Hi, I’m
Brittany Poulo
Saint Petersburg,FL
Summary
Altruistic, detail oriented professional seeking the ability to use proven success working with animals in a career setting.
• 10+ years experience in animal care through previous employment as a Veterinary Technician/Assistant, volunteer work, fostering, independent pet services, and pet care through a company.
• Experienced in working with animals needing medication orally and injected, as well as animals exhibiting behavioral issues.
• A passionate team player, quick learner, proven excellent communication skills, and a natural leader comfortable with taking on leadership roles.
•Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Gulf Animal Hospital
Veterinary Technician
2022.04 - 2022.12 (8 months)
Job overview
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
- Euthanized terminally ill patients.
- Restrained animals safely during exams and procedures.
- Collected, prepared and labeled samples for laboratory testing, culture and microscopic examination.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
Friends of Strays
Foster Parent
2020.10 - Current (3 years & 11 months)
Job overview
- Successfully fostered several dogs with a wide range of temperaments, showing them love and compassion while simultaneously house and crate training them
- Understood to give some animals time and space once entering the foster home and has a deep understanding of animal behavior after trauma from over 10 years of volunteer experience at various animal shelters
- Used positive training techniques to train dogs showing behavior problems
- Maintained a clean and sterile home environment.
- Kept animals healthy and socialized by providing regular exercises and walks
- Collaborated with shelter staff to develop new initiatives to improve animals' quality of life
- Assisted with adoption process by providing information about animals to potential adopters
Rover.com
Dog Sitter
2019.04 - 2021.12 (2 years & 8 months)
Job overview
- Handled 3 dogs and 2 kittens at once for extended period of time showcasing ability to multitask
- Provided animals with daily grooming, multiple walks (always at least 3) and mental enrichment activities
- Continued contact throughout each stay with owners providing daily pictures and videos of their pets.
- Completed documentation regarding animals for future reference and improved care
- Monitored training, made notes and reported back to guardian regarding progress
- Followed pet care instructions, dietary needs, and medication regimens
North Jersey Aquatics Club
Senior Swim Instructor
2016.01 - 2019.09 (3 years & 8 months)
Job overview
- Provided leadership and mentoring skills to new and junior employees
- Created safe, fun and engaging lesson plans for swimmers aged 3 months - 70+ years old tailored to their unique learning styles, temperament in the water, knowledge and goals
- Adequately filed and organized invoices and oversaw scheduling
- Developed a deep knowledge of first aid and safety guidelines including CPR certification
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
Education
Eckerd College
College Degree from Psychology and Human Development
Randolph High School , Randolph Township, NJ
High school diploma or GED
06.2015
Skills
- Time Management (5 years)
- Leadership (4 years)
- Writing Skills (6 years)
- Microsoft Excel (4 years)
- Volunteer management (6 years)
- Behavior Management (2 years)
- Organizational skills (4 years)
- Pet care (15 years)
- Experience administering injections (2 years)
- Animal restraint (2 years)
- Microsoft Word (10+ years)
- Website management (3 years)
- Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting
- Cross-referencing agendas and itineraries to avoid scheduling conflicts
- Prioritizing and allocating time to effectively achieve project deliverables
- Scheduling and budgeting
- Solving group scheduling problems and reading and interpreting P&L statements
- Identifying and resolving common customer issues
- Choosing the most effective strategy to inspire and influence others to meet business objectives
- Emergency Situations
- High-Pressure Environments
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Flexible and Adaptable
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Gulf Animal Hospital
2022.04 - 2022.12 (8 months)
Foster Parent
Friends of Strays
2020.10 - Current (3 years & 11 months)
Dog Sitter
Rover.com
2019.04 - 2021.12 (2 years & 8 months)
Senior Swim Instructor
North Jersey Aquatics Club
2016.01 - 2019.09 (3 years & 8 months)
Eckerd College
College Degree from Psychology and Human Development
Randolph High School
High school diploma or GED
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