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Sharon Pindar

@sharonpindar

Experienced veterinarian and shelter medicine leader focused on animal welfare, surgical excellence, and team development.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek leadership roles in shelter or institutional medicine where I can improve animal welfare, mentor teams, standardize clinical protocols, and drive measurable health outcomes.

I am a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with extensive experience leading shelter medicine programs, performing high-volume and diverse species surgery, and implementing clinical protocols that improve animal welfare and operational efficiency.

As a director and campus veterinarian, I have led medical teams, created and implemented standard operating procedures, updated anesthesia and diagnostic protocols, and delivered training and lectures on clinical topics; I have performed over 6,000 surgeries across multiple species and contributed to published research in veterinary medicine.

I am committed to advancing animal care through evidence-based protocols, staff education, and leadership in organized veterinary medicine, with additional interests in biosecurity, preventive care, and clinical teaching.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

IACUC Committee Member

Current

St. Petersburg College of Veterinary Technology

Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Review animal use and handling protocols and tour facilities biannually to recommend welfare and protocol adjustments to college leadership.

IACUC Oversight Animal Welfare Regulatory Compliance

Current

Director of Shelter Medicine

Current

SPCA of Tampa Bay

Mar 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Lead a medical team of up to 25 staff (including 3 veterinarians) to examine, treat, and perform surgeries across multiple species; implemented SOPs, advanced imaging and anesthesia protocols, and delivered trainings, performing over 6,000 surgeries to date.

Shelter Medicine Surgery Anesthesia Protocols Clinical Leadership SOP Development Staff Training

Campus Veterinarian

Southeastern Guide Dogs

Apr 2016 - Jan 2020 (3 years 9 months)

Managed preventative care, biosecurity, and reproductive protocols for guide dog breeding and training programs; improved litter outcomes through nutrition and staff training and led clinical presentations across husbandry and infectious disease topics.

Biosecurity Staff Training Surgical Management Veterinary Software

Associate Veterinarian

Sunset Point Animal Hospital

Jun 2014 - Apr 2016 (1 year 10 months)

Provided primary care and emergency stabilization for small animals, educated clients on preventative medicine, and performed soft tissue and dental surgeries while collaborating with rescue organizations.

Soft Tissue Surgery Surgery Emergency Care Collaboration With Rescues

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Florida

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine

Activities and societies: Guest lecturer at UF College of Veterinary Medicine; Vice President, Class of 2014; Teaching Assistant for Small Animal Anatomy; President, UF chapter of Pets Are Wonderful Support

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine awarded in May 2014 from the University of Florida.

University of Florida

Bachelor of Science, Microbiology and Cell Science

Activities and societies: President, UF chapter of Pets Are Wonderful Support; coordinated monthly free clinics and dental procedures for program clients

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Cell Science awarded in May 2010 from the University of Florida.