Emily Bradley
Modesto
Summary
Devoted professional with deep love of animals and readiness to take on any care assignments. I have experience in providing high-quality care to a variety of animals in both shelter and zoo settings. Protects animals and guests from undue risks with careful management of animal spaces and behaviors. Team-oriented professional always ready to handle everything from administrative to facilities maintenance in tasks in support of animal care needs. Excel at communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring successful interaction with animals and team members.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animal Care Specialist II
Stanislaus Animal Services Agency
Modesto
03.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and maintained animal enclosures on a daily basis.
- Provided food and water for all animals, ensuring that they had adequate nutrition.
- Assessed animals for injury and illness.
- Followed consistent safety procedures, maintained visible animal identification and checked tags to minimize care errors.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Taught animals sit, stay and other basic commands.
- Adhered to pet care plans, medication requirements and dietary restrictions as part of quality care.
- Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
- Delivered excellent service to pet owners to drive repeat business.
- Coordinated with volunteers who provided assistance with feeding, cleaning, exercising and socializing animals.
- Cleaned and maintained kennels, holding areas and surgical rooms.
- Assisted in providing medical care to animals, including administering medications and vaccinations.
- Monitored the health of all animals on a regular basis, reporting any changes to the veterinarian.
- Organized play groups for socializing cats and dogs in order to reduce stress levels.
- Emptied litter boxes, refilled with fresh litter and cleaned animal bedding.
- Educated customers regarding proper animal care techniques and requirements.
- Observed the behavior of animals to detect signs of illness or injury.
- Assisted in the adoption process by introducing potential owners to adoptable animals.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries about pet care services.
- Administered medications to animals.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Sheep Milker
Andrea Mongini
Denair
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Patrolled holding habitats and grazing areas to monitor animal safety and make timely repairs to equipment, gates and pens.
- Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies.
- Drove, operated and maintained farm equipment and tools.
- Maintained cleanliness of barns and pens to ensure safety of livestock.
- Milked sheep
Dog Handler
Wacky Wags
Chico
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Administered prescribed medications to animals.
- Developed long-term relationships with clients and bonded with animals through regular contact.
- Walked dogs around the property multiple times a day for exercise purposes.
- Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities or aptitude for training.
- Engaged in continuous education on canine behavior, training methods, and industry standards to enhance skills.
- Cared for pets during owners' absences.
- Ensured safe and secure handling of all dogs while in the facility.
- Monitored animals during group play sessions for signs of aggressive or fearful behavior.
Oakland Zoo Intern
Oakland Zoo
Oakland
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Prepared diets.
- Cleaned enclosures
- Made enrichment
- Gave food and water
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA12-2020
High School Diploma -
James C. Enochs
Modesto, CA05-2017
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CASkills
- Animal handling
- Medication administration
- Enclosure cleaning
- Nutritional assessment
- Behavioral observation
- Customer education
- Veterinary assistance
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Veterinary care
- Multitasking
- Dependable and responsible
- Euthanasia procedures
- Vaccination protocols
- Animal Behavior Understanding
- Animal restraint
Accomplishments
- California State Fair Champion Suffolk Ram and Ewe
Certification
- CPR certified
- Small and Large Animal Vet Tech certificate (in progress)
- Wildlife Rehabilitation Certificate
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Camping
Timeline
Animal Care Specialist II
Stanislaus Animal Services Agency
03.2023 - Current
Sheep Milker
Andrea Mongini
05.2022 - 11.2022
Dog Handler
Wacky Wags
01.2021 - 05.2021
Oakland Zoo Intern
Oakland Zoo
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
California State University, Chico
High School Diploma -
James C. Enochs
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Modesto Junior College
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