ERIN BRALEY
Centennial
Summary
Compassionate professional with strong expertise in veterinary care and team leadership. Skilled in animal health, surgical assistance, and client communication. Focused on fostering team collaboration and achieving outstanding results. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Leader
Wild Horse Gift Shop
05.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily store operations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Developed staff schedules to align with peak business hours, improving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies that enhanced product visibility and drove sales growth.
- Resolved customer inquiries effectively, promoting a positive shopping experience and building customer loyalty.
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Developed a loyal customer base through personalized interactions, increasing repeat business in-store visits.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Patient Care Technician, Overnight ICU
Littleton Equine Medical Center
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to veterinary staff, ensuring timely patient care.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas, adhering to biosecurity control protocols.
- Practiced safe and adequate equine handling and restraint on a nightly basis, keeping both me and my staff safe at all times.
- Accurately recorded patient information in electronic health records for continuity of exceptional care and monitoring of patient trends.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Provided exceptional care for neonates born in the ICU and created clean and safe environments for both foal and mare.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, offering comfort and dignity to patients in their final stages.
Certified Veterinary Technician - Emergency
BluePearl Pet Hospital
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Patient Triage and immediate response to STAT cases
- Overnight ER and Patient Care responsibilities
- Intake and overnight care of stray animals and wildlife
- Practice with handling and restraining of avian and exotic patients
- Practicing CRI's and Medical Math
- Utilizing software programs such as Cornerstone, Instinct and CardPointe for patient intake and medical records
- Expanding skill sets regarding Basic and Advanced Life Support / CPR
Laboratory Technician (Parasitology Dept.)
Idexx Laboratories Inc.
12.2021 - 09.2023
- Sample intake and processing / data entry
- Dilution, centrifugation and pipetting patient samples
- Completion of Parasite Identification course modules and required training classes
- Microscopic identification of North American parasites found in dogs and cats
- Managing inventory for dedicated department(s)
Certified Veterinary Technician
Banfield Pet Hospital
10.2018 - 12.2021
- Client communication and patient intake
- Demonstrated successful restraint techniques for sample collection, catheter placement and doctor examination
- Administered vaccines, medication and anesthetic drugs, IM, IV and SQ
- Performed anesthesia in canines and felines including surgery prep, monitoring and patient recovery
- Gained experience in Dental Prophylaxis; scaling and polishing teeth along with taking dental radiographs and assisting in tooth extractions.
- Filled and dispensed medication while discussing patient discharge and home care instructions with clients
- Performed in house laboratory testing and gained familiarity with IDEXX and ANTECH blood machines
Certified Veterinary Technician
All Dogs and Cats Hospital
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Worked alongside Dr. Bob Thorsen, DVM and Dr. Lori Pohm, DVM performing everyday duties of a CVT.
- Assisted in complex procedures such as C-sections, enucleations, orthopedic surgeries, and blood transfusions.
- Performed routine dental cleanings on dogs and cats.
- Assisted with at-home euthanasia and aftercare.
- Placed bandages, splints and casts on patient extremities.
- Accomplished duties associated with pet boarding such as maintaining patient care schedules, administering daily medication, and ensuring quality patient husbandry.
Field Technician (Seasonal)
Colorado Mosquito Control
05.2014 - 08.2016
- Communicated with clients about treatment options and application rates
- Worked individually and unsupervised while operating a company vehicle
- Collected biological specimens and delivered them to the lab
- Studied aquatic organisms found in wetlands and identified a variety of mosquito larvae species
- Treated infested water with bacteria-based larvicide following specified application rates
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, Colorado01.2016
Skills
- Medical record-keeping, data collection and clinical documentation
- Customer service and client relations
- Adaptable and reliable team player
- Complex Problem-solving
- Appointment setting and medical billing
- Direct patient care and patient triage
- Laboratory maintenance and medical equipment operation
- Diagnostic equipment expertise
- Maintain controlled drug inventory
- Clinical pathology skills
- Medical management
- Medication administration
- Pharmacy duties
- Emergency and preventive care
Internship
Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch
Murchison, Texas
Veterinary Technician internship
2016
Certification
- Registered Veterinary Technician Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians Certification Number: 7289
- Certified Veterinary Technician Florida Veterinary Medical Association Certification Number: 4735
Timeline
Shift Leader
Wild Horse Gift Shop
05.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician, Overnight ICU
Littleton Equine Medical Center
05.2024 - 05.2025
Certified Veterinary Technician - Emergency
BluePearl Pet Hospital
10.2023 - 02.2024
Laboratory Technician (Parasitology Dept.)
Idexx Laboratories Inc.
12.2021 - 09.2023
Certified Veterinary Technician
Banfield Pet Hospital
10.2018 - 12.2021
Certified Veterinary Technician
All Dogs and Cats Hospital
05.2016 - 06.2017
Field Technician (Seasonal)
Colorado Mosquito Control
05.2014 - 08.2016
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Colorado Mountain College
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