BROOKLYNN HUNSAKER
Stockton,UT
Summary
Open and positive communicator skilled in managing routine needs and addressing special challenges. Delivered compassionate care and humane animal restraint as a veterinary assistant. As a Ranch hand I ensured welfare of the animals and crops while maintaining agricultural property and prioritizing safety when operating heavy machinery. Committed to providing exceptional customer service and leveraging strong multitasking and time management abilities in both team-based and independent settings.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Countryside Animal Clinic
Tooele, UT
09.2024 - 09.2026
- Assisted veterinarians during exams and surgical procedures.
- Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
- Supported veterinarians during animal examinations by preparing necessary tools and supplies.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs of hospitalized animals, facilitating timely interventions and care adjustments.
- Monitored animal patients' vital signs during treatments.
- Monitored vital signs and recovery progress of post-operative animals, supporting their healing and comfort.
- Administered vaccinations, medications, and treatments according to the veterinarian's prescription.
- Administered medications according to veterinary staff instructions.
- Prepared and maintained medical equipment and surgical instruments.
- Coordinated administrative tasks, ensuring efficient scheduling of appointments and accurate management of medical records.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
Shift Lead
Swig n' Sweets
Tooele, UT
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Supervised daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Trained new staff on procedures, customer service, and product knowledge.
- Maintained inventory levels and organized stockroom for efficient access.
Rodeo Content
Rodeo, Uhsra
UT
08.2020 - 05.2024
- Monitored horses' health and temperament for signs of injury and illness
- Followed exercise training programs laid out by horse trainer and walked, galloped and trotted horses regularly
- Prepared horses for competitions by grooming them thoroughly to enhance their appearance and comfort.
- Collaborated with ranch hands, vets, and racers to develop and implement comprehensive training programs
- Prepared horses for travel to ensure comfort and safety during transit
- Monitored animals' physical conditions to detect illness and unhealthy conditions.
- Assessed animals' health and behavior to determine their fitness for training or competition. and discussed suitability with owners based on factors such as temperament and age.
stylist
Maurices
Tooele, UT
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Greeted each client and asked questions to determine fashion needs.
- Managed entire shopping experience for client, putting together outfits and providing personalized style tips
- Coordinated comprehensive shopping experiences, creating personalized outfits and style tips tailored to each client.
- Fostered strong client relationships through personalized, one-on-one interactions in-store.
- Selected fashionable clothing that complemented customer body types. by selecting appropriate, on-trend clothes.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Kept work area clean and neat to stay productive.
Ranch Hand
Royal Creek Ranches
Rush Valley, UT
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Closely monitored and recorded behavior and health of horses and livestock
- Operated ranch equipment for animal care, transport, and field irrigation to maintain animal welfare and optimize operations
- Collaborated with ranch owner to assess operational needs
- Supervised daily ranch activities to ensure smooth operations and high standards of care
Education
Bachelor of Veterinary Science - Veterinary Science
Utah State University
Logan, UT 01.2026 - 08.2026
Skills
- Veterinary procedures
- Emergency care
- Anesthetic preparation
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical support
- Intravenous catheterization
- Sample collection
- Postoperative care
- Vaccine administration
- Animal handling
- Animal care
- Diagnostic imaging
- Sanitation protocols
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Safety Techniques
- Medical recordkeeping
- Client communication
- Inventory management
- Problem-Solving
- Animal restraint
- Animal restraint
Timeline
Bachelor of Veterinary Science - Veterinary Science
Utah State University
01.2026 - 08.2026
Veterinary Assistant
Countryside Animal Clinic
09.2024 - 09.2026
Shift Lead
Swig n' Sweets
07.2023 - 08.2024
stylist
Maurices
06.2022 - 10.2022
Ranch Hand
Royal Creek Ranches
05.2021 - 08.2021
Rodeo Content
Rodeo, Uhsra
08.2020 - 05.2024