Blaine Brandon

Assisted in all types of clinically scheduled procedures on cows and bulls such as, prolapse, c-section, semen testing/collecting, treatment for footrot

• Assisted veterinary technicians with animal restraint and exam room preparation at Central Dakota Animal Clinic.
• Prepared supplies, instruments, and treatment areas for daily patient care routines.
• Monitored animals during appointments, documenting behavior changes and communicating findings to clinic staff to support treatment decisions.

Packed necessary cattle drugs for veterinary procedures and prepared the chute for working cattle.

• Recorded basic patient information and updated charts under technician guidance.
• Supported medication administration and sample collection during veterinary visits.
• Comforted pets and assisted clients during check-in and discharge at the clinic.
• Ensured proper handling of animals when transferring them from cages to examination tables or other areas within the clinic.
• Aided in medical treatments, including wound cleaning, bandaging, splinting, and dental care, ensuring proper care and recovery.
• Assisted veterinarians in examining and treating animals.
• Maintained cleanliness of exam rooms between appointments; stocked shelves with necessary supplies.
• Informed pet owners about proper nutrition, exercise habits, and preventative healthcare measures to promote overall animal wellness.
• Cleaned and sterilized instruments used in medical procedures according to established protocols.
• Provided support for surgeries, including prepping the animal and surgical area.

• Rode horseback to move cattle between pens, gates, and working areas.
• Sorted cattle for feeding, shipping, and herd management tasks.
• Monitored cattle health and behavior across Foote Land and Cattle pastures.
• Checked fences, water sources, and pasture conditions during daily rides.
• Assisted with cattle gathering, branding, and processing work.
• Reported injured, sick, or stray cattle to ranch supervisors.
• Maintained saddles, tack, and riding gear for daily use.
• Assisted with the unloading and loading of pen shipments.
• Assisted in troubleshooting any problems that arose during deliveries.