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Elizabeth Ruth Ainsworth
Franklin,TX
Summary
Experienced Medical Director looking to lead and practice at a small animal hospital which emphasizes teamwork, client education and quality medicine/surgery.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Veterinarian and Former Owner
The Village Vet at Sterling Ridge
The Woodlands, TX
06.2004 - Current
- Diagnosed and treated various animal health conditions through history taking, comprehensive examinations, diagnostic testing and surgery.
- Educated and established positive relationships with clients, through clear communication about their pet(s) healthcare needs and follow-up appointments with emphasis on preventive care to promote long-term wellness.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care through thoughtful communication with pet owners and administration of humane euthanasia when necessary.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs and conditions.
- Established vaccination protocols.
- Established and implemented a protocol for international health certificates.
- Led a team of veterinarians, receptionists and veterinary technicians in delivering high-quality client service.
- Mentored veterinary students and young veterinarians in best practices for diagnosis, treatment planning, surgery, and client communication.
- Led a team of 5 associate veterinarians in all aspects of patient care and client management.
- Organized & conducted staff meetings that fostered a supportive work environment by encouraging staff to share ideas.
- Increased clinic efficiency by working with practice manager to implement digital record-keeping system (conversion to paperless), PetDesk, Weave, Vetstoria and ScribbleVet.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on advancements within the veterinary field.
Accountant
Regional Health Care Management Corporation
Nederland, TX
01.1998 - 05.2000
- Managed financial reporting and analysis to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- All general accounting duties (bank reconciliations, payroll reports, journal entries, W-2s, etc.)
- Prepared financial statements and cost reports
- Assisted with accounts payable and accounts receivables as needed
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine - GPA 3.63
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX06-2004
No Degree - Biology And Chemistry (prerequisites) - GPA 3.78
Lamar University
Beaumont, TXBBA in Accounting - GPA 3.81 -
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX08-1994
Skills
- Surgical procedures - ovariohysterectomy, castration, amputations, gastrotomy, enterotomy, intestinal resection and anastomosis, cystotomy, enucleations, mass removals, splenectomy, onchyectomy, liver biopsies, rhinoplasty
- Skilled with CO2 laser
- Dentistry - including surgical extractions
- Preventative medicine
- Internal medicine
- Dermatology
- Ultrasound
- Compassionate, effective client communication
- Staff mentoring
- Vaccination protocols
- Parasite control
- USDA accredited
- Attention to detail
- Interpreting and improving KPIs and financial reports (including P&L)
Interests
Timeline
Lead Veterinarian and Former Owner
The Village Vet at Sterling Ridge
06.2004 - Current
Accountant
Regional Health Care Management Corporation
01.1998 - 05.2000
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine - GPA 3.63
Texas A&M University
No Degree - Biology And Chemistry (prerequisites) - GPA 3.78
Lamar University
BBA in Accounting - GPA 3.81 -
Lamar University