Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Leadership and Service
Timeline
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Lauren Geiger, DVM

Boulder

Summary

Experienced veterinarian specializing in small animal practice with a focus on internal medicine and surgery. Over 20 years of clinical experience, including routine surgeries and treatment plan implementation. Strong interpersonal skills foster effective communication with clients and team members. Dedicated to improving clinic efficiency and patient care standards.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Veterinarian

Eastlake Veterinary Services
Thornton
02.2025 - Current
  • Diagnosed and treated various animal health issues with care and precision.
  • Collaborated with veterinary technicians to provide high-quality patient care.
  • Educated pet owners on proper care, nutrition, and preventive health measures.
  • Performed surgical procedures under anesthesia with strict adherence to safety protocols.
  • Explained disease and condition diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment options to pet and animal owners to provide information for decision-making concerning care.

Medical Director

VCA All Pets Animal Hospital Lafayette
Lafayette
09.2016 - 12.2025
  • Directed leadership for veterinary hospital, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective management of associate veterinarians.
  • Cultivated teamwork environment to deliver high-quality veterinary care.
  • Guided AAHA re-certification process, enhancing hospital standards.
  • Conducted comprehensive veterinary duties, including physical exams and vaccinations for cats and dogs.
  • Managed extensive medical cases with thorough assessments.
  • Executed elective and non-elective surgical procedures for varied patient needs.
  • Administered acupuncture treatments to designated patients based on individual requirements.

Relief Veteriarian

Self
Boulder
01.2020 - 02.2025
  • Provided high-quality medical care to canine and feline patients in diverse general and urgent care practices throughout Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, New York, and Oregon.
  • Adapted quickly to new hospital settings, staff, and workflows, maintaining efficiency and excellent patient outcomes in both high- and low-volume environments.
  • Performed a wide range of procedures, including routine and internal medicine workups, and wellness/preventive care.
  • Developed strong client communication skills by building trust, and delivering clear, empathetic guidance in unfamiliar clinical settings.
  • Contributed to practice success by offering reliable short- and long-term relief coverage, often requested for repeat engagements due to professionalism and performance.
  • Mentored support staff and newer veterinarians in clinical skills, case management, and hospital operations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge in diagnostics, therapeutics, and practice technologies.
  • Gained broad exposure to different practice management systems, treatment protocols, and client demographics.

Intern Medical Director/Trainer

VCA All Pets Boulder Animal Hospital
Boulder
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Provided support for the veterinary hospital, hospital team and hospital manager. Participated in the hiring process to develop the hospital team. Ran staff and doctor meetings to improve continuity in the hospital.

Veterinarian

Alpine Hospital For Animals
Boulder
10.2015 - 09.2016
  • Conducting all responsibilities of a veterinarian, including seeing cats, dogs for physical exams and vaccines, working up extensive medical cases, performing surgery, handling daytime emergencies. Performing laser therapy and acupuncture on appropriate patients.

Veterinarian

Ken Katz, DVM, PC (Superior)
Superior
04.2014 - 07.2015
  • Conducting all responsibilities of a veterinarian, including seeing cats, dogs and exotics for physical exams and vaccines and emergencies. Working up extensive medical cases. Performing elective and non-elective surgery. Using Laser therapy in managing cases. Managing staff schedules.

Veterinarian

Allbrick Veterinary Clinic
Federal Heights
12.2009 - 04.2014
  • Conducting all responsibilities of a veterinarian, including seeing cats and dogs for physical exams and vaccines, working up extensive medical cases and performing surgery. Planning and running monthly doctor meetings to ensure continuity between doctors. Starting new and improved surgery and medical protocols that benefited the doctors, the patients and the income of the practice.

Veterinarian

Banfield Pet Hospital
Boulder
09.2008 - 10.2009
  • Conducting all responsibilities of a veterinarian, including seeing cats and dogs for physical exams and vaccines, working up extensive medical cases and performing surgery. Planning and running monthly doctor meetings to ensure continuity between doctors. Starting new and improved surgery and medical protocols that benefited the doctors, the patients and the income of the practice.

Education

Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine -

Ross University School Of Veterinary Medicine
West Indies
05-2005

Bachelor of Science - Biology

SUNY At Binghamton
Binghamton, NY
05-2001

Skills

  • Medical case management
  • Veterinary diagnostics
  • Surgical procedures
  • Staff mentoring
  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Client relations

Certification

  • Member of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
  • Education Commission Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) certified.
  • Licensed by the State of Colorado, State of Utah, State of New Mexico, State of New York.
  • Licensed by the Drug Enforcement Agency
  • Certified by the USDA
  • Certified to perform Veterinary Acupuncture
  • Fear Free Certified

References

Available upon request

Leadership and Service

Board Member
Relief Veterinary Medical Association - State Advocacy Chair
October 2022- Present

  • Collaborate with national and state-level veterinary organizations to represent the unique needs of relief veterinarians in legislative and regulatory matters.
  • Advocate for fair labor policies, licensure portability, and equitable access to professional resources for relief practitioners.
  • Provide veterinary field insight to help shape policy recommendations and support effective legislative engagement.
  • Contribute to RVMA's mission of supporting relief veterinarians through professional development, representation, and community-building.

Board Member 

Colorado Veterinary Medical Association -  Advocacy Commission 

  • Joined the CVMA Advocacy Commission to advise on statewide legislative priorities impacting veterinary professionals and animal welfare.
  • Engage with policymakers, stakeholders, and CVMA leadership to promote evidence-based veterinary policy.
  • Help shape strategic advocacy initiatives that support the profession across Colorado, including scope of practice, access to care, and public health issues.

Timeline

Associate Veterinarian

Eastlake Veterinary Services
02.2025 - Current

Relief Veteriarian

Self
01.2020 - 02.2025

Intern Medical Director/Trainer

VCA All Pets Boulder Animal Hospital
01.2018 - 06.2018

Medical Director

VCA All Pets Animal Hospital Lafayette
09.2016 - 12.2025

Veterinarian

Alpine Hospital For Animals
10.2015 - 09.2016

Veterinarian

Ken Katz, DVM, PC (Superior)
04.2014 - 07.2015

Veterinarian

Allbrick Veterinary Clinic
12.2009 - 04.2014

Veterinarian

Banfield Pet Hospital
09.2008 - 10.2009

Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine -

Ross University School Of Veterinary Medicine

Bachelor of Science - Biology

SUNY At Binghamton
Lauren Geiger, DVM