Veterinary Dentist

Veterinary Dentist — Great Lakes Veterinary Dental Services

Columbus, OH | June 2023 – Present

• Performed over 350 surgical extractions and advanced endodontic procedures annually, utilizing high-resolution Sopix digital dental radiography to locate pathology.
• Spearheaded a new anesthetic monitoring protocol for high-risk geriatric feline patients, reducing anesthesia-related complications by 18% over a 12-month period.
• Collaborated with 8 primary care veterinary clinics to establish a direct referral pipeline, increasing monthly specialized dentistry caseload by 32%.
• Trained 4 veterinary technicians in advanced dental scaling, polishing, and charting techniques, boosting daily clinic patient throughput by 15% and increasing scheduling capacity.

Associate Veterinarian (Dental Focus) — Buckeye Animal Hospital

Columbus, OH | June 2021 – May 2023

• Diagnosed and treated oral disease in over 600 feline and canine patients, employing specialized periodontal therapy and subgingival scaling techniques.
• Introduced AVImark PMS digital dental charting software to replace paper records, cutting patient check-out and clinical documentation time by 22% and improving data retrieval speeds.
• Executed 120+ surgical root planing and crown therapy procedures using high-speed dental delivery units, maintaining a 96% successful outcome rate and reducing recovery times.
• Optimized client communication and post-operative home-care education materials, which reduced emergency follow-up phone calls by 25% within six months.

Veterinary Oral Surgery, Periodontal Therapy, Endodontics, Maxillofacial Fracture Repair, Dental Radiography, AVImark PMS, Cornerstone Software, Sopix Digital Sensors, High-Speed Dental Units, Feline Resorptive Lesion Treatment, Anesthetic Risk Assessment, Pediatric Dentistry, Client Communication, Pain Management Protocols

Dental Suite Modernization & Radiography Upgrade

Role: Project Lead

Tools: Sopix Dental Sensors, High-Speed Delivery Units, Cornerstone PMS

Led the procurement and installation of state-of-the-art dental equipment, training 6 veterinary technicians and increasing diagnostic efficiency by 40%.

Geriatric Anesthetic Safety Initiative

Role: Clinical Coordinator

Tools: Multi-parameter monitors, specialized capnography, local nerve blocks

Designed and implemented advanced anesthetic protocols for compromised patients, reducing post-operative complications by 18% over a 12-month period.

• Fellow of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry (FAVD) (2024)
• USDA Accredited Veterinarian (Category II) (2020)
• Elite Fear Free Certified Veterinary Professional (2021)
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) License - State of Ohio (2020)

• Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
• Volunteer Work: Provided pro-bono dental care for rescued exotic animals and local shelter dogs at Ohio Wildlife Haven (2022 – present)
• Availability: 3 weeks notice