Dog Trainer Veterinary Technician

MARCUS SMITH

****************@*****.*** • 443-***-**** • Baltimore, MD 21217

CORE COMPETENCIES

Dog Training/Handling (8 Yrs) – Veterinary Care – Kennel Experience (8 Yrs)

Adaptable – Crisis Management – Mental Health Specialist – Pet Vaccination Protocols

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

FMC Devens, Ayer, MA Anticipated Graduation Date: April 2023

General Education Diploma Pending

FMC Devens, Ayer, MA Obtained Jun 2022

Suicide Prevention Certificate (6-month Course)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN Naamans Animal Hospital, Wilmington, DE Sep 2022 – Oct 2022

Greeted clients and their pets to complete appointment sign-in process.

Responsible for assisting Veterinarians with preparing animals (dogs and cats) to undergo surgery.

Performed a range of medical duties, including but not limited to blood draws, administration of vaccine shots, nail trimming, etc.

Assisted during patient examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools, and ensuring equipment remained in top working order.

Knowledgeable about common vaccination protocols and basic lab tests.

SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM COMPANION FMC Devens, Ayer, MA Oct 2021 – June 2022

Completed 6-month training program; consisted of academic instruction and hands-on learning.

Observed individuals being held in mental health unit, placed on suicide watch.

Monitored no more than 2 people at a time.

Checked in on individual(s) every 15 minutes, for 6 hours a day.

Informed staff of any harmful behaviors being exhibited by individuals.

Restrained individuals attempt to self-inflict harm; used a variety of de-escalation tactics and strategies to calm individual(s).

Recorded behaviors and patterns of individuals for later staff evaluation

DOG TRAINER/HANDLER Self-Employed, Aberdeen, MD Sep 2006 – Jul 2021

Trained 10+ dogs living in my neighborhood.

Sourced clients through word of mouth and social media.

Developed behavioral training plans for pet parents and their dogs.

Increased usage of positive reinforcement to eliminate unwanted behaviors.

Ensured a safe training environment for pet parents and dogs.

Taught dogs common tricks and basic skills, such as sit, stay, recall, leash training, etc.

Extensively researched breed characteristics to best tailor training approach and strategies for each dog.

Worked with dogs weighing 75+ pounds.

Collected and disposed of dog messes.

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