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Owner
South Coast Veterinary Management Solutions
Long Beach, CA, United States
I am a veterinary management consultant and the owner/founder of South Coast Veterinary Management Solutions.
I have almost 20 years of experience working in the veterinary field. I am a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager, I am credentialed in HR for California (PHRca), and I am also a Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional.
I am very active within the veterinary profession and was the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association’s 2018 Paraprofessional of the year. And I have served on the Board of Trustees for the SCVMA since 2020.
In 2011 I co-founded the North Orange County Veterinary Hospital manager’s group. I help organize our monthly meetings and help provide quality education to our local managers. I am also one of the founders and on the board of the SoCal Veterinary Manager's Network. I love helping other managers and team members grow within the veterinary profession.
I have published multiple articles in DVM360.com, Veterinary Team Brief, and veterinary economics. I have been a speaker at multiple conferences and symposiums, including ASEC’s Annual Symposium, California Veterinary Specialists Management/Technician Spring forum & Symposium, and Fur Paws Consulting Training Symposium. I was a featured speaker on how to create a Cat Friendly Practice with Ceva Animal Health, at the 2016 AVSG Wet Lab as well as AAFP’s 2019 National Conference. I have presented at local, state and national conferences on a variety of topics as well.
Becoming a veterinary management consultant allows me to do what I love best, which is helping other veterinary professionals grow their business.
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Monday, February 20, 2023
10:35 AM – 12:25 PM
Monday, February 20, 2023
4:35 PM – 5:25 PM
Monday, February 20, 2023
5:35 PM – 6:25 PM
