Krystle King
Fort Wayne
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate veterinarian with 14+ years of experience, delivering prompt and detailed care for companion animals with varying needs and urgency. Creative problem solver, providing expert patient triage and treatment. Empathetic and professional, relatable to pet owners, while using a Spectrum of Care approach.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Veterinarian
Serenity Mobile Veterinary Care
11.2024 - Current
- Provide compassionate end of life care with emphasis on client communication and ethical decision making
- Manage all aspects of medical record keeping, including controlled drug logging
- Demonstrate clinical proficiency in humane euthanasia protocols, routinely using sedation and/or anesthesia
- Operate a solo practice including scheduling, financial management, marketing, and relationship-building with veterinary clinics and community partners
- Small Animal
Associate Veterinarian
Dupont Veterinary Clinic
08.2022 - Current
- Diagnose and treat companion animal health issues using advanced veterinary techniques.
- Develop treatment plans in collaboration with pet owners to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Perform routine and emergent surgeries and dental procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Manage case documentation using Avimark software to maintain accurate medical records and compliance standards.
- Advise clients on end-of-life care options, providing compassionate support during emotionally challenging times.
- Small Animal
Head Veterinarian/Practice Manager
King Veterinary Clinic
04.2016 - 07.2022
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff members
- Mentored associate veterinarian and veterinary technicians
- Services provided included but were not limited to, elective and advanced small animal surgery, internal medicine consults, preventative medicine, digital radiography, ultrasonography, emergency services
- Created a rehab and rehoming program for both retired breeding dogs as well as puppies with minor defects/special needs that would otherwise be deemed “unadoptable.”
- Primary consulting and management veterinarian for ARK Animal Sanctuary, the local animal shelter
- Small Animal
Associate Veterinarian
Pet Vet
11.2014 - 04.2016
- Gained invaluable small animal experience in elective surgery, medicine and preventative care.
- Participated in annual community rabies clinics
- Volunteered at local animal control, performing elective soft tissue surgeries
- Assisted with advanced soft tissue/orthopedic surgery cases
- Educated clients on disease processes and prevention
- Small Animal
Associate Veterinarian
Franklin Equine Services, LLC
08.2012 - 11.2014
- Provided ambulatory and in house veterinary services to equine patients in the Middle TN area
- Performed both elective and emergency surgeries including castrations, enucleations, laceration repairs, dental extractions/cleanings, mass removals, and Caslick’s procedures.
- Implemented the use of digital radiographs, ultrasonography, endoscopy, and in-house bloodwork machines for a timely and accurate diagnosis
- Designed preventative care plans for clients and their animals while emphasizing the importance of having such plans in place
- Accommodated clients’ urgent needs by offering 24 hour emergency service.
- Managed social media websites to encourage client education and communication
- Equine
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Companion Animal Track (Small Animal, Equine)
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2012
Skills
- Small business operations
- Client and community education
- Proficient surgeon
- Competent in small animal internal medicine
- Experienced in emergency care
- Medical recordkeeping
- Pain assessment and management
- Euthanasia decision making and protocols
- Behavioral evaluation and counseling
- Low stress animal restraint and handling
- Shelter medicine and population management
Affiliations
- Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy
- International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care
- Indiana Council for Animal Welfare
- American Veterinary Medical Association
- Indiana Veterinary Medical Association
Certification
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
- Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian (CPEV)
- Veterinary DEA License
- Indiana Veterinary License and CSR
- Michigan Veterinary License and CSR
- Ohio Veterinary License
Timeline
Owner/Veterinarian
Serenity Mobile Veterinary Care
11.2024 - Current
Associate Veterinarian
Dupont Veterinary Clinic
08.2022 - Current
Head Veterinarian/Practice Manager
King Veterinary Clinic
04.2016 - 07.2022
Associate Veterinarian
Pet Vet
11.2014 - 04.2016
Associate Veterinarian
Franklin Equine Services, LLC
08.2012 - 11.2014
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Companion Animal Track (Small Animal, Equine)
Purdue University
Course Completions
- Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy June 2024
- Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasound NC State University April 2015