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BRIANA MCHALE

Thousand Oaks,CA

Summary

Dedicated Veterinary Assistant with several years of experience providing exceptional care to animals. Skilled in medical terminology, patient assessment and laboratory procedures. Possesses strong communication and customer service skills from years of working with youth. Committed to delivering the highest quality of care. I aim to become an RN and work in a skilled nursing facility.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mentor, At-Risk Youth

Ascend Healthcare
04.2023 - Current
  • Supported teens aged 12-17
  • Walked them through day to day activities
  • Supported them through sobriety
  • Was responsible for the safety and well being of the group
  • Was responsible for maintaining the group dynamics

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Animal Hospital
12.2017 - 04.2023
  • Collaborated with veterinary team to perform emergency treatment on injured and sick animals
  • Worked under general supervision to perform dental procedures, assist in patient care, create treatment plans, place bandages, and fill medications
  • Performed post-operative nursing care and pain management
  • Aided with radiographs - operated machinery and restrained pets
  • Educated clients on recommended treatments and diagnoses, provided excellent customer service
  • Liased with veterinarian to assist in pre-surgical exams and during surgery - as both an assistant as well as an anesthetic monitor
  • Performed enemas, catheterizations, ear flushes, intravenous fluids, eye stains, tonometry, blood draws, vaccinations, subcutaneous fluids, and administered medications
  • Performed laboratory and diagnostic testing
  • Performed office and reception duties such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and assisting customers

Resident Camp Director

Boys And Girls Club Of Conejo Valley
07.2017 - 08.2022

• Director of the 8th and 9th grade program.

• In charge of program structure, management of counselors, and handling any escalated camper issues

Membership Services Coordinator

Conejo Valley YMCA
04.2016 - 12.2017
  • Built sustainable relationships and trust with customer accounts using open and interactive communication
  • Processed customer adjustments and took payments to manage financial accounts
  • Answered phone calls, managed membership accounts, registered clients for programs, handled monetary transactions, maintained client atmosphere

Summer Camp Staff Member

Conejo Valley YMCA
08.2010 - 08.2017
  • Resident Camp Counselor for Camp Oakhurst and Camp Sequoia Lake for grades 3-5 from 2010-2015.
  • Summer Day Camp Counselor in 2016 for grades 3-5. Assistant Day Camp Director for grades 8 and 9 in summer of 2017
  • Adhered to proper adult and child ratios to maintain heightened safety awareness on field trips.
  • Identified and responded appropriately to camp participant behavior issues.
  • Communicated with parents to provide camper updates and answer questions about camp activities.
  • Administered first aid according to prescribed procedures and notified emergency medical personnel when necessary.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal Biology

University of California - Davis
Davis, CA
06.2015

Skills

  • Childcare
  • Compassionate Care
  • Classroom Discipline
  • Phone Inquiries
  • Scheduling
  • Team Collaboration

Certification

Certified Medication Techinician

Timeline

Mentor, At-Risk Youth

Ascend Healthcare
04.2023 - Current

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Animal Hospital
12.2017 - 04.2023

Resident Camp Director

Boys And Girls Club Of Conejo Valley
07.2017 - 08.2022

Membership Services Coordinator

Conejo Valley YMCA
04.2016 - 12.2017

Summer Camp Staff Member

Conejo Valley YMCA
08.2010 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Animal Biology

University of California - Davis

Certified Medication Techinician

BRIANA MCHALE