Brookelyn Hertel

Assisted during operations.

Intubated/ extubated patients

Calculate/administer proper medication doses before, while, and after surgical procedures

Collect data during surgery of different tools used/ tissue/ bone samples collected

• Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
• Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
• Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
• Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
• Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
• Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
• Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
• Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
• Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
• Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
• Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
• Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
• Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
• Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
• Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
• Performed ophthalmological procedures such as tear production testing, topical anesthetic application, fluorescein staining of cornea and tonometry.
• Performed dental extractions with no periosteal elevation, no tooth resectioning, and no bone resectioning.
• Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
• Walked pets outside throughout each shift to prevent accidents in group play areas and on bedding.
• Managed adjoining veterinary supply shop that sold medications, animal food and pet equipment.
• Developed and facilitated community classes to provide information for pet owners while building hospital's reputation.

• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Worked in sampling data from rodents such as mice, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats.
• Efficient in blood draws/ tissue sampling
• Sexing rodents/ computing results on behavior/various procedures done in lab
• Use of excel and Microsoft Word inputting data
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

• Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
• Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
• Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
• Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
• Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
• Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
• Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
• Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
• Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
• Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
• Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
• Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
• Managed adjoining veterinary supply shop that sold medications, animal food and pet equipment.
• Promoted parasite protection as well as skin and coat health through regular grooming, dietary suggestions and supplement recommendations for pet owners.
• Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.

Assisted renal pathologist with data collecting

Scanning of slides, kidney tissue samples, imaging, microscope work detecting cells

Imputing patient data in excel, labeling evidence of successful transplants in different patients

• Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions.
• Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
• Gathered pet health histories and symptoms to identify root cause of medical issues.
• Scheduled appointments, answered phones, billed customers for services and maintained inventory to maximize office productivity.
• Assisted veterinarians with restraining animals during examinations to assess injuries.
• Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
• Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.

• Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
• Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
• Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
• Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
• Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
• Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
• Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
• Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
• Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
• Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
• Performed ophthalmological procedures such as tear production testing, topical anesthetic application, fluorescein staining of cornea and tonometry.
• Performed dental extractions with no periosteal elevation, no tooth resectioning, and no bone resectioning.
• Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
• Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
• Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.

• Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
• Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
• Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
• Managed product staging to efficiently transfer items between receiving, storage and shipping locations.
• Operated company vehicles and heavy equipment with focus on safety and risk management.
• Maintained strong vendor connections by arranging pricing and delivery structures and managing specific shipment or paperwork concerns.
• Completed daily cycle counts and quarterly inventories and resolved variances to maintain data accuracy.

• Restrained animals safely during exams and procedures.
• Educated caregivers and pet owners on animal care, nutrition and disease management.
• Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
• Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
• Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean.
• Followed specific food and water schedules for different animal species.