Katie Layton, CVT, CVPM
Chandler ,AZ
Summary
Driven veterinary professional with 23 years experience seeking a position with the organization that will benefit from proven leadership and strong achievements. Reputation as a self-directed leader with excellent problem solving, communication, team building and management skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Hospital Manager
VCA Hospitals
02.2021 - Current
- Recruited, hired and trained staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development, performance and continuing education to 50+ associates.
- Coordinated review, revision and creation of operational policies within GP and ER Department.
- Financial reporting and management of hospital operations.
- Collaboration and delegation with the leadership team on hospital operations and strategic planning
Veterinary Hospital Manager
VCA Hospitals
10.2013 - 02.2021
- Supported 3-4 veterinarians and 15-18 paraprofessional staff in a private practice and aquistion to large corporation.
- Maximized performance by creating, implementing and monitoring hospital operation guidelines.
- Maintained professional, positive, safe and effective work environment for all associates and patrons.
Certified Veterinary Technician Supervisor
Howard Barnes, DVM
12.2006 - 10.2013
- Supported 2-3 veterinarians in private animal hospital.
- Lead and maintained compliance with hospital policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Veterinary Assistant
Howard Barnes, DVM
05.2001 - 12.2006
- Comprehensive history gathering, vital signs, accurate medical records documentation, triage, surgery patient monitoring from intake to discharge, diagnostic and treatment procedures, discussing treatment plans, and extensive client education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ07.2021
Skills
- Leadership/communication skills
- Staff management, training and development
- Financial management
- Strategic planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Optimization of operations
- Organization and time management
- Sound decision making
Accomplishments
- Facilitated achieving AAHA accreditation by exceeding stringent quality standards for Del Lago Veterinary Hospital.
- Successfully transitioned Del Lago Veterinary Hospital to EMR and the VCA acquisition with accuracy and efficiency.
- Led the team to rank in the top 20 hospitals for VCA incentives of Care Club and Future Booking.
- Achieved improved inner hospital communication by introducing and implementing TEAMS for operational efficiency for both practices.
- Executed a fully scheduled hybrid model and creating a positive culture.
Certification
- Certified Veterinary Practice Manager, 2019
- Certified Veterinary Technician 2007
Timeline
Veterinary Hospital Manager
VCA Hospitals
02.2021 - Current
Veterinary Hospital Manager
VCA Hospitals
10.2013 - 02.2021
Certified Veterinary Technician Supervisor
Howard Barnes, DVM
12.2006 - 10.2013
Veterinary Assistant
Howard Barnes, DVM
05.2001 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster College
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