Sierra Lenox
North Grafton,MA
Summary
Passionate veterinary student dedicated to advancing shelter medicine and animal welfare through evidence-based practice and collaboration. Quick to learn and adapt, with a genuine commitment to providing services to underserved populations. Approaches veterinary medicine with both clinical curiosity and practical experience, eager to contribute meaningful work while growing as a clinician. Driven by the belief that accessible, compassionate veterinary care can transform outcomes for vulnerable animal populations & strengthen the human-animal bond.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Operations & Outreach
Mountain Humane
Hailey, ID
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Managing all shelter operations departments including medical, intake/transfer, foster, adoptions, animal care, behavior and volunteer
- Creating policy and procedure to reflect best practices
- Participating in leadership team meetings to make organizational decisions
Shelter Manager
Humane Society of Western Montana
Missoula, MT
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Promoted twice within a six month period
- Managed all floor staff while communicating effectively with other departments
- Offered medical and behavioral services to at-risk populations including YWCA participants, homeless pet owners, and financially insecure individuals
- Maintained positive relationships with both clients and community leaders at spay/neuter clinics on tribal land
- Managed and participate in shelter diversion programs including Home-to-Home placement services, a free behavior helpline, a pet food pantry and more
- Collaborated with other organizations to resolve larger scale projects
- Problem-solved with department leads to establish shelter-wide protocols and ensure staff understand their importance
- Participated in weekly wellness & outcome meetings, as well as bi-weekly department lead meetings to make sure the organization’s efforts are mission-driven
Senior Animal Care Technician
Heart of the Valley Shelter
Bozeman, MT
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Performed daily animal care including routine cleaning, exercise, enrichment and medication administration
- Provided comprehensive adoption counseling and customer service
- Learned about animals as individuals and communicated their needs with prospective adopters
- Kept detailed records including vaccine status, animal status, animal outcome
- Upheld the organization’s standard of care
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Psychology, Women & Gender Studies
Montana State University
01.2018
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Pre Veterinary
University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont, VT08-2024
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
Grafton, MA05-2029
Skills
- Petpoint & Clinic HQ software
- Infectious disease management
- Strategic planning & execution
- Leadership
- Public speaking & community outreach
- Multi-species animal handling and restraint
- Staff training & volunteer coordination
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) & Certified Behavior Consultant Canine (CCBC-KA)
- RECOVER Basic Life Support Certified
- Fear Free Certified Shelter, Trainer, & Veterinary Medicine Professional
Timeline
Assistant Director of Operations & Outreach
Mountain Humane
06.2022 - 06.2023
Shelter Manager
Humane Society of Western Montana
08.2019 - 06.2022
Senior Animal Care Technician
Heart of the Valley Shelter
05.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor’s Degree - Psychology, Women & Gender Studies
Montana State University
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Pre Veterinary
University of Vermont
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine