Claire Samuelson
Los Angeles
Summary
Accomplished Lead Doctor with a proven track record at Modern Animal and VCA Hospitals, enhancing team productivity and patient care through expert surgery skills and empathetic client education. Excelled in mentoring associates and optimizing processes, demonstrating exceptional time management and interpersonal abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Doctor
Modern Animal
01.2022 - Current
- Led medical rounds, fostering open communication among the team members while discussing case management strategies
- Streamlined company implementations for increased productivity by optimizing scheduling and team building.
- Mentored associate doctors, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted professional growth and development.
- Provide high medical quality through both preventative and urgent care medicine
- Perform surgery on a weekly basis
Associate Doctor
VCA Hospitals
07.2017 - 12.2021
- Provided preventative medicine through vaccines, routine labwork, fecal testing, and physical examinations.
- Teamed with other physicians, as well as specialists, to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Performed routine soft surgery (ovariohysterctomies, orchiectomies, mass removals, gastropexies) on a weekly basis.
- Performed weekly COHAT (comprehensive oral health assessments and treatment)
Education
DVM - Veterinary Medicine
UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
Davis, CA05.2017
Associate of Science - Molecular Environmental Biology
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05.2013
Skills
Patient diagnosis and treatment
Client education
Bedside manner and clear communication
Surgery (soft tissue and dental)
Efficient time management
Clear record keeping
Timeline
Lead Doctor
Modern Animal
01.2022 - Current
Associate Doctor
VCA Hospitals
07.2017 - 12.2021
DVM - Veterinary Medicine
UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
Associate of Science - Molecular Environmental Biology
University of California, Berkeley