- Playing guitar/music
- Creative cooking
- DIY/ Home Improvement/ working with my hands
- Variety of outdoor rec activities
- Volunteer work with Royal Canadian Legion
Catherine Kerr
Summary
Experienced veterinarian with 30+years background in animal healthcare and medical processes from both a management and procedural perspective, with passionate commitments to excellence, justice, and the human-animal bond
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Veterinarian
Edgemont Veterinary Clinic
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Practiced, led and coached a team on providing compassionate, individualized medicine with emphases on preventive care (including dental health), general surgery, chronic disease management and client care and education, leading to improved health outcomes for pets
- Collaborated with the veterinary community as beneficial for optimal patient care
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities
Owner/Veterinarian
Edgemont Veterinary Clinic
02.2012 - 12.2020
- Sole responsibility for business entity, including SOP establishment, QA of care for clients, pets and staff, team education and training, business visionary and planning, marketing, HR, inventory, accounts, etc
- Fostered team environment that emphasized continuous learning and professional development, elevating clinic standards.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients by providing exceptional service
- Designed a new facility and orchestrated the relocation, incorporated cutting edge technologies and fostered community connections
Associate Veterinarian
Edgemont Veterinary Clinic
06.1996 - 01.2012
- Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, and chronic disease management
- Developed client relationships by providing compassionate communication of medical findings, and education in treatment options as well as homecare management to promote longterm wellness
- Supported successful case outcomes by collaborating with colleagues on case management and effective treatment plans
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Ontario Veterinary College
Guelph, ON06-1996
Skills
- Ability to compassionately guide difficult conversations
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Highly developed skills in logic and linear flow, critical thinking and attention to detail
- Adept in filtering information to derive relevant details
- Well practiced in organization, and time management skills
Interests
Timeline
Sr. Veterinarian
Edgemont Veterinary Clinic
01.2021 - 04.2022
Owner/Veterinarian
Edgemont Veterinary Clinic
02.2012 - 12.2020
Associate Veterinarian
Edgemont Veterinary Clinic
06.1996 - 01.2012
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Ontario Veterinary College
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