Carmen Brown
Winston-Salem
Summary
Compassionate and detail oriented animal care professional with experience performing behavioral assessments, monitoring wellness, and maintaining a safe, supportive shelter environment. Skilled in evaluating selective and reactive dogs, managing safe introductions, and identifying early signs of illness, stress, or behavioral change. Currently completing a Veterinary Assistant certification and pursuing a Bachelor’s in Veterinary Technology. Dedicated to promoting health, safety, and overall wellbeing through attentive care and accurate behavioral observation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Care Technician
Forsyth County Animal Shelter
08.2025 - Current
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Cleaned and disinfected kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to the medical team.
- Documented animals health and condition in computer system for review by senior staff.
Shift Lead
Ruff Housing Doggie Day And Overnight Care
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures.
- Conduct behavioral evaluations on dogs exhibiting selective, reactive, or aggressive tendencies.
- Assess canine body language, stress signals, and triggers to determine safe handling approaches.
- Monitor and document temperament patterns, behavior changes, and environmental stressors.
- Administered medications in different ways.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Technology
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05-2029
Certificate - Veterinary Assistant
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC12-2025
High School Diploma -
Thomasville High School
Thomasville, NC05-2021
Skills
- Animal restraint
- Animal transport
- Animal evaluations
- Animal handling
- Feeding coordination
- Health monitoring
- Pet waste removal
- Sanitation protocols
- Animal nutrition
- Kennel cleaning and sanitizing methods
- Pet feeding and medication administration
Timeline
Animal Care Technician
Forsyth County Animal Shelter
08.2025 - Current
Shift Lead
Ruff Housing Doggie Day And Overnight Care
08.2023 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Technology
Appalachian State University
Certificate - Veterinary Assistant
Forsyth Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Thomasville High School