Laurel Williams
DVM, BSc (Hons)
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Dedicated veterinarian with over 20 year's successful small animal clinical experience; Empathetic professional relating to pet owners and listening carefully to concerns to determine best care protocols for individual health needs. Committed to providing high quality medicine; Conscientious worker, able to work effectively independently by setting priorities, multi-tasking and remaining focused; Adept at leading team-based veterinary care.
Experience
Lead Veterinarian - Banfield Pet Hospital - Altamonte Springs, FL
(2024-04)
- Provide mentorship and support to new veterinarians
- Coach, manage and support team members
- Maintained accurate records and ensure compliance with DEA regulatory standards
- Conduct routine wellness exams, diagnose illnesses, formulate treatment plans for companion animals
- Perform routine surgery and dental procedures
Associate Veterinarian - Banfield Pet Hospital - Altamonte Springs, FL
(2021-08)
- Provide quality care to all pets and adhere to medical standards
- Perform elective and non-elective surgeries including cystotomy, gastrotomy, enterotomy
- Form strong client relationships and effectively communicate information regarding their pet's health needs
Relief Veterinarian - VCA-Oshawa Animal Clinic - Oshawa, ON, Canada
(2019-07 - 2021-08)
- Provide preventative and wellness care, diagnose and treat illness and injuries for pets
- Educate pet owners about their pet health care needs, review diagnoses, and treatment plans
- Communicate diagnosis and treatment plans with hospital care team
Associate Veterinarian - King Hopkins Pet Hospital - Whitby, ON, Canada
(2015-06 - 2018-09)
- Small animal medicine- wellness, sick and emergency care
- Performed elective and non-elective small animal surgery (cystotomy, enterotomy, pyometra surgery)
- Performed dental extractions
- Introduced low cost spay/neuter program which increased clinic visibility and increased revenue
- Client education and communication
Relief Veterinarian/Locum - Greater Toronto Area Clinics - Toronto, ON, Canada
(2012-08 - 2015-06)
- Conduct thorough physical exams, and establish treatment plans, perform diagnostics on animals with a variety of illnesses
- Client education and communication
Associate Veterinarian - Mackay Animal Clinic - Whitby, ON, Canada
(2008-09 - 2012-06)
- Small animal medicine -preventative, sick and emergency care
- Performed elective and non-elective surgery
- Performed dental extractions
- Created and maintained DVM work schedule
Associate Veterinarian - Hilsboro Beach Animal Hospital - Deerfield Beach, FL
(2007-10 - 2008-07)
- Examined and treated sick, injured pets
- Conduct diagnostic tests as indicated for sick and injured pets, and as part of wellness care
- Used laser surgery for routine and non-elective surgery (c-section, cystotomy, enterotomy)
- Educated pet owners regarding different topics such as nutrition, behaviour and zoonotic diseases
Associate Veterinarian - Thickson Road Pet Hospital - Whitby, ON, Canada
(2002-10 - 2007-09)
- Examined animals to determine nature of disease or injury and treat surgically or medically
- Administered wellness and routine preventative care
- Small animal surgery and dentistry
- Improved hospital image by providing excellent client service
- Increased revenue from dental procedures by 20%
Primary Veterinarian - Banfield Pet Hospital - Atlanta, GA
(2001-09 - 2002-09)
- Small animal medicine and surgery
- Oversee hospital activities -staff scheduling, flow of clients, administrative procedures
- Worked diligently to rebuild client base and confidence for the clinic
- Increased hospital revenue/production over previous years' performance by 15%
Research Technologist - Sugar Industry Research Institute - Mandeville, Jamaica
(1994-10 - 1996-09)
- Supervised quality assurance testing of the final sugar products from the respective sugar factories
- Successfully assisted with the launch of the pilot project
Chemistry and Biology Laboratory Instructor - West Indies College - Mandeville, Jamaica
(1993-09 - 1994-09)
- Instructed the laboratory component of the Chemistry and Biology courses
- Implemented changes to the laboratory course leading to increased efficiency
Chemistry and Biology Teacher - Belair High School - Mandeville, Jamaica
(1992-09 - 1993-09)
- Taught Grades 9- 12 Chemistry and Biology
- Achieved one of the highest pass rates for Grade 12 chemistry exams
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine - University of Prince Edward Island, Atlantic Veterinary College
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biochemistry - University of the West Indies
