Lori Pohm
Glenwood Springs,Colorado
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
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Veterinarian
All Dogs and Cats Veterinary Hospital
Glenwood Springs, CO
08.2025 - Current
- Diagnosed and treated a variety of medical conditions in canine and feline patients.
- Collaborated with veterinary technicians to ensure efficient workflow during examinations and procedures.
- Educated pet owners on preventative care, nutrition, and behavioral issues to enhance animal well-being.
- Developed treatment plans based on comprehensive examinations and diagnostic tests for optimal patient outcomes.
Medical Director
All Dogs and Cats Veterinary Hospital
Glenwood Springs, CO
04.2022 - 08.2025
- Lead medical teams at two locations to maintain high standard of medical care.
- Successfully maintain AAHA certification at two locations for All Dogs and Cats.
- Held monthly meetings with associate doctors to review production, PCT, and patient visits.
- Lead monthly DVM meetings to review new products, current medical research and recommendations, and new protocols to improve patient care.
- Welcomed and mentored new veterinary graduates to help build new talent for the team.
- Using accurate medical research and knowledge, expertly conducted procedures and internal medicine cases.
- Conducted ultrasound and x-ray imaging to attain accurate diagnoses.
- Conducted FNA collection and digital cytology to obtain accurate diagnoses
- Consulted with MVP veterinary specialist team to draft and finalize points of care to build loyalty patients and clients.
- Conducted weekly meetings with the practice manager to review P and L, KPIs, and business goals to help grow the practice.
- With the practice manager, built financial goals for the practice.
- Implemented Scribenote to help the team members and other care providers draft and submit accurate chart notes in a timely fashion.
- Mediated difficult conversations with and between employees about disagreements, professionalism, and personal situations.
- Compassionately reviewed treatment plan to the animal's guardian and delivered difficult news when necessary.
- Diagnosed and treated various animal health issues, ensuring high standards of care.
- Conducted routine wellness examinations to promote preventive healthcare for pets.
- Mentored junior veterinarians and veterinary technicians in clinical procedures and best practices.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on advancements within the veterinary field.
- Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management and emergency medicine in small animals.
- Created a welcoming environment for pet owners by addressing concerns with empathy and providing comprehensive explanations of treatment options.
- Fostered team environment that emphasized continuous learning and professional development, elevating clinic standards.
- Led clinical operations ensuring high standards of animal care and client satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance veterinary services and hospital efficiency.
Owner/Veterinarian
All Dogs and Cats Veterinary Hospital
05.1992 - 04.2022
- Grew a single doctor practice to six, growing annual revenue from $150,000 to over $3,000,000
- Reviewed applicant credentials, skills, professionalism, and qualifications to fill open positions.
- Reviewed financial statements, income, and performance of the business to guide the practice through recessions and other financial challenges.
- Cultivated loyal and trusting relationships to help build loyal customers.
- Managed prescription and medical inventory
- Helped transfer the practice from handwritten records to digital records.
- Kept myself and the medical team current on recommended medical practice and research.
- Managed marketing on social media, local news, and email to help find new customers and patients.
- Surgically adept at limb amputations, splenectomies, cystotomies, GI foreign body removals, end to end anastomosis, mass removals, mastectomies, herniorrhaphies, Femoral head and neck osteotomies, among many other procedures.
- Used lab equipment and imaging to accurately diagnose patients.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Iowa University
Ames, Iowa05-1988
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Iowa University
Ames, Iowa05-1984
Skills
- Proficient with Avimark
- Proficient with IdexxNeo
- Proficient with Covetrus Pulse PIMS
- Proficient with scribenote
- Reviewing and interpreting financial statements, Planful and Power BI
Certification
- Licensed as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
- DEA license
Timeline
Associate Veterinarian
All Dogs and Cats Veterinary Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Medical Director
All Dogs and Cats Veterinary Hospital
04.2022 - 08.2025
Owner/Veterinarian
All Dogs and Cats Veterinary Hospital
05.1992 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Iowa University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Iowa University
Awards
Won Locals Choice for over 25 years