Holly Brand
Brentwood,CA
Summary
High-energy dog training professional offering years of background working with animals during high school at a pet store for 4 years, volunteering at a shelter, to working in veterinary hospitals, and working as a temperament tester at the Contra Costa Animal Shelter. Hardworking, quick learner, responsible and passionate about improving any work environment and enjoying helping not only animals but people too. Though I have been out of the veterinary industry since 2009, I have continued to help dog training clients all these years with assessing their dogs health needs and practices.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Dog Trainer
Self-Employed
Brentwood, CA
10.1997 - Current
- Conducted In-home evaluation of the behavior of dogs in order to determine best approach for successful training techniques.
- Developed and implemented individualized training programs for each dog based on their unique needs, as well as the family
- Reward based training utilizing treats, toys, love and affection. I personalize training to the way the dog learns, adapting to all the family members needs. Dog training starts as early the age of 7 weeks old to senior dogs.
- Developed long-term relationships with clients
- Educate clients about canine behavior and positive reinforcement training methodologies.
- With my veterinary experience, I have assessed animal physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
- Provided community outreach on animal behavior at local events
Registered Veterinary Technician
Brentwood Family Pet Care
Brentwood, CA
11.2001 - 12.2008
- I performed all R.V.T. tasks, as well as training intern students, new staff, etc. I shared my dog behavior knowledge with clients and staff as well. I covered reception as needed.
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations related to veterinary medicine practice standards.
- Managed RX inventory and supplies
Registered Veterinary Technician
Aragon Veterinary Clinic
San Mateo, CA
08.2000 - 08.2002
- All the R.V.T. duties for a dog/cat, small animal veterinary hospital, part-time
- I updated /re-vamped how Xrays were organized and stored, how surgery packs were stored, and created a new process in which the prescription drugs and supplies were to be ordered avoiding prior history of running out.
- Small animal veterinary clinic, that not only saw dogs and cats but small family pets.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Belmont Pet Clinic
Belmont
02.1995 - 05.2000
- I was lead R.V.T. in this multi-veterinarian, small animal as well as exotics hospital that also offered 50+ boarding kennels for all species, excluding farm animals.
- The first year of employment I was tasked to implement all necessary changes that successfully took our hospital from a 2 year to a 4 year AAHA accredited hospital.
- I was responsible for all facets of the hospital from opening up, handling reception, performing exams on all boarding animals, doing all expected R.V.T. jobs, assisting outside specialty veterinarians with all surgeries, managing the staff under my lead, and more.
- I left for 6 weeks in 1997 to attend school in Ohio to become a master certified dog trainer, returning to my position to work full-time while also starting my own private dog training business.
Receptionist/Vet Asst./R.V.T
Adobe Animal Hospital
Los Altos, CA
10.1990 - 02.1995
- Performed all receptionist duties, assisted vet staff for a 6 Veterinarian, all species veterinary hospital.
- I was one of the few staff capable of helping the specialty vets with the exotics.
- Two years of reception, helping Dr's as needed, becoming a vet assistant during the following two years in my externship, while in the R.V.T. program. Eventually I was one of 5 staff, out of 60, that was capable of running the full in house lab. This veterinary practice went from 6 Veterinarians to 10 while I was employed.
Education
Master Certified Dog Trainer - Dog Behavior And Training
National K-9 School For Dog Trainers
Columbus, OH10.1997
Associate of Science - Registered Veterinary Technology
Foothill College
Los Altos, CA06.1994
Skills
- Private Training Behavior Modification and Obedience including in-home puppy classes 7-16 wks of age
- Location based lessons as needed
- Grooming services (Dremmel nail trims, anal glad expression) for clients
- Helping clients work with their Veterinarians for pharmacy required behavioral needs
Affiliations
- I have been playing softball for the last 40 years and started kickball this last year
- I have coached my kids sports teams
Timeline
Registered Veterinary Technician
Brentwood Family Pet Care
11.2001 - 12.2008
Registered Veterinary Technician
Aragon Veterinary Clinic
08.2000 - 08.2002
Certified Dog Trainer
Self-Employed
10.1997 - Current
Registered Veterinary Technician
Belmont Pet Clinic
02.1995 - 05.2000
Receptionist/Vet Asst./R.V.T
Adobe Animal Hospital
10.1990 - 02.1995
Master Certified Dog Trainer - Dog Behavior And Training
National K-9 School For Dog Trainers
Associate of Science - Registered Veterinary Technology
Foothill College
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