Crystal Brayman
Oriskany Falls,NY
Summary
Seasoned Veterinary Technician and Farm Manager with a proven track record in enhancing farm operations and animal health. Excelled in staff management, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency, and implementing disease control measures. Achieved significant reductions in farm expenses through strategic resource allocation. Demonstrates exceptional decision-making and performance management skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Manager/Licensed Veterinary Technician
Little Creek Alpacas, LLC
10.2019 - Current
- Managed farm staff efficiently, providing training and guidance for optimal performance.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting regular inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Fostered a positive work culture that motivated employees to excel in their roles while also reducing turnover rates.
- Promoted animal health through conducting routine laboratory tests, regular monitoring, vaccinations and creating treatment plans.
- Reduced farm expenses by optimizing resource allocation and streamlining operations.
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Paris Hill Cat Hospital
03.2017 - 12.2019
- Educated clients about preventative care, proper nutrition, and other essential aspects of pet health to promote responsible pet ownership.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Promoted animal health through conducting routine laboratory tests, such as blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
- Provided direct care to patients and performed procedures such as vaccinations, radiology, dentistry, critical care and anesthesia.
Owner/Operator/Veterinary Technician
Dependa-Bull Services
08.2011 - 12.2017
- Managed day-to-day business operations including payroll, accounts payable and receivable using Quick Books and Excel.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw and performed daily operations including all phases of processing bull semen for domestic and international market while maintaining a sterile and GLP working environment.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
Administration Assistant/Licensed Veterinary Technician
Oneida Indian Nation
08.2000 - 12.2011
- Responsible for daily checks and treatments of 1600+ head of Angus cattle herd.
- Maintain and update identification, state of health, treatment and vaccination protocols and other important records of cattle. Perform pregnancy evaluations via ultrasound.
- Accounts payable, budget planning and implementation and payroll using Peachtree and QuickBooks.
- Co-managed approximately 3000 acres of hay, corn and soybeans utilizing self-propelled discbines, mergers, rakes, tedders, balers, planters and skidsteers.
Veterinary Technician
Genzyme Transgenics
07.1998 - 05.2000
- Administered daily medications and treatments on a 2500 head caprine research facility and collected appropriate samples of specimens.
- Part of a team published in Animal Biotechnology for "Hormonal Induced Lactation in Transgenic Goats" in 2000
- AALAS, LAT
- Perform induction, anesthesia, surgery or recovery on donor/recipient animals in transgenic program daily.
- Execute production and analysis on assigned transgenic lines to enhance research studies and record accurate experimental observations in laboratory notebook.
- Performed euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science-Dairy
SUNY Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NYAssociate of Applied Science - Veterinary Science
SUNY Canton
Canton, NYSkills
- Farm operations
- Performance management
- Staff management
- Decision-making
- Disease control
- Safety practices
- Animal husbandry
- Breeding
- Crop health management
- Purchasing functions
- Animal record maintenance
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Farm Manager/Licensed Veterinary Technician
Little Creek Alpacas, LLC
10.2019 - Current
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Paris Hill Cat Hospital
03.2017 - 12.2019
Owner/Operator/Veterinary Technician
Dependa-Bull Services
08.2011 - 12.2017
Administration Assistant/Licensed Veterinary Technician
Oneida Indian Nation
08.2000 - 12.2011
Veterinary Technician
Genzyme Transgenics
07.1998 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science-Dairy
SUNY Cobleskill
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Science
SUNY Canton
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