Priscilla Shimura
PhD, PGCert (ECC), LVT (RVT), VPH, DVM
- Role
- Medical Director at Berkeley Dog And Cat Hospital
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Priscilla Shimura
Priscilla Megumi Ueno Shimura, D.V.M, V.P.H, Ph.D, L.V.T./R.V.T.(US),PGCert in ECC,…
Experience
Medical Director
Oct 2024 — Present · Berkeley, CA, US
Berkeley Dog and Cat Hospital, located in Berkeley, California, is a trusted name in veterinary medicine with nearly five decades of service. As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we uphold the highest standards of patient care and client service in the Animal Hospital Services sector. Our organization, operating for approximately 49 years, specializes in pets and other animal specialties and has established itself as a leader in the agricultural services industry.As the Medical Director of Berkeley Dog and Cat Hospital, I have been leading the team since October 2024, overseeing all clinical decision-making, establishing and maintaining medical protocols, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional veterinary care. I manage a dedicated team of approximately 50 employees, fostering collaboration, professional development, and operational excellence to support our mission of providing outstanding care to pets and their families.Since joining the hospital, I have focused on sustaining our annual revenues while driving operational and strategic initiatives to support continued growth. Our financial trends have shown resilience, with a notable spike in business during 2021, followed by a stabilization phase in recent years. My leadership has been instrumental in navigating this stabilization, ensuring adaptability to market shifts while maintaining a strong commitment to service excellence and team growth.In my role, I integrate medical expertise with strategic management to drive the hospital’s success and uphold its legacy of excellence. My efforts are directed not only at optimizing clinical care but also at identifying opportunities for growth and fostering resilience in an ever-evolving industry.
Education
Universidade Federal do Paraná
Residency
2001 — 2002
International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studied
Postgraduate Degree
2023 — 2024
Universidade Estadual de Londrina
DVM
1996 — 2000
Universidade de São Paulo
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
2003 — 2008
miEducation
Ultrasound Certification
2024 — 2024
Universidade Estadual Paulista 'Júlio de Mesquita Filho'
Residency
2000 — 2001
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC)
Postdoctoral Fellow/ Visiting Professor
2009 — 2010
University of Cincinnati
Research Scientist
2009 — 2010
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Research fellow and Doctor of Philosophy
2006 — 2007
Skills
- Microbiology
- Flow Cytometry
- Elisa
- Laboratory
- Western Blot
- Biotechnology
- Western Blotting
- Laboratory Skills
- In Vivo
- Drug Discovery
- In Vitro
- Immunology
- Assay Development
- Biochemistry
- Clinical Research
- Immunohistochemistry
- Tissue Culture
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