Christopher J. Floyd
Hiram,GA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Vet Technician
Southwest Veterinary Clinic
Atlanta, GA
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Administer vaccinations and medications as prescribed, monitoring animals for adverse reactions.
- Assist veterinarians during examinations by preparing instruments and managing patient flow.
- Maintain accurate medical records for each animal treated, documenting all treatments provided.
- Conduct routine health checks and screenings to identify potential medical issues early.
Senior Animal Welfare Specialist
Atlanta Humane Society
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Provides humane care for sheltered animals by maintaining their daily nutrition, enrichment, and cleanliness.
- Provides quality animal and customer service in accordance with the AHS mission, goals, and philosophy.
- Train new volunteers, community service workers, and peers in proper dog handling.
- Observe, record and report on animal health and behavior.
- Complete adoption paperwork and counseling to assess appropriate matches.
- Enrich animals to increase adoptability and prevent deterioration of mental and emotional wellbeing.
- Assess animal’s behavior upon intake and train staff on making improvements during animals stay.
- Provide guidance on addressing dog aggressive, fear aggressive, and over stimulated animal’s dangerous habits.
Veterinarian Technician II
Morehouse School of Medicine
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Inspect, research, and documents animal’s health and wellbeing.
- Prepared enclosures for new arrivals, current animals and pregnant animals.
- Weaned puppies.
- Maintained proper chemical and animal safety during cleaning.
- Autoclave and Wash Rack experience.
- Vet Clinic and Veterinary Research lab experience.
- Provide expert assessments and treatment for animal behavior.
- Center for Laboratory Animal Resources (CLAR)
Warehouse Associate
Hire Dynamic
02.2018 - 01.2021
- Forklift Operator, packaging materials, preparing products for shipment
Veterinarian Tech and Kennel Tech
DeKalb County Animal Service
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Maintain animal care records to ensure proper feeding and medicating.
- Ensure animals receive timely and quality medical care.
- Shaved and applied anesthesia to animals in preparation for surgery.
- Performed Euthanasia Care.
- Drew blood for heartworm testing and blood work.
- Administered Microchips and vaccines.
- Expressed anal glands.
- Humanely restrained and sedated large patients as needed.
Pet Care Associate
Pet Smart
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Retrieve fish and reptiles from habitat for purchase.
- Perform minor clipping of wings on birds.
- Advise customers on proper care, food and supplies for animals.
- Provided overall animal care daily for various species.
Education
Veterinary Science
Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GASkills
- Surgical assistance
- Patient monitoring
- IV medication administration
- Teamwork
- Rapport and relationship building
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Vet Technician
Southwest Veterinary Clinic
09.2021 - 03.2022
Senior Animal Welfare Specialist
Atlanta Humane Society
05.2021 - 08.2021
Veterinarian Technician II
Morehouse School of Medicine
02.2021 - 05.2021
Warehouse Associate
Hire Dynamic
02.2018 - 01.2021
Veterinarian Tech and Kennel Tech
DeKalb County Animal Service
04.2016 - 09.2016
Pet Care Associate
Pet Smart
03.2014 - 05.2015
Veterinary Science
Fort Valley State University