Alyssa Bruno
Medford,NY
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Banfield Pet Hospital
Lake Grove, NY
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations, ensuring animal comfort and safety.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests, including blood work and urinalysis, to support accurate diagnoses.
- Administered medications and vaccinations as directed by veterinary staff, maintaining thorough records.
- Educated pet owners on post-operative care and preventive health measures to enhance patient outcomes.
- Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Educated clients about preventative care, proper nutrition, and other essential aspects of pet health to promote responsible pet ownership.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Promoted animal health through conducting routine laboratory tests, such as blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
- Provided direct care to patients and assisted with procedures such as radiology, dentistry, critical care and anesthesia.
- Contributed to successful patient outcomes by closely monitoring vital signs during anesthesia administration for surgical procedures.
- Increased client satisfaction through clear communication of home care instructions for pet owners post-treatment or surgery.
- Provided valuable support to veterinarians during emergencies, enabling swift response to urgent medical situations for improved outcomes.
- Supported clinic operations by maintaining clean and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and surgical suites.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and skilled nursing assistance to veterinarians during medical procedures.
- Assisted veterinarian with wound treatment, administration of vaccines, and operations.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Maximized patient safety during dental cleanings by performing thorough oral examinations and utilizing proper cleaning techniques under veterinarian supervision.
- Improved teamwork among staff members by actively participating in team meetings and offering constructive feedback on clinic operations.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Virtual Veterinary Technician
Bond Vet
06.2024 - 10.2025
- Maintained accurate patient records using veterinary practice management..
- Educated clients on preventive care measures such as vaccination schedules, heartworm prevention, flea/tick control, dental hygiene, and nutrition guidelines.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns and answering questions about pet health and wellness.
- Documented patient history and treatment details, maintaining accurate and up-to-date medical records.
- Entered and processed patients’ prescriptions into internal system.
- Triaged patients to determine needs and urgency of care through phone, chat and email.
Veterinary Technician (Supervisor From 2012-2017)
Veterinary Care Group/ Former Antelyes Animal Hosp
Middle Village, NY
05.2004 - 01.2024
- Safely restrain and stabilize canine and feline patients during examination
- Monitor anesthetic machines and patients and collect manual vitals such as temperature, pulse, respiration, and CRT
- Triaged, assessed and stabilized emergency patients
- Prepare patients for dentals and surgeries and administer induction medications
- Performed dental prophylaxis and radiographs on patients and minor extractions
- Perform routine laboratory procedures such as chemistries, CBC's, urinalysis, cytologies, parasitologies and understand and interpret diagnostic slides and values
- Recommend products to sustain optimal wellness, including vitamins and supplements, dental cleanings, flea control, geriatric care and dietary measures to clients
- Prepared exam rooms and accurately recorded detailed histories, temperature, pulse and respiration values
- Established and managed daily/weekly/monthly schedules for the staff
- Recruited, interviewed and hired potential new employees
- Managed and maintained accurate stocking and ordering of inventory
- Established safety protocols for staff and maintenance standards for equipment
- Handled client complaints whether in person or through social media review sites
- Managed and maintained social medias for hospital IE: “company website, company Facebook and hospital smart phone APP.” Schedule and manage appointments
- Coordinate the flow of the hospital throughout the day to make sure clients' needs are met
- Maintained general cleanliness of the hospital.
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
PARK EAST ANIMAL HOSPITAL
10.2017 - 02.2019
- Safely restrain and stabilize canine and feline patients during examination
- Monitor anesthetic machines and patients and collect manual vitals such as temperature, pulse, respiration, and CRT
- Triaged, assessed and stabilized emergency patients
- Prepared patients for dentals and surgeries and administer induction medications
- Performed dental prophylaxis and radiographs on patients and minor extractions
- Established and managed daily/weekly/monthly schedules for the staff
- Assisted client care coordinators in scheduling appointments, procedures and taking payments.
Education
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY -
LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2009
Skills
- KNOWLEDGE OF IMPROMED/INFINITY/ CORNERSTONE SOFTWARE
- ANIMAL RESTRAINT
- EFFICIENT IN VENIPUNCTURE AND IV CATHETER PLACEMENT
- INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
- EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
- NURSING ANIMAL CARE
- ANESTHETIC MONITORING
- PRE/POST SURGICAL CARE
- CLIENT EDUCATION
- BILINGUAL (ENGLISH AND SPANISH)
References
Vanessa Gomez (former manager) 718 386 0655
Dr. Kiril Ivanov ( former medical director) 718 386 0655
Certification
Fear Free Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Banfield Pet Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Virtual Veterinary Technician
Bond Vet
06.2024 - 10.2025
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
PARK EAST ANIMAL HOSPITAL
10.2017 - 02.2019
Veterinary Technician (Supervisor From 2012-2017)
Veterinary Care Group/ Former Antelyes Animal Hosp
05.2004 - 01.2024
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY -
LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE