Sean Gardner
Round Rock,TX
Summary
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combining strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance. Experienced in coordination and management of fosters, volunteers, and staff across multiple departments and sites, including creating and maintaining departmental policies and protocols. Possessing a strong technical skill set with experience in MS Office, Lotus, Quicken, Chameleon, and other inventory and bookkeeping database systems. Completed FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, and 700 training.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Animal Care Supervisor
Georgetown Animal Shelter
10.2023 - Current
- Overseeing the surgery list, preparations for surgery, and acting as the lead surgery technician.
- Coordinating the care of animals in need of medical care by acting as a liaison with our contract veterinarian and local veterinarian clinic, Old Town, and calculating and administering daily medications.
- Assisting with the training and daily coordination of tasks for new temporary employees.
- Assisting with the inventory and ordering of medical supplies and pet food.
- Assists with intake of animals including, temperament evaluation and related paperwork. Clarifies any questionable information provided by owner or transfer organization. Performs physical exams of incoming animals and treats according to shelter policy. Ensures clinics and rescues are called in a timely fashion to obtain previous records on incoming animals.
- Ensures accurate health and temperament records are maintained. Follows all written and stated policies and procedures regarding documentation.
- Researches new ways to improve upon disinfection/sanitization techniques as well as researching new ways
- Manages employee and volunteer scheduling to ensure business needs are being met.
- Participates in the training and development of Animal Services staff.
- Assists Shelter Veterinarian in surgery, performing various medical/laboratory tests, and medicating animals.
- Interacts with volunteers and customers within the Shelter.
- Assists in departmental planning of goals and objectives and assists in developing policies, procedures and protocols.
- Managed inventory effectively to ensure adequate supply of food, medication, bedding materials, and other essential items for proper animal care provision.
- Consulted with veterinarians to diagnose problems and administered prescribed treatments.
Animal Health Technician
Georgetown Animal Shelter
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Provides routine medical care to shelter animals including but not limited to vaccination, de-worming, testing, and administering medication.
- Conducts daily rounds to observe and evaluate animals for signs of illness. Monitors overall health and welfare of the animals housed in the shelter.
- Assists with intake of animals including, temperament evaluation and related paperwork. Clarifies any questionable information provided by owner or transfer organization. Performs physical exams of incoming animals and treats according to shelter policy. Ensures clinics and rescues are called in a timely fashion to obtain previous records on incoming animals.
- Performs behavior evaluations and implements behavior modification protocols as laid out by the Animal Shelter Manager or Animal Care Supervisor. Reassesses progress on regular basis and assists in making recommendations on placement within the adoption program, transfer to rescue, or euthanasia.
- Assists with placing appropriate animals into foster care – including puppies and kittens less than 8 weeks of age, animals with medical needs and animals requiring home setting for behavior modification. Schedules recheck appointments with foster homes.
- Performs basic laboratory tests, procedures, and medical assistance such as: drawing blood from animals for testing purposes, preparing animals for surgery, and monitoring animals to ensure proper healing. Facilitates timely fecal exams and providing indicated treatment.
- Maintains accurate health and temperament records. Follows all written and stated policies and procedures regarding documentation.
- Advises Shelter Veterinarian and Animal Care Supervisor about animals requiring medical examinations or treatments; assist with examinations or treatment as needed.
- Administers prescribed medication/treatments under guidance of Shelter Veterinarian.
- Assists Shelter Veterinarian with anesthesia and surgery of animals.
- Responsible for maintaining surgical equipment – including sterilizing packs and maintenance of anesthesia equipment and ordering of medical supplies.
- Maintains medical equipment in good working order – clippers, microscope, autoclave, centrifuge, anesthesia machine, etc.
- Promotes and provides client services and provides adoption counseling support and front desk assistance as needed.
- Attend meetings and trainings as assigned by the Animal Care Supervisor.
- Remain trained and certified to current euthanasia standards in accordance with state law and performs euthanasia as assigned.
- Assist with other duties as assigned.
Animal Shelter Technician
Georgetown Animal Shelter
03.2017 - 11.2022
- Receives, handles and kennels animals.
- Cleans, disinfects, and maintains animal holding facility grounds and equipment in accordance with state regulations.
- Cleans and disinfects animal cages, litter boxes, and pens.
- Feeds, waters, bathes, dips, and exercise animals, medicates, if necessary.
- Assist visitors with adoptions/impounds/reclaims of animals/selling City licenses.
- Maintains relevant written records; enter/retrieve information on computer.
- Monitors physical condition of animals and performs health care as directed by veterinarian.
- Manages cage and kennel space by performing daily inventory of animals.
- Handles animals extensively, moving them within the shelter and restraining them for examinations/testing/evaluations.
- May provide oversight and direction to community service workers and volunteers.
- May assist in the euthanasia of animals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Animal Care Specialist
Austin Animal Center
12.2008 - 08.2016
- Animal Care Lead Wrote and updated departmental standard operating procedures. Was responsible for inventorying and ordering our food and supplies. Oversaw staff training program.
- Night Animal Lead – Responsible for the shelter after hours and coordinating activities between the day and night shifts. Counseled night staff about work related issues when need arose. Performed daily inspections of areas assigned to animal care.
- Developed and implemented enrichment programs to enhance animal behavior and socialization.
- Supervised daily care and feeding of shelter animals to ensure health and wellbeing.
- Streamlined inventory management processes for supplies, enhancing efficiency in daily operations.
Education
Associate of Arts - American History
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CASome College (No Degree) - History
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CASkills
- Team management
- Supervisory skills
- Delegation and supervision
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Scheduling coordination
- Dependable and responsible
- Critical thinking
- Microsoft office
- Problem identification
- Professionalism
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Led operational integration during a successful merger, ensuring continuity and efficiency across all departments
- Received City of Georgetown Community Services 2021 Employee of the Year
Timeline
Interim Animal Care Supervisor
Georgetown Animal Shelter
10.2023 - Current
Animal Health Technician
Georgetown Animal Shelter
11.2022 - 10.2023
Animal Shelter Technician
Georgetown Animal Shelter
03.2017 - 11.2022
Animal Care Specialist
Austin Animal Center
12.2008 - 08.2016
Some College (No Degree) - History
San Francisco State University
Associate of Arts - American History
Diablo Valley College
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