Judith Samson-French
Bragg Creek,AB
Summary
Accomplished veterinarian and entrepreneurial leader, adept in strategic thinking and adaptability, significantly enhanced patient care and outstanding benchmark production at Banded Peak Veterinary Hospital. Founded Pearls 365 and Dogs With No Names, merging veterinary expertise with innovative solutions to impact Indigenous communities positively. Demonstrated resilience and market knowledge working in multicultural environments, showcasing data-driven decision-making, a profound social impact, and outstanding return on investments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinarian / Medical Director
Banded Peak Veterinary Hospital
01.2000 - 04.2024
- Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on advanced clinical diagnoses and surgery.
- Supervised clinical staff, providing continuous professional development opportunities and training to maintain and strengthen competencies.
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing cost-effective supplies while maintaining high-quality standards for equipment and materials used in patient care.
- Created effective marketing plans to attract new patients to practice.
- Worked with research and pharmaceutical organizations to conduct clinical trials.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on advancements within the veterinary field.
Founder / CEO
Pearls 365
01.2001 - 02.2021
- Pearls for compassion is a social impact company that helps Indigenous communities meet the needs for their dog population.
- Developed annual collections by coordinating efforts between Yangtze River Basin farmers and Shanghai designers.
- Created thriving retail and wholesale outlets throughout Canada.
- Built a thriving business targeting eco-friendly and ethical markets.
Founder
Dogs With No Names
01.2011 - 02.2019
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses/ charities (PetSmart) to allow for collaboration and significant opportunities for growth in humane population management of dogs in Indigenous communities across Canada and Caribbean countries using an innovative non-surgical contraceptive implant.
- Established a successful pilot project by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions - over 925 implants prevented the birth of over 100,000 unwanted dogs, significantly improving the quality of life residents (reduced dog bites and infectious diseases) in remote communities.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
Ontario Veterinary College
Guelph, Ontario05-1989
Master of Science - Wildlife Management
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta06-1984
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
McGill University
Montreal, Québec05-1981
Skills
- Strategic thinking
- Adaptability and resilience
- Entrepreneurial and innovative
- Market and applied knowledge in veterinary field
- Data-driven decision making
Accomplishments
- Performed over 10,000 surgeries and 90,000 clinical consultations on large, small, and exotic animals, with empathy and care.
- Provided benchmark standards of care for the well being of Indigenous dogs across 10 Indigenous communities in Canada.
- Created partnerships with PetSmart Charities, Pet Planet stores, Maison Simons, Dr. Jane Goodall, and Juno award singer Jann Arden to promote funding for animal welfare.
- Studied at Alberta College of Arts and GIA USA (Gemological Institute of America) to create 20 annual pearl jewellery collections.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Regenerative farming, hiker, downhill skier, and scuba diver
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
Alberta Veterinary Medical Association
Canadian Securities Course
AquaVet - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, USA
Work Preference
Work Location
RemoteOn-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Work from home optionPersonal development programsFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsTimeline
Founder
Dogs With No Names
01.2011 - 02.2019
Founder / CEO
Pearls 365
01.2001 - 02.2021
Veterinarian / Medical Director
Banded Peak Veterinary Hospital
01.2000 - 04.2024
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
Ontario Veterinary College
Master of Science - Wildlife Management
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
McGill University
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