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ABOUT JEFF THOREN

Jeff's Biography

Jeff Thoren, DVM, ACC founded Gifted Leaders, LLC in 2005.  His personal mission is to empower individuals and to transform organizations by emphasizing effective leadership and nurturing a positive and inspiring team culture.

This passion for leadership and effective organizational culture has developed over a 26-year professional career including experience in both private and corporate sectors.  An International Coach Federation (ICF) certified coach trained at the Adler School of Professional Coaching, Jeff has a strong interest in liberating personal and organizational potential, particularly through coaching relationships with individuals and teams.

Jeff is an editorial advisory board member for Exceptional Veterinary Team as well as a regular contributor of articles on leadership and coaching.  He is a group facilitator and presenter for the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Veterinary Leadership Experience and is a regular speaker and workshop facilitator for veterinary organizations including: Veterinary Specialists in Private Practice, the Veterinary Management Group, the North American Veterinary Conference, the Wild West Veterinary Conference, and the American Association of Feline Practitioners.

A graduate of Washington State University with a bachelor's degree in Veterinary Science (1981) and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree (1984), Dr. Thoren worked as an associate veterinarian in small animal practice in western Washington from 1984-87. In 1987, he left private practice to serve as a Professional Service Representative with Hill's Pet Nutrition. He stayed with Hill's until 1994 when he joined Novartis Animal Health as the Regional Technical Manager for the Pacific Sales Region before moving to Greensboro , NC as Associate Manager of Professional Services in 1995. He became Manager of Professional Services in 1998.

From October 2000 through June 2005, Jeff served as the Director of Professional Recruitment and Development for Pet’s Choice, Inc., a family of 46 community veterinary hospitals and specialty practices in five U.S. States.  His primary goal there was to help transform Pet’s Choice into an employer of choice within the veterinary profession.

Jeff’s Unique Qualities:
  • Enthusiastic and imaginative.

  • Known for creative, innovative thinking.

  • Sees future possibilities, has insight and long-range vision.

  • Excels at building trust, influencing others, and developing professional relationships.

  • Enjoys coaching and teaching, helping people to develop their potential.

  • Demonstrates focus and commitment.

  • Enjoys learning, considering new ideas, reading and writing.

  • Wants to make a significant contribution and to have a purpose beyond a paycheck.

  • Described by Pet’s Choice senior executive as “the conscience” of the organization providing direction and balance to the system.

Jeff lives in sunny Chandler, AZ.

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