Brooke N. Ascher
Petaluma,CA
Summary
Dedicated multitasking client service representative with a strong work ethic and impeccable job attendance record. Ready to adapt to any shift. Passionate animal lover with over 15 years of experience in a variety of animal husbandry and customer service roles. Eager to expand skill set and known for being a driven and motivated team member.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant/CSR
VCA Animal Wellness Center of Marin
12.2022 - Current
- Stock treatment stations and exam rooms
- Prepare and sterilize surgical kits
- Maintain and update hospital database (WoofWare)
- Assist with animal restraint (vaccinations, bloodwork, ultrasound)
- Process prescriptions per DVM instructions
- Provide client services, process financial transactions
- General facility sanitation and inventory management
- Prepare cytology slides and bloodwork for analysis
Animal Attendant/Foster Parent
Napa County Animal Shelter
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Feed and medicate cats, dogs, rodents, and roosters
- Clean and sanitize kennels and cages
- Conduct wellness checks and administer vaccines
- Maintain medication-tracking sheets and shelter database (Shelter Buddy)
- Assist with microchipping, subcutaneous fluids, blood draws, and medicated baths
- Foster and bottle-feed kittens
- Host adoption meet-and-greet sessions
Ranch Hand/Milker/Shift Lead
Ramini Mozzarella
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Milk water buffalo and bottle-feed/socialize calves
- Provide first aid and treatment for sick/injured buffalo
- Oversee feeding, sanitation, and waste management
- Manage wholesale cheese distribution and sales at farmers' markets
- Coordinate ranch tours, volunteers, and guest relations
- Train new ranch hands
Owner/Operator
Brooke’s Doggie Daycare Walking and Sitting
06.2008 - 05.2021
- Manage clients and scheduling
- Design promotional materials (flyers, business cards)
- Handle financial operations
- Provide dog walking, grooming, and house-sitting services
Crew Member
Trader Joe’s
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Provide customer service and process transactions
- Stock and organize products on shelves
- Maintain store cleanliness and sanitation
- Prepare and serve sample products
- Train new employees
Kennel Attendant
Dairydell Canine
05.2015 - 08.2019
- Maintain facility sanitation and prepare meals
- Administer medications and conduct physical exams
- Provide general care for dogs and puppies
- Greet clients and assist in training new staff
Intern
Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Maintain and sanitize wildlife care facilities
- Transport and restrain injured wildlife
- Administer medications and bottle-feed animals
- Conduct animal capture, weighing, and health assessments
- Assist in gardening and habitat upkeep
Education
Associate Of Arts - Spanish
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CAHigh School Diploma -
Petaluma High School
Petaluma, CA06.2015
Associate Of Arts - Humanities
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA05.2025
Associate Of Science - Natural Sciences
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA05.2025
Skills
- Medical record-keeping
- Client education
- Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft, ShelterBuddy, WoofWare, PeekPro
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Data entry
- Administrative support
- Confidential document control
- Calendar management
- Multi-line phone systems
- Public speaking
- Guest relations
- Event planning
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant/CSR
VCA Animal Wellness Center of Marin
12.2022 - Current
Animal Attendant/Foster Parent
Napa County Animal Shelter
11.2021 - 07.2023
Ranch Hand/Milker/Shift Lead
Ramini Mozzarella
03.2020 - 10.2022
Crew Member
Trader Joe’s
05.2019 - 08.2020
Intern
Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue
08.2016 - 12.2016
Kennel Attendant
Dairydell Canine
05.2015 - 08.2019
Owner/Operator
Brooke’s Doggie Daycare Walking and Sitting
06.2008 - 05.2021
Associate Of Arts - Spanish
Santa Rosa Junior College
High School Diploma -
Petaluma High School
Associate Of Arts - Humanities
Santa Rosa Junior College
Associate Of Science - Natural Sciences
Santa Rosa Junior College