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Objective
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To
satisfy the curious
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Experience
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1993–Present Relief
Veterinarian All over Texas
Had
enjoyed doing relief so, went back to it because flexible
scheduling allowed time to spend with my boys for home school
activities, sports, scouts, etc. I keep doing it because I like
the variability and flexible schedule.
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1992–1993
1/3 Partner San
Antonio, TX
Became
partners with my bosses and bought another clinic.
Worked
to grow the business. Learned more about problems of clinic
ownership.
Resigned
associate position and was voted out of partnership as a result.
(Details upon request)
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1990–1993
Associate San
Antonio, TX
Worked
on straight commission, therefore, learned to be quicker and more
efficient; began to rely on use of estimates prior to performing
any services, and became strict with "Payment due from
client when services are rendered" policy.
Very
busy, progressive clinic. Lots of diagnostics and surgeries.
Further
developed skills of recommending needed services.
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1990–1991
Relief Veterinarian San
Antonio, TX
Began
it while "between jobs".
Learned
to really like the variety and scheduling opportunities.
Continued
fulfilling engagements already booked after being offered
associate position.
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1988–1990
Associate San
Antonio, TX
Upper-middle
class clientele; able to extend diagnostic skills.
Did
some of our own night-time emergencies.
Two
clinics merged, position deleted.
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1987–1988
Associate
Houston, TX
High
volume-low priced clinic, mostly "blue collar" type
clients.
Gained
lots of surgical experience.
Learned
I didn’t like living in Houston
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1986–1987
Associate
Austin, TX
Had
a smart boss/mentor; learned a lot about medicine, business, the
art of practice and co-worker interactions.
Clientele
varied from homeless persons and college students to large
business owners and elected politicians. Began developing ability
to cater to all income levels.
Did
some of our own emergency calls.
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Education
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1974–1986
Texas A&M University College Station, TX
B.S.
Biomedical Science
B.S.
Veterinary Science
D.V.M.
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Interests
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Computers
(everything but programming), shooting sports, pistol bullet
reloading, nutrition, religion, music, education, the boys’
activities.
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Personal
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Christian.
Sixth generation Texan. Although born/raised in Austin, I think
Rush L. is a “Moderate”. Married since 1986. Two
boys, '88 and '92 models. Former Assistant Scoutmaster. That’s
enough for this forum. Want to know more? Just ask!
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