Amie Aleshire, CVPM
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Summary
Veterinary professional with extensive experience in practice management and veterinary assisting, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality patient care. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in inventory management and client relations, bringing reliability and a results-oriented approach to practice growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Practice Manager
Tumalo Animal Hospital
04.2021 - Current
- Manage payroll, benefit administration, and HR-related tasks to ensure compliance with state regulations while maintaining employee satisfaction levels.
- Oversee scheduling and staffing to ensure efficient hospital flow and team satisfaction.
- Managed financial operations, ensuring budget adherence and maximizing practice profitability.
- Develop marketing strategies to promote the practice's services, attracting new clients and increasing overall revenue.
- Streamlined the inventory management system to reduce waste and maintain optimal supply levels.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of supplies, equipment, and services necessary for daily operations at the clinic.
- Ensure the clinic and its operations are in compliance with labor and safety laws.
- Responsible for equipment acquisition and maintenance to ensure they meet Oregon Health Authority regulations
- Responsible for redeeming rebates, coupons, and rewards from vendors.
- Established partnerships with local rescue organizations that are mutually beneficial to the organizations and the practice.
- Established protocols that lead to client retention and customer satisfaction. Tumalo Animal Hospital was voted Runner-up for Best Veterinary Clinic this year.
- Willingly step-in to provide patient care as needed to keep up team morale.
- Cultivate a positive, high-performing workplace and culture that has improved employee satisfaction and retention. Tumalo Animal Hospital was voted Best Place to Work this year, and Runner-up for Best Place to Work in 2023.
Veterinary Assistant
Tumalo Animal Hospital
07.2018 - 04.2021
- Assist the veterinarians, and veterinary technicians with patient care.
- Collected skin, urine, blood and fecal samples for diagnostics.
- Took radiographs, performed dental cleanings, monitored anesthetic procedures.
- Assisted the reception team as needed.
- Administer vaccines, oral, IM, SQ, and IV medications as directed by the veterinarian.
Veterinary Assistant
Okinawa Veterinary Clinic
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Assist the veterinarians, and veterinary technicians with patient care.
- Collected skin, urine, blood and fecal samples for diagnostics.
- Took radiographs, performed dental cleanings, monitored anesthetic procedures.
- Assisted the reception team as needed.
- Administer vaccines, oral, IM, SQ, and IV medications as directed by the veterinarian.
Veterinary Assistant
Cooke Veterinary Medical Clinic
07.2008 - 09.2009
- Assisted in and prepared animals for surgeries and dental cleanings.
- Provided general care of the animals including feeding and grooming.
- Maintained health and nutritional records.
- Administered oral and topical medications.
- Obtained vital signs. Restrained animals during examinations.
- Prepared fecal smears, skin scrapes, fecal flotations.
- Prepared ear cytologies, and blood and fecal smears.
Kennel Assistant
Mercury Animal Hospital
08.2008 - 10.2008
- Provided general care of the animals including feeding, and grooming.
- Maintained health and nutritional records.
- Administered oral and topical medications.
- Obtained vital signs.
- Restrained animals during examinations.
- Prepared fecal smears, blood smears, ear cytologies, skin scrapes, and fecal flotations.
Education
Certificate - Veterinary Practice Management
Penn Foster
05.2022
M.P.S. - Public Health Administration
Fort Hays State University
Fort Hays, KS12.2018
B.S. - Biology
Hollins University
Roanoke, VA06.2013
Certificate - Veterinary Assisting
The Pruden Center for Industry and Technology
Suffolk, VA06.2009
Awards
1ST place award in Veterinary Assistant Division of the Health Occupational Students of America National Conference, 2008.
Timeline
Veterinary Practice Manager
Tumalo Animal Hospital
04.2021 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Tumalo Animal Hospital
07.2018 - 04.2021
Veterinary Assistant
Okinawa Veterinary Clinic
09.2013 - 06.2014
Kennel Assistant
Mercury Animal Hospital
08.2008 - 10.2008
Veterinary Assistant
Cooke Veterinary Medical Clinic
07.2008 - 09.2009
M.P.S. - Public Health Administration
Fort Hays State University
B.S. - Biology
Hollins University
Certificate - Veterinary Assisting
The Pruden Center for Industry and Technology
Certificate - Veterinary Practice Management
Penn Foster
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