Bruny Garcia
Dog Walker & Pet Sitter
Gainesville
Summary
Dedicated animal care professional with extensive experience in grooming, behavior monitoring, and medication administration. Known for exceptional customer service and attention to detail, ensuring the highest quality care for pets.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Star Sitter
Rover
12.2017 - Current
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Provided daily physical exercise, mental stimulation and socialization to keep pets healthy and ward off unwanted behavior.
- Conducted regular home visits to check on pets while owners were away, providing peace of mind through routine updates.
- Gave medication to pets following guidelines from owners.
- Facilitated socialization for pets by arranging playdates with other animals, enhancing their social skills.
- Tailored pet care strategies to accommodate special needs or dietary restrictions, ensuring their comfort and health.
Certified Nursing Assistant
HCA North Florida Regional
05.2021 - 02.2024
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Animal Technician - Reptiles
Ophiological Services
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Improved animal health by conducting routine monitoring and maintaining detailed records of animal behavior and wellbeing.
- Enhanced facility cleanliness and animal husbandry by performing regular sanitation tasks, including cleaning animal enclosures and equipment.
- Monitored breeding programs, facilitating successful mating and offspring care for various snake species.
- Administered medications as prescribed by veterinarians, ensuring timely treatment and optimal health outcomes for animals in care.
- Reduced stress for animals during handling by utilizing appropriate restraint techniques and methods.
Kennel Technician
Dog's Play
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Recorded dogs' intake and output, physical condition and behavior for updated kennel logs.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
Client Services Representative & Veterinary Tech
UF Small Animal Hospital ER
05.2018 - 01.2021
- Delivered outstanding customer service by maintaining a professional demeanor during high-pressure situations.
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Handled sensitive client information with discretion, ensuring confidentiality at all times.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by updating patient files with medical histories, diagnoses, and prescribed treatments.
- Improved patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations and treatments.
- Assisted in emergency situations calmly while supporting veterinarians with critical care procedures to stabilize patients quickly.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by maintaining clean and organized treatment areas, surgical suites, and kennels.
- Maintained a high level of knowledge on current veterinary practices and industry updates through regular participation in continuing education courses and workshops.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
Education
Associate of Arts - Health Sciences
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Miami Springs Senior High
Miami Springs, FL05-2016
Skills
Canine CPR
Basic animal care
Pet sitting
Animal safety
Behavior monitoring
Medication administration
Doggy daycare
Dog handling
Animal nutrition
Emergency response
Pet boarding
Certification
GoodPup Dog Trainer Certification
Timeline
GoodPup Dog Trainer Certification
05-2026
American Red Cross Cat & Dog First Aid
05-2026
AHA CPR/BLS First Aid
04-2026
Animal Technician - Reptiles
Ophiological Services
10.2021 - 02.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
HCA North Florida Regional
05.2021 - 02.2024
Kennel Technician
Dog's Play
03.2020 - 04.2022
Client Services Representative & Veterinary Tech
UF Small Animal Hospital ER
05.2018 - 01.2021
Star Sitter
Rover
12.2017 - Current
Associate of Arts - Health Sciences
Santa Fe College
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Miami Springs Senior High