Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certifications and Awards
Additional Information
Timeline
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Lauren Trusa

BSc (Hons) BVetMed MRCVS
Sheffield, United Kingdom,South Yorkshire

Summary

Patient and client-focused Veterinarian with proven leadership in veterinary practice management backed by a successful career as a 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

8
8

Years of professional experience

9
9

Years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Veterinarian

A Crooks & Partners (CVS Ltd)
Sheffield, United Kindom
11.2020 - Current
  • Developed and coached a team of 5 associate veterinarians in all aspects of patient care and client management.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Developed and implemented new practice policies and procedures for improved organization and efficiency.
  • Maintained compliance with RCVS standards in all areas of operations.
  • Facilitated hiring of qualified Associate Veterinarians by interviewing applicants and making recommendations for employment.
  • Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.


Associate Veterinarian

A Crooks & Partners (CVS Ltd)
Sheffield, United Kingdom
09.2014 - 11.2020
  • Experienced working in a fast-paced environment treating an average of 25+ patients each day, including regular sole charge duties.
  • Provided best care strategies and treatment options for acute and chronic cases through the application of Evidence Based Medicine.
  • Proficient in performing routine and emergency surgical procedures, simple and complex dental extractions, and diagnostic imaging including routine ultrasound and AFAST/TFAST.
  • Managed medication administration, dispensed prescriptions and replenished inventory, with a focus on regular auditing of controlled substances.
  • Demonstrable client care skills including discussing treatment plans and prognosis, as well as risk/benefits of interventions and finances while remaining professional and empathetic.

Education

Bachelors Of Veterinary Medicine (BVetMed) -

Royal Veterinary College
London, England
09.2009 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA
09.2005 - 05.2009

Skills

    Management of acute and chronic conditions

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Accomplishments

  • Blue Cross Bereavement Counseling, 2017
  • Improve International Dentistry Toolkit Course, 2018
  • Head of Dispensary Course, 2019
  • ABVA Foundation Course in Veterinary Acupuncture, 2019
  • CVS Level 5 Leadership and Management Training Course 2021 - present
  • Conferences: BSAVA, 2015; London Vet Show, 2018

Certifications and Awards

  • A Crooks and Partners Head of Clinical Governance, 2017 - 2019
  • A Crooks and Partners Head of Dispensary, 2019 - present
  • ABVA membership, 2019 - present
  • Official Veterinarian (OV) License, 2020 - present
  • Nomination for Pet Plan "Vet of the Year" Award - 2021

Additional Information

  • UK Automatic Driver's License with clean driving record
  • My hobbies include: cooking, gardening, travelling, amateur dramatics, and being a devoted wife to Richard and "cat mom" to Poppy

Timeline

Senior Veterinarian

A Crooks & Partners (CVS Ltd)
11.2020 - Current

Associate Veterinarian

A Crooks & Partners (CVS Ltd)
09.2014 - 11.2020

Bachelors Of Veterinary Medicine (BVetMed) -

Royal Veterinary College
09.2009 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Chestnut Hill College
09.2005 - 05.2009

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