1. CARLA
BARKER
Doctor of
Veterinary
Medicine
Carla Barker
PO BOX 8052
JACKSON WYOMING 83002
307-690-7356
carla.barker@outlook.com
https://w w w.linkedin.com/in/carlabarkerdvm
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Summary Veterinary medicine professional with a passion for building positive, lasting teams and
relationships. Specialize in surgery, ultrasound, geriatric, dentistry and emergency
medicine. Bring valuable practice building experience. Extreme work ethic. Broad
animal expertise with immensely diverse client base.
Highlights
Accomplishments
● Critical Thinker
● Highly Effective Communicator
● Mentor, Develop, Motivate
● Detail Oriented
● Formulate Comprehensive Differential Lists
● Compassionate and Caring
● Established small animal clinic in Germany for military personnel and families, which
becamea USArmy Veterinary Command.
● Provided emergency and palliative medical carefor largeand small animal victims
following May 1999 F5 tornado in theOKC, Oklahoma region.
● Military spouseand veterinarian in an era of high operating tempo. Focused on
compassionatecommunication through 5 deploymentsto thousandsof family members
separated from immediate family in a foreign country.
● Received the "Wings of Victory" 12th CAB award for Outstanding Selfless Volunteer
Service to the soldiers and Familiesof the Aviation community, 2011 and 2013.
● Attained fluency in German language to integrate into community of German farmers
and neighbors. Learned local homeopathic medicineremedies.
● Ranked Crossfit Athlete 136th in Southeast Region 2014
● Oneof only 2 female veterinarians in last 20 yearsproviding veterinary services for
Oklahoma National Stockyards, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
● Started uniqueclub called "theGOATSProject." Acronym standing for: GetOutAnd Try
Stuff. Organized local toursand tripsin Bavarian state of Germany open to 1000+
spouses/civilians.
● Our Lady of Loreto Award for sacrifice, support, security, and caring awarded 2013 by
Army Aviation Association of America.

2. Experience
Education
● AssociateVeterinarianat Spring Creek Animal Hospital inJackson,
Wyoming July 2014 to July 2016 Diagnosed and treated numerousconditionsof
small animalsincluding acuteinjuriesand diseases, initial and referral diagnosisand
maintenanceof chronic conditions(endocrine, skin diseases, etc.), and preventative
care. Emergency and on call doctor. Described ashaving a “beautiful mind”by practice
owner Dr. MJForman.
Performed laboratory and surgical procedures: spay/neuters, mass removals, dental
radiography and extractions, FNAs, allergy testing, BG curves, and various
blood/urine/fecal tests,GDV, splenectomy, perineal urethrostomy, nephrectomy,
cystotomy surgeriesperformed.
Frequently worked asthe sole veterinarian on duty. Contributed to a period of record
productivity and financial growth of thehospital.
Worked with and assisted visiting surgeon on orthopedic and advanced softtissue
surgery cases
Ultrasonography- FAST scan and aspiration/FNA of spleen/liver/kidney.
Educated clients aboutdisease processes, expectations, animal safety, zoonoses, and
homecare. Thishelped promotethehealth and well-being of both ownersand pets and
developmentof trustworthy professional relationships.
Maintained a leadership roleand organized thehospital team to best workorderly and
effectively.
Educated team membersin proper animal care, ethical, and veterinary medical
protocols.
● Veterinary Medical Officer Aug 2008 to Feb 2013 Ansbach Veterinary
Treatment Facility - Ansbach, Germany. Civilian Veterinarian in remote German
location serving over 10,000 Soldiers,Civilians,and Familymembers.Issued
international health certificates.Emergencyveterinarian for Military Working Dogs.
Zoonotic and public health expert for Garrison physicians.Mentored,trained,
developed and motivated new veterinarians,technicians and staff.
● Associate Veterinarian Sep2003 to Dec 2004 Cherrydale Veterinary Clinic -
Arlington, VA. Highestgrossing practice per square footin US 2004 near Capitol Hill
in Washington DC.Heavy emphasis on Wellness/Preventative and Geriatric Medicine.
Performed softtissue surgery,communitypractice. Upscale clientèle with unlimited
diagnostic potential.Developed practice managementskills under Dr.RobertBrown.
● Founding Veterinarian Jul 1999 to Feb 2002 Ansbach Veterinary Treatment
Facility - Ansbach, Germany. Established small animal practicewith reclaimed Army
medical equipmentas a new graduate for soldiers and families in Ansbach, Germany.
Opened second satellite clinic in Illesheim, Germany. 72nd Medical Detachmentsoon
after placed a command. Hired ascivilian veterinarian. Led staff, created positive work
environment, maintained flow in turnover.
● Intern and Associate Veterinarian Oct 1997 to Jul1999 Professional Animal Health -
Newcastle, OKFull service veterinary clinic specializing in largeanimal practice.
Principleinvolvement in food animal consultation, medicine, and surgery. Provided
palpation and medical services to Oklahoma National Stockyards, OKC. Emergency
duty.
DVM 1999
University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine - Columbia , Missouri
Small Animal Medicineand Surgery Senior Student, Ophthalmology Senior Student,
Theriogenology Senior Student, University of Missouri MuleTeam Club, MorrisAnimal
Foundation Scholarship, SCAVMA, Raptor Rehabilitation, EquineColic Teams, BovineClub
Rood and RiddleEquineHospital Lexington, KY Foaling Season Intern Phi Zeta Honor Society
Top 25%Class Rank

3. Interests
Biochemistry (accepted to veterinary school prior to completion of B.S.)
University of Missouri - Columbia, Missouri
Associate of Science 1993
Carl Sandburg College - Galesburg, Illinois
Family, travel, Crossfit, adventure, renovateold homes, cook, paint/pastel plein air, play violin
and piano, and design and planthorticultural landscapes.