Gabrielle Wells
Shift Lead Veterinary Assistant | Fear-Free Certified | B.S. In Animal Behavior
Tonawanda,NY
Summary
Veterinary Assistant and Vet Tech Student with clinical experience in patient care, blood draws, radiology, and medication administration. Fear-Free Certified and currently a Shift Lead and Veterinary Quality Champion at Banfield.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2037
2037
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Leader
Banfield Pet Hospital
Amherst, NY
07.2021 - Current
- Perform advanced veterinary assistant duties, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, radiographs, medication administration, fluid therapy, and sample collection under veterinary supervision.
- Serve as the hospital’s Veterinary Quality Champion, promoting and monitoring best practices in patient care, client communication, and medical protocol adherence.
- Fear-Free Certified, implementing low-stress handling techniques to improve patient experience and reduce fear, anxiety, and stress in clinical settings.
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
- Maintain and facilitate communications between clients and hospital staff
Intern Rehabilitator
SPCA Serving Erie County
West Seneca, New York
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Educated the public by phone and in-person about local wildlife
- Treated injured wildlife under staff supervision: bandaging, wound flushing, and administration of fluids
- Provided daily care to wildlife: tube feeding, cleaning, physical therapy
- Trained new volunteers on animal handling and feeding
Grooming Instructor
Erie 1 BOCES
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Taught a 100-hour adult education course on dog grooming
- Led bi-weekly classes and guided students to learn the technical skills necessary for the field
- Scheduled guest speakers and job recruiters to visit the classroom
Pet Groomer
Dog Days Of Buffalo
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Skilled in breed-specific cuts, deshedding treatments, and gentle handling of dogs and cats of all sizes.
- Committed to safety, cleanliness, and delivering a calm, positive grooming experience.
- Proficient in working with anxious or reactive pets using low-stress techniques.
ABEC Department Podcast Host
Canisius College
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Hosted a podcast on conservation to educate our community on the most relevant topics
- Scheduled meetings with various guests on the effects of climate change in the community in collaboration with the 500 Women Scientists Buffalo Pod
Lead Groomer
Shear Pawfection Pet Spa
05.2015 - 08.2019
- Groomed dogs and cats of all breeds, ages, and temperaments
- Scheduled appointments with clients to maximize the number of pets seen in each workday
Science First Hand Educator
Buffalo, NY
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Brought science education to various public schools in the Buffalo area
- Prepared materials, lessons, and activities to use in the classroom during the after-school sessions
Beginner instructor
Phelps, NY
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Explained basic horse care and safety
- Taught Western Pleasure and English Huntseat
- Prepared riders for 4-H showing
- Schooled horses
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Animal Behavior Ecology and Conservation, Anthrozoology
Canisius College
Buffalo, NY05-2021
Animal Science -
Finger Lakes Technical Career Center
Stanley, NYSkills
Venipuncture
Animal handling
Animal care
Wound management and Bandaging
Patient monitoring
Laboratory skills and Pathology
Medication administration
International health certificates- USDA approval
Global Vet Link
Client communication
Conflict resolution
Certification
Fear Free Certified® Professional
Timeline
Fear Free Certified® Professional
02-2023
Shift Leader
Banfield Pet Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Intern Rehabilitator
SPCA Serving Erie County
01.2020 - 03.2020
Grooming Instructor
Erie 1 BOCES
01.2020 - 03.2020
ABEC Department Podcast Host
Canisius College
01.2019 - 12.2020
Pet Groomer
Dog Days Of Buffalo
01.2018 - 03.2020
Science First Hand Educator
Buffalo, NY
09.2017 - 04.2019
Lead Groomer
Shear Pawfection Pet Spa
05.2015 - 08.2019
Beginner instructor
Phelps, NY
01.2015 - 01.2020
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Animal Behavior Ecology and Conservation, Anthrozoology
Canisius College
Animal Science -
Finger Lakes Technical Career Center
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