Frank Kenny Jr.
Burbank
Summary
Dynamic veterinarian with extensive experience at Lepar Animal Hospital, excelling in diagnostic testing interpretation and treatment plan development, ensuring high standards of patient care. Proven ability to educate clients effectively while demonstrating compassionate communication. Adept at managing patient records and leading teams, ensuring optimal care for animals and fostering positive client relationships. Also, a compassionate veterinarian with a background in small animal practice. Demonstrated ability to lead teams in fast-paced environments, improving clinic efficiency and patient outcomes. Contributed to community health through vaccination administration, public education on pet wellness, and other contributions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinarian
Lepar Animal Hospital
Evergreen Park
01.2007 - 03.2025
- Maintained detailed patient records with accurate information regarding diagnosis, treatments administered and prognosis.
- Monitored vital signs during surgeries and other procedures.
- Utilized diagnostic imaging techniques, such as radiographs or ultrasounds, to diagnose conditions in animals, specifically, dogs and cats.
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests on animals (dogs and cats) to determine the nature of their health issues.
- Developed treatment plans for animals based on diagnosis and monitored the progress of those treatments.
- Diagnosed diseases through laboratory testing procedures such as blood work or urinalysis.
- Provided emergency services after normal business hours when needed.
- Advised pet owners regarding euthanasia decisions when necessary.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay up-to-date with advances in veterinary medicine.
- Counseled pet owners about proper nutrition, preventative care, behavior problems and general care of their pets.
- Organized clinic activities by delegating tasks to veterinary technicians or assistants.
- Examined specimens under a microscope to detect parasites or bacteria that may be causing illness in an animal.
- Communicated effectively with staff members to ensure that all patients received the best possible care.
- Provided medical treatments for sick or injured animals, such as administering medications, and performing certain surgeries.
- Identified potential zoonotic diseases which can spread from animals to humans.
- Educated clients on responsible pet ownership topics such as spaying and neutering, vaccination schedules and flea prevention methods.
- Prescribed medications to treat animal illnesses or injuries, including antibiotics, anti-inflammatories and pain relief drugs.
- I treated dogs and cats for diseases and injuries, and provided preventive health care treatments, such as vaccinations, parasite prophylaxis, and nutrition options.
- Explained disease and condition diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment options to pet and animal owners to provide information for decision-making concerning care.
- Liaised with pet owners, asking appropriate questions and listening carefully to understand symptoms and explain treatment options.
- Advised on and administered preventive care to reduce the risk of common diseases.
- Provided assistance and support to owners during end-stage pet illnesses, delivering comfort, compassion and kind words.
- Performed euthanasia in a compassionate and ethical manner when necessary.
- Offered nutritional counseling and weight management plans for pets.
- Responded to client inquiries and provided consultations via phone or in-person.
- I have USDA accreditation, so I examined dogs and cats for health certification and filled out official health certificates for pet travel, nationally and internationally.
- I developed and enacted sedation protocols when needed for fractious, anxious, and aggressive pets, and for any pets who needed sedation for examinations, diagnostic testing, treatment plans, and other procedures.
Animal Shelter Volunteer
Animal Welfare League
Chicago Ridge
06.2006 - 01.2007
- I volunteered at the Animal Welfare League animal shelter for approximately 100 hours to gain experience to help get an official job, and also to go towards experience to get into veterinary professional graduate school in the future.
- Provided care for animals by feeding, cleaning cages, walking dogs, and providing companionship.
- Conducted tours of the facility to demonstrate how the organization cares for its animals.
- Participated in adoption events by helping potential adopters select an animal and answering questions about pet care.
- Trained new staff members on proper handling techniques for different types of animals.
- Helped visitors to select and adopt appropriate animals based upon needs and requirements.
- Performed daily feeding and watering and cleaned animal enclosures for rescued animals.
- Maintained animal shelter by cleaning and disinfecting kennels, cages and equipment, washing dishes and laundry, taking out garbage and performing custodial duties.
- Cleaned the kennel and office areas by mopping and sweeping.
- Walked animals in assigned area to complete daily enrichment.
- Fed and watered animals and spot-cleaned kennels to meet animal needs and maintain sanitary facilities.
- Facilitated positive interactions between potential adopters and animals.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medical Field
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL05-2011
Skills
- Patient medical charts and records management
- Diagnostic imaging interpretation
- Laboratory testing and interpretation
- Euthanasia procedures
- Effective client and owner education, and communication
- Preventive care
- Team leadership
- Behavior counseling
- Compassionate communication
- Time management
- Zoonotic disease identification
- Treatment plan development
- Illness assessment and treatment
- Vaccinations
- Chronic and acute conditions
- Internal medicine
- Staff mentoring
- Pathology analysis
- Parasite control
- Decision-making
- Analytical thinking
Accomplishments
- Graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors from Saint Xavier University
- Graduated as salutatorian (second in my graduating class) from U of I College of Veterinary Medicine
Certification
- Have a current License to practice Veterinary Medicine (Veterinary License)
- Have a current License to handle and prescribe controlled substances in Illinois
- Have a current License to handle and prescribe controlled substances in United States (DEA License)
- Have a current National Accreditation Number/License with USDA for pet travel accreditation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Veterinarian
Lepar Animal Hospital
01.2007 - 03.2025
Animal Shelter Volunteer
Animal Welfare League
06.2006 - 01.2007
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medical Field
Saint Xavier University
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