Brett Ridley
Livonia
Summary
Early-career veterinary assistant with hands-on experience in animal restraint, exam room prep, sample collection, and medication support. Strong in customer service, front desk management, billing, and cash drawer balancing in fast-paced settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Village Animal Clinic
North Palm Beach, FL
04.2024 - 01.2026
- Restraint animals safely during examinations, vaccinations, and minor procedures
- Monitored animal behavior and reported changes to veterinary staff promptly
- Assisted with sample collection, medication administration, and routine treatments
- Prepared exam rooms and sterilized instruments for daily patient care
Assistant General Manager
K9 Resorts Daycare & Luxury Hotel
Wellington, FL
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Coordinated daily resort operations to support smooth daycare, boarding, and luxury hotel service delivery.
- Supervised front desk, kennel, and playroom teams to maintain consistent guest care standards.
- Monitored pet health, safety, and behavior protocols to ensure compliant facility operations.
- Trained team members on facility procedures, pet handling, and service expectations.
Lead
Lush Dog Resort
Jupiter, FL
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jupiter High School
Jupiter, FL05-2020
Skills
- Animal care
- Animal care support
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Client communication
- Effective communication
Certification
Assisted with the AHA (American Heart Association) certification for Village Animal Clinic in 2025.
Additional Information
Due to K9 Resorts in Wellington having the Pompano Beach, FL - Location - training with their full staff at the Wellington location there were considerable pay cuts for the leadership and senior leadership team members which resulted in me transferring back to Village Animal Clinic to continue my work as a Veterinary Assistant.
Timeline
Assistant General Manager
K9 Resorts Daycare & Luxury Hotel
09.2025 - 11.2025
Veterinary Assistant
Village Animal Clinic
04.2024 - 01.2026
Lead
Lush Dog Resort
05.2023 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Jupiter High School