Jennifer Broich
Coppell,TX
Summary
Highly skilled animal care professional prepared for role in veterinary services. Proven ability to handle clinical tasks, assist in surgeries, and provide compassionate care. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Adept in client communication, patient restraint, and medical record-keeping, with reliable and results-driven approach.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician Lead
Operation Kindness Humane Society
Carrollton, TX
05.2021 - Current
- Administered vaccinations and medications to ensure optimal health of shelter animals.
- Assisted with surgical procedures and post-operative care under veterinarian supervision.
- Conducted routine health assessments, documenting findings for veterinary review.
- Educated pet owners on animal care and welfare, fostering long-term positive relationships.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
- Trained new staff on protocols, enhancing team performance and service quality.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work and x-rays to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Educated clients on preventive care measures such as vaccination schedules, heartworm prevention, flea/tick control, dental hygiene, and nutrition guidelines.
- Documented patient history and treatment details, maintaining accurate and up-to-date medical records.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
Animal Care Technician
Greenhill Humane Society
Eugene, OR
09.2015 - 01.2021
- Oversee and provide guidance to volunteers within my department
- Provide daily care for high-risk animals in the shelter’s custody such as cleaning, feeding, walking, enrichment, and other essential care
- Support Veterinary staff with exams, treatments, administering medications, vaccines, monitoring patients, and other medical care
- Collaborate with Animal Welfare Officers and other Law Enforcement on cases involving animal cruelty, neglect, or attacks
- Assist prospective owners who are seeking to adopt an animal
- Conduct behavioral evaluations on animals to determine eligibility for intake to the shelter, adoption, and volunteer care
- Assist current owners who are seeking resources or relinquishment for their pet
Surgical Suite Volunteer
Greenhill Humane Society
Eugene, OR
01.2015 - 09.2015
- Clean and sanitize equipment for use in surgeries
- Prep recovery areas for post surgery animals, and reset post recovery
- Monitor animals as they recover from anesthesia and alert surgical staff when needed
- Keep areas within the surgical department clean and organized
Education
High School Diploma -
Churchill High School
Eugene, OR01-2014
Skills
- I have over five years of professional experience working with animals of a wide variety of breeds, species, temperaments, medical conditions, and individual needs
- I have worked directly under a KPA Certified dog trainer and have gained a large amount of hands-on experience and knowledge about understanding animal behavior, positive reinforcement training techniques, as well as Fear Free handling skills
- I am able to show empathy and compassion while assisting customers in finding a companion animal that is right for them, in addition to offering resources for a wide range of pet related struggles many owners face, including relinquishing their animal if desired
- I am able to stay focused and in-control in high stress or rapidly escalating situations
- Placement of IV catheters
- Administering medications and vaccines
- Medical history collection
- Preparing patients for surgery
- Handling, sorting, and dispensing medications
- Suture removals
- Euthanasia
Timeline
Veterinary Technician Lead
Operation Kindness Humane Society
05.2021 - Current
Animal Care Technician
Greenhill Humane Society
09.2015 - 01.2021
Surgical Suite Volunteer
Greenhill Humane Society
01.2015 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Churchill High School