Sierra B Burns
Webster,USA
Summary
Skilled animal care team member with solid technical knowledge and hands-on veterinary background. Promote animal health, wellness, and comfort with high-quality care. Help team members work productively and meet needs of many animals each day by keeping supplies organized and rooms ready for new patients. Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgery Barn Technician
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute
Lexington, KY
11.2024 - Current
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Monitored post-operative recovery processes for surgical patients closely to detect any complications early enough for prompt intervention.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Veterinary Technician
Cornerstone animal Clinic
Brandenburg, Kentucky
06.2022 - 11.2024
- Administered medications, immunizations and microchips to small animals.
- Communicated with pet owners to determine and document medical histories and reason for visit.
- Monitored vital signs and anesthesia levels during surgical procedures.
- Conducted laboratory tests such as urinalysis, blood counts, and parasite screenings.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized examination rooms.
- Communicated with clients regarding appointment scheduling, billing inquiries, and post-operative care instructions.
- Restrained animals for examination or treatment.
- Calculated medication dosages and provided dosage instructions to clients.
- Performed wound cleansing and dressings.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests and x-rays.
- Estimated care costs, drafted invoices for services and communicated with clients to process payments or develop payment plans.
- Helped diagnose and treat animal health problems with physical assessments and laboratory tests.
Plumber's Assistant
Alpha Plumbing
Danville, Kentucky
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Supported senior plumbers with installations of water heaters, coolers and appliances.
- Managed supplies and cleanup at customer locations.
- Worked closely with journeyman plumbers to gain knowledge and experience in field.
- Installed fixtures such as sinks, toilets, bathtubs, and water heaters.
- Created pathways for pipes by cutting holes in walls, floors and cabinetry.
- Removed dirt, oil, and scale by immersing pipe sections in chemical solutions.
Equestrian Trail Guide
Turner Stables
Lucas, Kentucky
05.2015 - 07.2017
- Led groups of hikers on guided trails through various terrains and environments.
- Maintained trails by clearing debris, repairing damage, and reporting hazards.
- Monitored weather conditions to ensure safety during hikes.
- Use curry comb to loosen dirt and hair from coat, stiff brush to remove debris and soft brush to eliminate grease.
- Completed daily checklists to maintain clean, stocked and tidy stalls.
- Fed horses according to specific dietary requirements and schedules.
- Kept saddles, tack and stirrups in excellent condition and ready for use.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Removed tangles and matted areas from manes and arranged hair into basic or show-ready styles.
- Implemented pest control measures around stable area to reduce risk of disease transmission among animals.
- Ensured all tack was clean and properly fitted before each use.
- Managed customer calls efficiently in fast-paced call center environment.
- Built trusting relationship with customers to better understand needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues and co-workers to deliver quality customer experience.
Education
Diploma - undefined
Meade County High School
Meade, Kentucky05.2018
Skills
- Animal examination
- Specimen Preparation
- Animal Handling
- Pharmacy Duties
- Time Management
- Positive Attitude
- Surgical Assistance
- Client Education
- Patient Monitoring
- Conflict Resolution
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Medical History Collection
- Anesthesia Administration
- Sanitation Protocols
- Telephone Etiquette
- Written Communication
LANGUAGE
English Native
Timeline
Surgery Barn Technician
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute
11.2024 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Cornerstone animal Clinic
06.2022 - 11.2024
Plumber's Assistant
Alpha Plumbing
09.2021 - 05.2022
Equestrian Trail Guide
Turner Stables
05.2015 - 07.2017
Diploma - undefined
Meade County High School