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Laura Hunter

Laura Hunter

Brighton,East Sussex

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise and interest in veterinary practice management. Demonstrates a strong commitment to problem solving. Proven track record in stock control/knowledge, CAPEX submissions, equipment servicing and building maintenance. Experienced in implementing service contracts and maintaining professional relationships with suppliers. Skilled in diary and rota scheduling, with a focus on ensuring employee needs are met, improving commitment and staff retention. Fosters a culture of fairness while always looking to improve morale. Adept at planned preventative maintenance and building upkeep, leveraging an engaging leadership style to coordinate building repairs effectively. Instrumental in the planning and acquisition of a new radiography suite. Career aspiration is a Practice Management role at Wilbury Vets bringing enthusiasm, skill set and knowledge to improve performance, profitability and engagement. Leadership style embodies honesty, authenticity and approachability. As professionals committed to the welfare of animals, believes we have an enhanced responsibility to consider the environmental impact of our industry and makes every effort to consider and improve our impact on sustainability.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
10040
10040
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Practice Manager

Acorn Vets
Hove, East Sussex
04.2025 - Current

Despite being new to this role, I am already starting to apply my relevant skill set and experience to situations that have arisen. I have had training in invoice approvals, payroll and expense processing, debt management and profit and loss reports.

Facilities Manager

New Priory Veterinary Hospital
Brighton, East Sussex
10.2023 - 03.2025
  • Bi-annual stock take
  • Writing/submitting CAPEX forms
  • Invoice/expense approval
  • Rota writing/management
  • Floor co-ordination
  • Equipment repair/maintenance
  • Service contracts
  • Building improvements/repairs
  • RCVS PSS inspection preparation
  • Writing team communications
  • Dosimeter distribution
  • Staff performance recognition/awards
  • Writing daily staff whereabouts emails
  • Taking sickness calls/covering absence
  • PMS nurse clinic diary scheduling
  • Sole responsibility for laboratory
  • Equipment acquisition

Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse

New Priory Veterinary Hospital
Brighton, East Sussex
12.2017 - 03.2025
  • Weekly stock ordering
  • Scheduling nurse team meetings/minute taking
  • Controlled drug audits
  • Circulating nursing/theatre set up
  • Surgical patient prep/recovery
  • Anaesthesia monitoring
  • Inpatient care including cardiac patients
  • Set up of ultrasound/CT machines
  • Nurse consultations
  • Reception duties
  • Use of Animana PMS and Smartflow application
  • Critical/emergent patient triage
  • Running lab samples
  • Teaching student nurses/vet students
  • Setting up laparoscopic equipment

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Companion Care
Hove, East Sussex
06.2016 - 12.2017

Career break

Travel and surgical recoveries
10.2014 - 06.2016

Student Veterinary Nurse

Medivet
Watford, Hertfordshire
12.2010 - 10.2014

Voluntary work experience

Starnes & Gatward
Uckfield, East Sussex
07.2010 - 11.2010

Administrator

The Travel Adventure
Chelwood Gate, East Sussex
10.2009 - 11.2010

Customer Service Communications Executive

AXA PPP Healthcare
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
01.2009 - 09.2009

Risk and Compliance Team Administrator

AXA PPP Healthcare
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
08.2007 - 01.2009

Sales Assistant

Halfords
Uckfield, East Sussex
06.2004 - 08.2006

Education

RCVS Level 3 Diploma - Veterinary Nursing

Medivet Training College
Watford

BTEC Diploma - Foundation Studies Art and Design

University College for the Creative Arts
Maidstone, Kent

A Levels - Media Studies, Film Studies, Photography

Uckfield Community Technology College 6th Form
Uckfield, East Sussex

AS Levels - Media Studies, Photography, Film Studies

Uckfield Community Technology College
Uckfield, East Sussex

GCSEs - 11 GCSEs all at grades A-C

Uckfield Community Technology College
Uckfield, East Sussex

Skills

  • Building management
  • Maintenance coordination
  • Contract negotiation
  • Stock control
  • Procurement processes
  • Project management
  • Equipment upkeep
  • Planned preventative maintenance
  • Schedule management
  • Building repair coordination
  • Debt process awareness

Affiliations

  • Pottery painting, flea market treasure hunting, plant care.

Timeline

Practice Manager

Acorn Vets
04.2025 - Current

Facilities Manager

New Priory Veterinary Hospital
10.2023 - 03.2025

Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse

New Priory Veterinary Hospital
12.2017 - 03.2025

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Companion Care
06.2016 - 12.2017

Career break

Travel and surgical recoveries
10.2014 - 06.2016

Student Veterinary Nurse

Medivet
12.2010 - 10.2014

Voluntary work experience

Starnes & Gatward
07.2010 - 11.2010

Administrator

The Travel Adventure
10.2009 - 11.2010

Customer Service Communications Executive

AXA PPP Healthcare
01.2009 - 09.2009

Risk and Compliance Team Administrator

AXA PPP Healthcare
08.2007 - 01.2009

Sales Assistant

Halfords
06.2004 - 08.2006

RCVS Level 3 Diploma - Veterinary Nursing

Medivet Training College

BTEC Diploma - Foundation Studies Art and Design

University College for the Creative Arts

A Levels - Media Studies, Film Studies, Photography

Uckfield Community Technology College 6th Form

AS Levels - Media Studies, Photography, Film Studies

Uckfield Community Technology College

GCSEs - 11 GCSEs all at grades A-C

Uckfield Community Technology College
Laura Hunter