Brandon Greene
Queens,NY
Summary
Highly trained and experienced Veterinarian Assistant looking to expand on his overall knowledge and capabilities. Demonstrated success in building strong and trusting rapport with pet owners illustrated over 10 years of expertise. Adept in fostering positive relationships with staff and managing tasks. Ready to apply to a dynamic new position within a great organization that benefits all thru groundbreaking study and research.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
The Toby project
New York, NY
06.2016 - Current
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
Senior Veterinary Assistant
ASPCA
New York, NY
02.2010 - 12.2020
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes into surgi-packs for autoclave sterilization.
- Provided direct care for animal patients in post-operative recovery, closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries.
- Assessed health conditions, symptoms and history of cats and dogs and delivered treatment.
- Liaised with pet owners, asking appropriate questions and listening carefully to understand symptoms and explain treatment options.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, education on treatment protocols and general procedures.
- Peer training new team members and mentor other SVA staff.
- Licensed CDL truck driver
Back-up Manager Food Distribution
ASPCA
Bronx, NY
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Planned and prepared workflow schedules, delegating tasks for up to 10-member team in 3 separate locations.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
- Managed personnel scheduling, facilitating adequate coverage to meet demand.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Balanced materials, secured containers and verified weight limits of loads to avoid safety or compliance issues.
- Performed loading and offloading of trucks, utilizing pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Ordered and stocked adequate materials to avoid shortages.
- Entered data into Microsoft Excel to keep all calendars updated.
Veterinary Assistant
Lefferts Animal Hospital
Queens, NY
07.2005 - 01.2010
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes into surgi-packs for autoclave sterilization.
- Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering all important data into system.
- Provided direct care for animal patients in post-operative recovery, closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Triaged incoming patients arriving for scheduled appointments or on emergent bases to route to appropriate surgeon or treatment area.
- Supervised waiting area, mopped floors, and rearranged magazines to maintain office.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries.
- Provided assistance and support to owners during end-stage pet illnesses, delivering comfort, compassion and kind words.
- Trained and mentored incoming new hires.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Bowne High School
Flushing, NY08.2002
Some College (No Degree) -
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
Long Island City, NYSkills
- CDL Licensed Driver
- Air Brake Certification
- Proficient in Excel, Air table, Box
- New employee training
- Post-surgical clean up and OR sanitation
- General anesthesia recovery
- Elizabethan collar application
- Feline towel restraint
- Vital signs
- Medical history
- Spay and neuter surgeries
- Client education
- Explaining treatment
Timeline
Back-up Manager Food Distribution
ASPCA
03.2020 - 09.2020
Truck Driver
The Toby project
06.2016 - Current
Senior Veterinary Assistant
ASPCA
02.2010 - 12.2020
Veterinary Assistant
Lefferts Animal Hospital
07.2005 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
John Bowne High School
Some College (No Degree) -
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York