Krista Fuld
North Hollywood, CA 91602
818-***-****- Cell
Summary Dedicated to meeting objectives and providing excellent service to
clients. Strong interpersonal skills Detail oriented and enjoys solving
problems for clients. Able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks while
working either independently or as a team member.
Work History
California Animal Hospital - Prefurred Pet Care Oct 2011 - Jan 2012
. Decreased Accounts Receivable by 42%
. Reception hiring, training and termination
. Established regular DVM/Management Meetings
. Attentive and responsive to client issues
Animal Medical Center
Hospital Manager Sept 2010- Oct 2011
. Decreased Accounts Receivable by 31%
. Reception hiring, training and termination
. Scheduling staff
. Founded the San Fernando Valley Veterinary Hospital Manager Group
VCA Acacia
Receptionist March 2009 -Sept 2010
. Assisted in attaining AAHA recertification
. Sent to 5 other hospitals to assist in training on a computer program
conversion
Cryan Veterinary Hospital
Office Manager Feb 2008-August 2008
* Upgraded reception personnel.
* Created an Accounts Receivable protocol which led to a 30% drop in
receivables
* Responsible for entire scheduling of technical and non-technical staff
* Initiating procedures and protocols systems
Hospital Manager July 2004 - Feb 2008
VCA Main Street
VCA El Rancho Animal Hospital
* Find, hire, train, and discipline personnel. Worked with personnel to
develop their hospital skills and personal professional goals
* Established regular team meeting and in house continuing education
meetings
* Created Training Manuals for receptionists and assistants and a
technician skill checklist for standardized training.
* Responsible for maintaining support staff payroll budget and meeting
those numbers
* Attained AAHA certification for VCA El Rancho and AAHA Recertification
for VCA Main Street
* Presented Accounts Receivable protocol for adoption by other managers in
the region
* Coordinated courtesy boarding for pets displaced by the fires of 2007,
Coordinated Rescue Pet Fair with the participation of 10 rescue
organizations
Practice Manager April 2003 - June 2004
Creature Comforts Animal Clinic
* Increased gross revenue 12% over previous year
* Planned and coordinated a successful clinic open house including
promotional giveaways resulting in 18 new clients
* Coordinated and executed a public seminar including publicity
* Find, hire, train, and discipline personnel. Cooperatively work with
personnel to develop their hospital skills and personal professional
goals.
* Established regular team meeting and in house continuing education
meetings
* Supervised a change in computer programs allowing a smooth transition
* Instituted a computer time sheet program leading to a virtual
elimination of overtime.
Hospital Director October 2001-February 2003
Banfield the Pet Hospital of Bloomingdale, IL
* Made hospital profitable in 4 months. Increased gross revenue 12%,
net revenue 11.7% over previous year. Hospital recognized by Banfield
for success in client retention. Hospital operations exceeding
stretch business plan objectives. Operating income is up 14% over last
year and 340% over the budget plan.
* Improved operational efficiency and teamwork to serve more clients
with fewer staff. This included a 75% decrease in overtime costs and
total paraprofessional labor cost were 79% of budget plan. Developed
excellent working relations with all personnel.
* Structured client follow-up procedures.
* Find, hire, train, and discipline personnel. Cooperatively work with
personnel to develop their hospital skills and personal professional
goals.
* Created and instituted orientation plans and position training plans
for receptionists, nurses and nursing aides
Front Desk Manager- Emergency Department October 1999 - September 2001
Front Desk Coordinator September 1996 - October 1999
Columbus Veterinary Emergency Service/MedVet Associates
* Prioritize client flow based on animal's condition.
* Responsible for balancing financial transactions
* Scheduled emergency receptionists
* Initiated program to receive current information from referring
veterinarians
* Structured a program to gain feedback from veterinarians using our
services and
Implemented improvements based on responses
Education
Bachelor of Science in Equine Science with a minor in Business
Administration
Otterbein College, 1988