CAROLINE J. SMITH, DVM

Email: ac1l86@r.postjobfree.com Mobile: 615-***-****

EDUCATION

The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Knoxville, Tennessee

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, May 2010

The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia

Bachelor of Science, Nursing, May 2003

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, May 2001

VETERINARY WORK EXPERIENCE

Caroline J. Smith, DVM, Acupuncture Ambulatory Services, Nashville Tennessee

Equine and Small Animal Acupuncture Services, January 2013 – present

USDA, APHIS, Columbia, Tennessee

Veterinary Medical Officer, August 2015 –March 2016

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee

Post-Doctorate Research Fellow, Veterinarian, January 2015 - August 2015

Little House Animal Hospital, Franklin, Tennessee

Veterinarian, General Practice Small Animal, Ambulatory House Calls and Veterinary Acupuncture Services, July 2013 – July 2014

Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, Lexington, Kentucky

Associate Veterinarian, Field Care Division, July 2011 – July 2012

Veterinarian, Field Care Internship, July 2010 – July 2011

-Ambulatory Veterinary Services for a Thoroughbred breeding farm, 2012

Veterinary management of all aspects of the equine nursery, yearlings, herd health, emergency care, referral coordination and delivery of on-farm medicine

-Sport Horse Veterinary Services for Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, 2010

Accredited Veterinarian for USDA sanctioned quarantine in Cincinnati, OH, and Games Veterinarian for disciplines of Paradressage and Driving, Lexington, KY

-Quarantine Veterinary Work supported by the services of Hagyard, 2010-2012

Provided skilled field preparation for export of mares, foals, yearlings and stallions and import and export in-flight veterinary services for international travel

-Veterinary Field Manager of a zoonotic disease outbreak on a farm, 2011

Implemented infectious disease protocols, biosecurity measures, herd surveillance and advanced medical care of debilitated animals

-Developed a Strategic Anthelmintic Protocol, Thoroughbred Farm, 2012

Coordinated interdisciplinary collaboration, analyzed data, interpreted results and adjusted treatment protocols for Equids in study

-Community Equine Rescue Services and Equine Emergency Response, 2011-2012

Demonstrated critical leadership during equine rescue operations, providing veterinary care and serving as a competent spokesperson to the media

-Thoroughbred Breeding Shed Veterinarian for Stallion Facility, 2011 and 2012

Microscopic and macroscopic dismount sample analysis, validity of live cover, reproductive management for mare or stallion and emergency veterinary care

Dubai Equine Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 2010

American Veterinary Extern, 4th year veterinary student

Selected to train at the surgical and medical hospital as the American extern

Professional development: treatment of horses in a quarantine facility, thoroughbred racing veterinary support team, post-endurance race monitoring, first-assistant to the veterinary surgeon with overnight surgical procedures

Cheney and Northrop Equine, Saratoga Springs, New York

Track and Sales Veterinary Assistant to Dr. Mark Cheney, July - August 2007, 2008

Assistant to thoroughbred sales and racetrack veterinarian at Fasig Tipton Select Yearling Sales and Saratoga Race Meet

Worked closely with this mentor on Musculoskeletal, Lameness, Performance, Conformation, Upper Airway Exams and Radiographic Analysis

Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, Lexington, Kentucky

Reproduction Veterinary Assistant to Dr. David Fishback, Breeding Season 2006

Exposed to advanced reproductive techniques and routine neonatal care

Acquired competence in ultrasonographic interpretation of ovarian cycle and early pregnancy detection

The Wildlife Conservation Society, New York City, New York

Wildlife Conservation Society Internship, Central Park Zoo Intern, Spring 2004

Ambassador to the public about safe human-animal interactions in the Children’s Zoo

Educated visitors about the protection and preservation of species

Provided enrichment and dietary care for multiple species in the animal exhibits

Riverside Veterinary Group, Complementary & Alternative Center, NYC, NY

Small Animal Veterinary Assistant, 2003-2004

First exposure to veterinary acupuncture techniques, application and benefits

Recognized importance of veterinary credentialing in the practice of acupuncture

Compelled to integrate Eastern and Western medicine in future veterinary care

VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, Veterinary Site Inspector, 2013

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Ability to create a positive work environment by attitude, work ethic and character

Strong organizational skills in managing high volume caseload and flexibility to adapt

Successful communication skills when interacting with clients, colleagues, insurance companies, referral teams, and federal or state agencies

Excellent delivery of evidenced-based medicine and outcomes-based practice

Patience and sensitivity to explain complicated diagnoses and care to lay individuals

Effective leadership style in professional and interpersonal work, emphasizing consensus building and teamwork among colleagues

Interested in veterinary student mentorship as evidenced by:

-Field-based veterinary extern teaching at Hagyard Equine Medical, 2010-2012

-Veterinary Student Experience Program at UTCVM, 2004, 2005

-AAEP Equine Safety & Horse Handling Wet Lab for Vet Students, 2012-2013

Microsoft, Excel, Digital Patient Records Management, Electronic client and colleague communication

LEADERSHIP ROLES AT UTCVM

Student Chapter, American Association of Equine Practitioners, President, 2008-2009

Organized wet labs and guest lectures by equine industry leaders

Targeted key issues and prepared members to become veterinary leaders

Initiated a Keeneland Backstretch clothing drive for thoroughbred racetrack families

Student Chapter, American Veterinary Medical Association,

Community Service Officer, student chapter AVMA Executive Board, 2008 - 2009

Chaired the Josh Project Fundraiser, raising awareness of the human-animal bond

Initiated and organized Animal Shelter Drives for area small animal shelters

“Spanish for Veterinarians Course” at UTCVM, Course Initiator, 2008

Initiated and implemented the elective, selecting the text and the professor

Generated student participation to ensure a successful health care delivery system for veterinary patients

UTCVM Annual Open House, Chairman’s Committee, 2008, 2009

Promoted the work that veterinarians do for our community to the visitors

Strategically planned exhibits locations, pedestrian/vehicle traffic for public tours

UTCVM Large Animal Emergency Team, 2006, 2007, 2008

Volunteered for the large animal emergency team in the teaching hospital

Experiential learning of post-parturition neonatal care and dystocia management

UTCVM Veterinary Summer Experience Program, Chaperone, 2004, 2005

Mentored high school students pursuing a career in Veterinary Medicine

Provided strategies for success for the rigorous pre-requisite program

VETERINARY EXTERNSHIPS

Dubai Equine Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2010

Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, Field Care Division, Lexington, Kentucky, 2009

Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, Podiatry Center, Lexington, Kentucky, 2009

Kentucky Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center, Lexington, Kentucky, 2009

Pioneer Equine Center, Oakdale, California, 2006

Greenwood Ellis and Partners, New Market, England, 2006

VETERINARY AWARDS AND HONORS

Alma and Hall Ragan Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine, 2008 & 2010

Equine Award, Middle Tennessee Academy of Equine Practitioners & UTCVM, 2010

“The outstanding student who demonstrated clinical proficiency in Equine Medicine and Surgery and an interest in Equine Practice”

American Veterinary Medical Association Auxiliary Award, 2010

Veterinary Bookstore of Tennessee Scholarship, 2009

Mark Ingram – Sally McWilliams Service Award, AHVMA, 2009

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND COMMITTEES

American Veterinary Medical Association

Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association

American Association of Equine Practitioners

Alumni Council, University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Class 2010 Representative

University of Virginia Alumni Club of Middle Tennessee, Member

University of Virginia Alumni Club of Lexington, Past-President

LECTURES GIVEN

Horse Handling & Equine Safety Wet lab, American Association of Equine Practitioners

North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, October, 2013

University of Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine, April 2013

University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, September 2012

University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, March 2014

Careers in Veterinary Medicine, Harpeth Hall School, Nashville, Tennessee, 2012

“The day in the life of an Equine Veterinarian,” joint lecture with UTCVM Alumni Council members at UTCVM Welcome Day on a Panel for incoming 1st years, Knoxville, Tennessee, August 2012 and August 2015

Importance of the Upper Airway Exam in Thoroughbred Sales, Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, lecture for Kentucky Equine Management Program students, Lexington, Kentucky, August 2011

CURRENT LISCENSES

Kentucky (Active)

Tennessee (Active)

USDA Category II (Active)

CERTIFICATIONS

Veterinary Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Chi Institute of Chinese Medicine, Reddick, Florida

Veterinary Acupuncture Course 2012, Certification 2013

Equine Course, 2012 & Small Animal Module 2 & 4, 2013

CONTINUING EDUCATION

AAEP Annual Convention, Las Vegas, Nevada, Student, 2010

AVMA Annual Convention, San Diego, California, 2012

NAEP Equine Ophthalmology Wet Lab, Stamford, Connecticut, 2013

ACVO Convention, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2013

ACVO General Practitioners Course, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2013

AAEP Annual Convention, Nashville, TN, 2013

MCVC Annual Convention, Nashville, TN, 2015

AAEP Annual Convention, Orlando, Florida, 2016

Contact this candidate