples run in-house as well as by reference laboratories.Produced and interpreted plain and contrast-enhanced radiographs. Show less

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  Charter Veterinary Relief Service

  Sept 2015 - now

  Relief Veterinarian

  I serve as a relief veterinarian for practices that require veterinary coverage for a few days to a few months and anything in between.I have 2 clients as a relief veterinarian: the practice owner(s) and the pet owners.I am a veterinarian with 15 years of experience including 7 years of practice ownership experience.I am skilled at internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, and radiology and enjoy bringing these talents to work for the the practice I am serving.I keep complete, succinct, and legible medical records to promote continuity of care for the practice's patients.I possess excellent client and team interpersonal skills and work well with teams of any size and experience level.I provide the excellent customer service your clients expect with compassion and adapted to the practice's style and culture as much as possible. Show less