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Aida Catarina Ferreira

@aidacatarinaferreira

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Veterinary leader with expertise in clinical practice and business growth.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior management role that fosters innovation and growth.

I am a dedicated veterinary professional with a strong foundation in clinical practice, having transitioned into leadership and management roles. As the Clinical Lead at Vet-AI’s Joii, I successfully guided my team through significant growth, achieving RCVS accreditation and increasing our client base and revenue substantially. My experience in developing business strategies and fostering partnerships has equipped me with the skills to drive innovation and optimize performance in veterinary practices.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to recruit and retain top talent while implementing effective training and mentorship programs. I have authored over 100 protocols and standard operating procedures, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. My commitment to enhancing client engagement and retention has led to the development of successful subscription models and marketing strategies, ultimately boosting profitability and client satisfaction.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Clinical Lead & Head Veterinary Surgeon

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Vet-AI’s Veterinary Department (Joii)

May 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)

As Clinical Lead, I spearheaded the practice's growth, achieving RCVS accreditation and increasing monthly revenue by 300%. I implemented successful marketing strategies, optimized practice management software, and established a structured training program for staff development.

Leadership Veterinary Medicine Business Development Practice Management Software Client Engagement RCVS Accreditation Marketing Strategies

Remote Veterinary Consultant

Barkyn, KnockPet, Pawsquad, Vet on the Net

Jul 2021 - May 2023 (1 year 10 months)

Conducted remote consultations to enhance accessibility of veterinary services while developing client engagement strategies that improved online service adoption and retention.

Telemedicine Remote Consultations Client Engagement Veterinary Veterinary Medicine Communication Skills Problem Solving Customer Service

Assistant Veterinary Surgeon

Royal Veterinary College

Jan 2022 - May 2023 (1 year 4 months)

Provided first-opinion clinical care while enhancing student learning through innovative teaching methodologies, improving engagement and knowledge retention among final-year veterinary students.

Learning Methodologies Veterinary Medicine First Opinion Practice Knowledge Retention Team Collaboration Patient Care Communication Skills

Film Set Veterinary Supervisor

Freelance

Jul 2020 - Jan 2023 (2 years 6 months)

Supervised animal welfare on film sets, ensuring compliance with safety and ethical guidelines while maintaining high standards of animal care.

Compliance Veterinary Medicine Communication Skills Problem Solving Team Collaboration

Rotating Intern

Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists

Jul 2019 - Jun 2020 (11 months)

Managed complex referral cases during my internship, enhancing my clinical and leadership skills while contributing to ongoing education through organized journal clubs and seminars.

Leadership Veterinary Medicine Referrals Continuing Education Team Collaboration Problem Solving Patient Care

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Improve International

OCQ(V), Veterinary Practice

2024 -

Achieved OCQ(V) in Companion Animals, focusing on improving veterinary practices and animal care standards.

Cranfield School of Management

Management Course, Management

2025 -

Participated in the Help to Grow Management Course, focusing on developing management skills and strategic business growth in veterinary practices.

University of Liverpool

Postgraduate Certificate in Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

2022 - 2023

Completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Internal Medicine (CertAVP), enhancing expertise in veterinary internal medicine and clinical practice.

University of Porto

Master’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine

2012 - 2014

Completed a Master's Degree in Veterinary Medicine, focusing on advanced veterinary practices and clinical skills necessary for effective animal care.