Hi there.  My name is Courtney Whiting and I have recently moved to the area.  My husband and I live out at the beach with our 14 month old son.  I am looking for a part-time position at a small animal practice.  I am excited to start working here in Jacksonville!

Courtney A. Whiting

12761 Hunt Club Rd N

Jacksonville, FL 32224

(850) 499 - 8107

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a part-time position with a small animal practice that focuses on quality animal care and medicine, teamwork, client communication, and continuing education.

WORK EXPERIENCE

CJEJ RELIEF SERVICES, LLC

Licensed Veterinarian (Panama City, FL, June 2009 – July 2010)

• ·         Offer  relief veterinary services to area veterinary clinics to include
•     Panama City Animal Hospital, Dr. Robyn Focke
•     Gulf Coast Animal Hospital, Dr. Robert Scott
•     Agape Animal Center, Dr. Albert Byas
•    Lynn Haven Pet Health Center, Dr. Gerald Butts
• Thorough history and physical examinations
• Diagnoses – routine testing and send off referrals
• Vaccinations
• Treatment plans - hospitalized animals and out patients
• Patient care - hospitalized animals, surgical patients, appointments, walk-ins, rechecks
• Surgery – routine ovariohysterectomies, castrations, mass removals, wound management, dental cleanings, teeth extractions
• Radiology
• Prescriptions
• Client communication – diagnoses explanation, treatment options, prognoses, referrals, follow up on patients

AGAPE ANIMAL CENTER

Licensed Veterinarian (Panama City, FL, February 2008 – June 2009)

• Associate Veterinarian -  see above for services rendered

BANFIELD, THE PET HOSPITAL                                                                                            

Licensed Veterinarian (Chesapeake, VA, July 2007- October 2007)

• ·Associate Veterinarian – see above for services rendered

MICANOPYANIMAL HOSPITAL                                                          

Veterinary Technician (Micanopy, FL, May 2000 - 2003)

• ·Laboratory testing – diagnostic testing of blood samples and fecal samples, urine analysis, bacterial analysis
• · Radiography 
• · Animal care – including basic animal care, administration of medication, routine treatments, injections and vaccinations, monitoring fluid therapy
• · Surgical – pre and post surgical care and treatments
• · Reception – duties included patient history, check in/out, computer input, follow up on patients
• ·  Pharmacy – filled prescriptions

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

Research assistant to graduate student(Gainesville, FL, May 2000 - 2002)

• ·         Participated in endocrinology study of Xenopus laevis
• ·         Pre and post operative maintenance of experimental subjects
• ·         Assisted in administering anesthesia to subjects
• ·         Aided primary researcher in surgically removing ovarian follicles for further study
• ·         Extensive research in hormonal functions ofXenopus laevis
•           Studied effects of low doses of nitrate on the reproductive organs of the test subjects

ALACHUA COUNTY RETIREMENT HOME FOR HORSES                                                                                                                             

Volunteer(Gainesville, FL, Nov 1999)                                                                                                                                                                          

• ·         Groomed and fed elderly horses who were no longer useful to their owners
• ·         Helped ranch owners replenish horse feed and monitored feed intake of horses
• ·         Ensured each horse was comfortable and clean

AA PET EMERGENCY ANIMAL HOSPITAL                                                                                                                                                        

Volunteer (Gainesville, FL, 1999-2001)                                                                                                                                                                        

• ·         Assisted veterinarians with treating animals
• ·         Owner interaction and animal care

FLORIDA WILDLIFE CARE, INC.

Volunteer(Gainesville, FL, October 1999)                                                                                                                                                                    

• Nursed sick or injured animals
• Cared for and fed rescued animals including birds, squirrels, and raccoons

EDUCATION

 St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine, St. George’s, Grenada (June 2007)

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

University of Florida, Gainesville, fL (May 2003)

Bachelors of Science in Animal Biology

ACTIVITIES

Member of the AVMA

Member of HSUS Veterinarians

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Alpha Zeta

• National Honor Fraternity for students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
• Fraternity Officer

Chi Omega Sorority

• Assistant Director for Public Relations
• Assistant Director for Scholarship
• Junior Pan-Hellenic Council Delegate
• Participated in Dance Marathon benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network
• Member of the sorority’s intramural soccer team

St. George's University, St. George's, Grenada Large Animal Society
 

SAAVMA

• Social and fundraising coordinator

Exotic and Wildlife Club

• Zoo animal medicine representative

Step aerobics instructor

REMARKS

Enjoy physical fitness, outdoor activities and interacting with a variety of people in both a social and work environment.

Dr. Courtney Whiting