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Ruth Draper

Lincoln,Lincs

Summary

Dedicated professional specializing in conflict resolution, patient confidentiality, and customer service. Proven track record in managing stressful situations and emergencies while ensuring compliance in record-keeping and staff scheduling. Expertise in practice management software drives operational efficiency. Aiming to utilize skills in a dynamic healthcare setting to enhance patient care and organizational effectiveness.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work history

Practice manager

Nick Bowen Equine Vet MRCVS
Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
2025.06 - Current
  • Facilitated successful audits through meticulous record-keeping and documentation.
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients through excellent communication skills.
  • Oversaw procurement of office supplies for smooth day-to-day operations.
  • Ensured timely invoicing and payment collection from patients, maintaining financial stability of the practice.
  • Developed and maintained practice insurance policies in liaison with insurers and professional advisers.

Practice manager

Thornton Wright Equine Vets
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
2023.11 - 2025.07
  • Reduced waiting times by overhauling appointment booking procedures.
  • Ensured timely invoicing and payment collection from patients, maintaining financial stability of the practice.
  • Fostered strong relationships with patients through excellent communication skills.
  • Developed comprehensive operational policies to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Developed and maintained practice insurance policies in liaison with insurers and professional advisers.

Practice Manager

Thornton Equine (Nick Bowen)
Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
2017.03 - 2023.11
  • Assisted in every aspect of setting up of new veterinary practice and growing the practice.
  • Organise the day to day appointments
  • Taking payments over the phone and reconcile banking
  • Ensured timely invoicing and payment collection from patients, maintaining financial stability of the practice.
  • Oversaw procurement of office supplies for smooth day-to-day operations.
  • Managed staffing schedules, ensuring optimal coverage during peak times.
  • Assist with veterinary procedures
  • Assisting referral veterinary surgeons with surgical procedures
  • Care & cleaning of equipment and arranging for regular servicing of equipment

Freelance Groom/Rider

Self employed
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
2015.09 - 2017.03

Breaking in horses and preparation for sale

Field investigation officer

Abbott Laboritories
Oxford, Oxfordshire
2001.04 - 2007.09
  • Conducted thorough investigations on reported incidents, ensuring accountability.
  • Improved case clearance rate with meticulous evidence gathering techniques.
  • Compiled detailed investigation reports for case resolution.
  • Prepared comprehensive records of findings, aiding in swift case resolution.
  • Maintained records for large number of investigations in line with reporting practices.
  • Coordinated varied caseloads with American team and progressed cases within agreed deadlines and parameters.

Yard manager

Straight Mile Farm Equine Hospital
Reading, Berkshire
1999.04 - 2001.04

Ran all aspects of the yard at a large equine hospital.

I assisted in theatre regularly, preparing theatre and assisting with monitor of the horses recovery.

Groom

Mr & Mrs Hood
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
1994.10 - 1999.03

Education

Certificate in Principles of Business Administrati - Business administration

Bishop Burton College
Beverley
08/2025 - 01/2026

O Level Grade A - Mathematics

Branston Community College
Lincoln, Lincolnshire

O Level Grade B - English Language

Branston Community College
Lincoln, Lincolnshire

O Level Grade B - English Language

Branston Community College
Lincoln, Lincolnshire

O Level Grade B - Geography

Branston Community College
Lincoln, Lincolnshire

O Level Grade B - History

Branston Community College
Lincoln, Lincolnshire

O Level Grade B - Sociology

Branston Community College
Lincoln, Lincolnshire

British Horse Society Assistant Instructor -

BHS
Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Level 4 Stable management - Equine

BHS
Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Skills

  • Good rapour with clients
  • Conflict Resolution (VDS CDP course)
  • Capable of handling stressful/ emergency situations
  • Patient confidentiality understanding
  • Staff rotas and scheduling
  • Record-keeping compliance
  • Customer service techniques
  • Practice management software mastery

Timeline

Practice manager

Nick Bowen Equine Vet MRCVS
2025.06 - Current

Practice manager

Thornton Wright Equine Vets
2023.11 - 2025.07

Practice Manager

Thornton Equine (Nick Bowen)
2017.03 - 2023.11

Freelance Groom/Rider

Self employed
2015.09 - 2017.03

Field investigation officer

Abbott Laboritories
2001.04 - 2007.09

Yard manager

Straight Mile Farm Equine Hospital
1999.04 - 2001.04

Groom

Mr & Mrs Hood
1994.10 - 1999.03

Certificate in Principles of Business Administrati - Business administration

Bishop Burton College
08/2025 - 01/2026

O Level Grade A - Mathematics

Branston Community College

O Level Grade B - English Language

Branston Community College

O Level Grade B - English Language

Branston Community College

O Level Grade B - Geography

Branston Community College

O Level Grade B - History

Branston Community College

O Level Grade B - Sociology

Branston Community College

British Horse Society Assistant Instructor -

BHS

Level 4 Stable management - Equine

BHS
Ruth Draper