Sierra Bettencourt
Livermore,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented veterinary professional with 5+ years of veterinary medicine experience and lifelong cattle farming and ranching background. Proficient in animal handling, injections, IV catheter placement, and medication administration. Emphasis on safe handling, accurate records, and reliable collaboration.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant -Team Lead
Livermore Family Pet Hospital
Livermore, California
05.2021 - Current
- Restrained animals safely during treatment and diagnostic care.
- Administered medications and vaccines under veterinary direction.
- Proficient in placing IV catheters, phlebotomy, Cystocentesis, and injections (IM, SQ, IV).
- Maintained thorough medical records.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals to ensure timely medical interventions.
- Facilitated communication between veterinarians and staff to optimize patient flow.
- Sterilized and maintained veterinary care instruments and equipment.
- Delegated daily responsibilities to team members to improve workflow efficiency.
Cattle Farmer
S-T Cattle Company
Patterson, California
2000 - Current
- Led breeding program by selecting bulls for optimal size and temperament to enhance herd quality.
- Delivered veterinary care by vaccinating and treating cattle and horses.
- Monitored herd health through regular observation for signs of illness or injury, and ensuring timely interventions.
- Oversaw daily cattle feeding and watering to ensure optimal herd health and productivity.
- Maintained comprehensive records of animal health and production activities to support informed decision-making.
- Managed flood irrigation of grazing pasture.
- Assisted in the branding and castration of livestock.
- Trained horses for ranching activities, enhancing efficiency in herding and roping tasks.
Education
Associate of Science - Animal Science
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA12-2022
Skills
- IV catheterization
- Phlebotomy
- Cystocentesis
- Injection/ medication administration
- In house Laboratory usage
- Veterinary restraint
- Medical record-keeping
- Patient flow management
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Team coordination
- Workflow optimization
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Animal safety
- Appointment scheduling
Affiliations
- Volunteer, Modesto Junior College - Animal care facilities.
- Volunteer, Livermore Rodeo Association - Lil' Pardners special needs Rodeo.
- Volunteer, Livermore High FFA Ag Day
- Associate Director- Livermore Rodeo Association.
- American Angus Association, Young Farmers and Ranchers, and California Farm Bureau Member
Certification
- Fear Free Certificate, 2023
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant -Team Lead
Livermore Family Pet Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Cattle Farmer
S-T Cattle Company
2000 - Current
Associate of Science - Animal Science
Modesto Junior College