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Sara Nice

Sterling

Summary

Operations-focused Veterinary Leader with 12+ years of experience in specialty, emergency, and general practice environments. Proven success in team supervision, surgical coordination, controlled substance compliance, staff scheduling, and workflow optimization. Skilled in improving operational efficiency, enhancing client experience, and supporting revenue growth. Currently pursuing A.S. in Psychology with a minor in Biology to further strengthen leadership and organizational effectiveness.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Lead & Surgical Coordinator

Willow Animal Hospital
Warrenton, VA
11.2022 - Current
  • Oversee daily workflow for technical and reception teams to maximize efficiency and patient throughput
  • Create and manage staff schedules to maintain coverage and reduce overtime exposure
  • Coordinate surgical services from scheduling through discharge, ensuring compliance and client communication
  • Maintain accurate controlled substance logs, ensuring 100% audit compliance
  • Train and mentor clinical and administrative team members, improving protocol adherence and team performance
  • Prepare and review financial estimates with clients to increase transparency and treatment acceptance
  • Assist with software implementation and operational improvements

Shift Lead & Team Trainer

CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets
Vienna, VA
09.2016 - 09.2022
  • Supervised and trained new team members, ensuring consistent onboarding and protocol compliance
  • Optimized daily appointment scheduling to maintain workflow and minimize bottlenecks
  • Served as liaison between clinical team and management to improve communication and efficiency
  • Supported specialty service growth through local marketing representation
  • Maintained medical documentation standards and compliance procedures

Emergency & Surgical Settings

Earlier Roles
2011 - 2016

Progressed from Veterinary Assistant to Veterinary Technician in high-volume emergency and referral settings, developing strong operational insight, team collaboration skills, and client communication expertise.

Additional Experience

Veterinary Assistant – Veterinary Surgical Referral Practice (2015-2016)

Veterinary Technician - Prince William Emergency Clinic (2014-2016)
Veterinary Assistant – Internal Medicine Practice (2013–2015)
Veterinary Assistant – Countryside Animal Clinic (2011–2013)

Education

Psychology (minor in Biology)

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA
12-2026

Skills

  • Practice Operations Management
  • Staff Scheduling & Workforce Planning
  • Team Training & Performance Coaching
  • Revenue Cycle Support (Estimates, Invoicing, Collections)
  • Controlled Substance Compliance (DEA)
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Client Experience & Retention
  • Inventory & Supply Oversight

Timeline

Shift Lead & Surgical Coordinator

Willow Animal Hospital
11.2022 - Current

Shift Lead & Team Trainer

CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets
09.2016 - 09.2022

Emergency & Surgical Settings

Earlier Roles
2011 - 2016

Psychology (minor in Biology)

Northern Virginia Community College
Sara Nice