John O. Tuttle, VMD
Valencia,PA
Summary
Patient and client-focused veterinarian with proven leadership in veterinary practice management backed by successful career as clinical practitioner in small animal medicine and surgery. Collaborative and motivating team builder with proven strengths in operations management, strategic planning and organizational transformation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Veterinarian
Twinbrook Animal Clinic, Inc
08.2022 - Current
- Perform high quality small animal general medicine, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry
- Collaborate with physical rehabilitation staff in the development of patient-specific treatment plans using a variety of modalities such as low-level laser, therapeutic ultrasound, electrical stimulation, water treadmill, and exercise and conditioning programs for patients affected by orthopedic disease, neurologic disease, and obesity
- Educate clients and staff on physical rehabilitation modalities
- Led clinic initiative to improve anesthesia and analgesia protocols, developed and performed staff training and implementation and continue to oversee staff compliance
Relief Surgeon
Twinbrook Animal Clinic, Inc
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Performed elective and emergency soft tissue surgeries
- Performed dental procedures using state of the art dental digital radiography
Associate Veterinarian
Family Vet Care Center
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Performed high-quality veterinary medicine in a fast-paced urgent care environment
- Performed elective and emergency soft tissue and dental surgeries
Medical Director
VCA Duncan Manor Animal Hospital
09.2013 - 08.2021
- Oversaw medical operations ensuring that all doctors practiced high quality medicine and patient care
- Directed staff through successful American Animal Hospital Association accreditations (2013, 2017, 2021)
- Developed client education strategies for all staff members and guided staff through implementation
- Mentored new-graduate associate hires
- Trained veterinary support staff in laboratory and pharmacy procedures
- Developed and presented continuing education topics to hospital staff
- Led productive doctors meetings focusing on case presentations as well as collaboration in developing hospital protocols to ensure associate doctor buy-in
- Performed monthly medical record reviews, evaluated Quality Medicine Reports and performed one-on-one meetings with associate veterinarians to identify opportunities for growth
- Earned consistently positive feedback on client satisfaction surveys
- Wrote articles and blog posts published in local media (Pittsburgh Icons Magazine, Healthy Pet Magazine)
- Partnered with Crisis Center North to aid victims of domestic violence and their pets
- Led hospital fundraisers for local organizations such as Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team and Project Paws Alive
- Drove revenue growth of at least 3.3% 2015-2019
- Highest revenue-producing veterinarian in practice 2014-2021
- VCA Care Club Wellness Program: Generated highest Care Club revenue since 2015 and drove increased hospital Care Club volume consecutively since 2016
- Full-time general practitioner while fulfilling role of Medical Director
- Improved anesthesia protocols focusing on maximizing patient safety during the pre- and post-operative periods
- Implemented low-stress handling protocols for feline and canine patients (Low-Stress Handling Certified)
- Interpreted dental radiographs and perform surgical dental extractions
- Performed soft tissue surgeries including cystotomy, enterotomy, incisional gastropexy, mass removal, and cherry eye repair
Associate Veterinarian
VCA Duncan Manor Animal Hospital
06.2012 - 09.2013
Education
Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris -
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Philadelphia, PABachelor of Science - undefined
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases
- Chronic Disease Management
- Rehabilitation Services
- Interpreting Test Results
- Effective Owner Communication
- Preventive Medicine
- Injury Treatment
- Low Stress Handling
Organizations
Member, Advisory Board
Vet Tech Institute, Pittsburgh, PA
Timeline
Associate Veterinarian
Twinbrook Animal Clinic, Inc
08.2022 - Current
Relief Surgeon
Twinbrook Animal Clinic, Inc
01.2022 - 08.2022
Associate Veterinarian
Family Vet Care Center
08.2021 - 08.2022
Medical Director
VCA Duncan Manor Animal Hospital
09.2013 - 08.2021
Associate Veterinarian
VCA Duncan Manor Animal Hospital
06.2012 - 09.2013
Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris -
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Science - undefined
University of Pittsburgh
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