April Van Valin DVM, MBA
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Highly skilled and enthusiastic Medical Director with extensive clinical experience, excelling in strategic leadership and advanced clinical communication. Proven track record in enhancing patient care and business efficiency through effective relationship management with cross-hospital and corporate collaboration. Skilled mentor dedicated to fostering a collaborative team culture.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Director
VCA Northwest Animal Hospital
2019.12 - Current
- Act as a liaison between corporate regional leadership and hospital associate doctors and team members.
- Build relationships with other local VCA corporate hospitals to increase communication and collaboration between hospitals and teams.
- Strong focus on Clinical Communication to improve client and patient experience. Working to become certified in Clinical Communication training.
- Set, implement, and monitor medical protocols and standards for diagnosis, treatment and patient care.
- Improve Business efficiency by managing medical metrics as well as key performance indicators.
- Recruit, mentor, and evaluate associate veterinarians and technicians to foster a collaborative team culture.
Associate Veterinarian
VCA Northwest Animal Hospital
2017.09 - 2019.12
- Provide comprehensive medical, preventative, surgical and dental care to canine and feline patients.
- Successfully manage endocrine, gastrointestinal, dermatologic, cardiac, pulmonary and oral diseases.
- Evaluation and management of cases through radiography and abdominal ultrasound
- Comfort with soft tissue and abdominal surgery.
- Extensive experience with Dentistry including full oral health evaluations, extractions, full mouth radiology, and periodontal therapies.
- Strong focus on client communication, education and enhancing the client and patient experience.
Associate Veterinarian
Bear Creek Veterinary Care
2012.06 - 2017.04
- High level patient care in a hospital setting
- Wellness and preventative care as well as Illness and injury management
- General soft tissue surgery and dentistry
- Mentorship of new graduate DVMs and technicians
- Exceptional client communication and customer service
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO2004
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
Iowa State University
Ames, IA2012-05
MBA - Business Management
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO2010-01
Skills
- Advanced Clinical communication
- Extensive clinical experience
- Strategic leadership
- Relationship development and management
- Strategic business insight
- Performance-focused
- Cross-hospital collaboration
- Skilled mentor
Timeline
Medical Director
VCA Northwest Animal Hospital
2019.12 - Current
Associate Veterinarian
VCA Northwest Animal Hospital
2017.09 - 2019.12
Associate Veterinarian
Bear Creek Veterinary Care
2012.06 - 2017.04
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Colorado State University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
Iowa State University
MBA - Business Management
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs