JESSICA ROMANET, DVM, PhD
Apex,NC
Summary
Accomplished Medical Director at Trinity Animal Hospital/Thrive Pet Healthcare, adept in staff development and patient care. Spearheaded growth initiatives and mentored a seven-doctor team, leveraging interpersonal communication and Thrive Leader Certification. Recognized for fostering educational development and achieving significant hospital goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Director
Trinity Animal Hospital/Thrive Pet Healthcare
Holly Springs, NC
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with the practice manager and RDO to support hospital goals that include, but are not limited to, growth, marketing, community outreach, interdepartmental education, and fostering culture.
- Hold quarterly IDP/GROW meetings with six doctors on staff to assess their developmental goals and needs.
- Foster educational development for our seven-doctor team and support staff through lunch-and-learns, team meetings, and Thrive resources.
- Facilitate monthly doctor rounds to discuss updates in the quality of care, clinic needs, preferred drug choices, and equipment.
- Effect positive change based on the needs of our local hospital, in line with company-wide initiatives and goals
- Mentor new graduates and externs.
- Aided in the organization and execution of hosting the Dental Growth Program team, which included recruiting Thrive members from NC, SC, and GA.
- Ensure compliance with the Thrive Controlled Drug Policy.
- Thrive Leader Certified.
- Thrive Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional.
Veterinarian
Trinity Animal Hospital/Thrive Pet Healthcare
Holly Springs, NC
12.2021 - Current
- Continued to build upon skills already established from previous employment.
- Honed relationship-oriented, boutique pet healthcare communication, and diagnostic skills.
- Liaised with pet owners, asking appropriate questions and listening carefully to understand symptoms and explain treatment options.
- Educated pet owners on disease prevention, proper care, and health maintenance.
- Matched continuing education courses to the needs of current patients.
Veterinarian (Companion Animal)
Sanford Animal Hospital
Sanford, NC
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Company Overview: Walk-In Clinic
- Provide veterinary care for a wide-variety of small animal patients in a busy, fast-paced setting not limited to routine adult and geriatric wellness care, puppy/kitten visits, urgent and emergency patients, as well as work-up more complicated medical cases
- Perform routine surgeries such as spays, neuters, mass removals, enucleations, and cystotomies
- Have also performed with mentorship —limb amputations and a splenectomy
- Evaluate dental radiographs and execute surgical extractions using gingival flaps and tooth sectioning when appropriate
- Walk-In Clinic
Research Assistant & Graduate Student (PhD)
North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Raleigh, NC
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Thesis: A Role for TMEM150A in Cytokine Regulation
- Processed and synthesized current scientific literature to plan experiments, create novel scientific data, as well as educate other students
- Continually troubleshot challenges and experimental obstacles
- Worked with and mentored multiple veterinary students and undergraduates including one who chose a graduate career
Industry Intern
Quintiles (now IQVIA)
Durham, NC
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Delivered competitive and comprehensive report of biosimilars on the market and coming on the market to the Biosimilars Center of Excellence
- First student chosen in this pilot program that went on to be a successful partnership between Quintiles and NCSU CVM
Veterinary Assistant
Carpenter Animal Hospital
Cary, NC
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Assisted two small animal veterinarians in all aspects of small animal practice
Veterinary Technician & Receptionist
Mount Laurel Animal Hospital
Mount Laurel, NJ
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: Animal Emergency Service of South Jersey
- Helped six full-time veterinarians in all aspects of small animal practice during the day and aided emergency clinicians overnight with emergency procedures and hospitalized patient treatments
- Scheduled and triaged patient appointments and communicated with clients and clinicians daily
- Animal Emergency Service of South Jersey
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Pfizer
Central and South Jersey, NJ
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Demonstrated excellence in building and executing effective business plans for assigned territory using diversified and strong communication skills
- Proactively educated healthcare providers in Pfizer’s products and consistently achieved sales quota for multiple product portfolios
- Cultivated, nurtured and maintained strong relationships with thought leaders and key influencers
- Won numerous awards including: Pfizer Edge Ambassador; District of the Division; District of the Year; Regional Performance Fund and Results Plus
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) -
North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Raleigh, NC05.2019
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Comparative Biomedical Sciences, Concentration in Infectious Disease
North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Raleigh, NC06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.2001
Skills
- Thrive Leader Certified
- Thrive Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional
- Staff development
- Interpersonal communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient care
- Team connection
- Problem-solving
Research Publications Scientific Presentations
- Identifying key drivers in veterinary practitioner and veterinary student well-being and job satisfaction.
- Knock-down of Transmembrane Protein 150A(TMEM150A) results in increased cytokine production., J. Romanet, K. Cupo, J.A. Yoder, Plos One, 2022 Jul;42(7):336-342.
- Elimination of tulathromycin in meat goats., J. Romanet, G. Smith, R. E. Baynes, B. M. Barlow, T. Leavens, S. Wetzlich, L. Tell, J.E. Riviere, American Journal of Veterinary Research, 73, 10, 2012
- Investigating the Function of a Highly Conserved Gene, TMEM150a (poster presentation), NCSU Graduate Student Symposium, Raleigh, NC, 2015
- Investigating the Function of a Highly Conserved Gene, TMEM150a (Oral and Poster presentation), Molecular Biotechnology Training Program Symposium, Raleigh, NC, 2014
- Investigating the Role of TMEM150a in Immune Function (poster presentation), NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine Research Forum, Raleigh, NC, 2013
- Investigating the Role of TMEM150a in Immune Function (poster presentation), Molecular Biotechnology Training Program Symposium, Raleigh, NC, 2013
- Investigating the Role of TMEM150a in Immune Function (poster presentation), 3rd North American Comparative Immunology Workshop, Rochester, NY, 2012
- Pharmacokinetic Profile of Tulathromycin in Meat Goats (oral presentation), NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine Research Forum, 2011, Raleigh, NC
Honors Fellowships Awards
- LEAD Peer Mentor Fellowship, 2017-2018, Raleigh, NC
- Teaching in Biomedical Sciences Certificate, 2017, Raleigh, NC
- NIH/NCSU Molecular Biotechnology Training Program Fellowship (MBTP), 2013-2015, Raleigh, NC
- Molecular Biotechnology Training Program Symposium Poster Winner, 2014, Raleigh, NC
- 3rd North American Comparative Immunology Workshop Travel Award, 2012, Rochester, NY
- George H. Hitchings New Investigator Award recipient, 2012, Raleigh, NC
- Summer Fellow, NIH/T35 Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Program, 2011, Raleigh, NC
- NCVMA Jim and Mollie Rasor Leadership Scholarship, 2011, Raleigh, NC
- 1st Prize for Oral Abstract Presentation at NCSU Research Symposium, 2011, Raleigh, NC
- Rutgers University Dean’s List, 1998-2001, New Brunswick, NJ
- Rutgers College General Honors Program, 1997-2001, New Brunswick, NJ
- Rutgers Outstanding Scholar Full Scholarship, 1997-2001, New Brunswick, NJ
- Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar, 1997-2001, New Brunswick, NJ
Leadership Roles prior to graduation
- Lead Peer Mentor Fellow, NCSU CVM, 2017-2018
- Teaching Assistant (TA), Animal Anatomy & Physiology Lab and Animal Diversity Lab, NCSU, 2016-2017
- President, NCSU Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association (SCAVMA), 2011-2012
- President-Elect, NCSU Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association (SCAVMA), 2010-2011
- Vice President, NCSU CVM Class of 2013, 2009-2011
Timeline
Medical Director
Trinity Animal Hospital/Thrive Pet Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
Veterinarian
Trinity Animal Hospital/Thrive Pet Healthcare
12.2021 - Current
Veterinarian (Companion Animal)
Sanford Animal Hospital
01.2019 - 11.2021
Industry Intern
Quintiles (now IQVIA)
06.2015 - 08.2015
Research Assistant & Graduate Student (PhD)
North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine
01.2011 - 01.2017
Veterinary Assistant
Carpenter Animal Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2009
Veterinary Technician & Receptionist
Mount Laurel Animal Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2008
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Pfizer
01.2002 - 01.2006
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) -
North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Comparative Biomedical Sciences, Concentration in Infectious Disease
North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Arts - English
Rutgers University
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