Bradley Johnson
Champaign,IL
Summary
Veterinary professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Equipped with skills in animal care, diagnostics, and surgical assistance. Known for reliability and adaptability to meet changing needs. Capable of making significant impact in clinical settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Ambassador
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
11.2025 - Current
- Facilitated campus tours for prospective students, showcasing academic programs and facilities.
- Collaborated with faculty to organize informational sessions and events for prospective students.
- Assisted in developing promotional materials highlighting college achievements and student experiences.
- Engaged with diverse student populations, fostering an inclusive environment within the college community.
Intern
VCA Whispering Pines
12.2025 - 01.2026
- Assisted veterinary staff in daily operations and patient care tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency during busy periods.
- Observed surgical procedures to gain knowledge of best practices and protocols.
Veterinary Assistant
Glendale Animal Hospital
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Assist veterinarians during exams, surgical procedures, and diagnostic testing, ensuring efficient patient flow and quality care.
- Provide daily care for hospitalized patients, including administering medications, feeding, and monitoring vital signs.
- Perform laboratory tasks such as running bloodwork, preparing samples, and conducting diagnostic tests like fecal exams and urinalysis.
- Educate clients on post-visit care, medication administration, and preventative health measures, while also filling prescriptions and ensuring accurate dosage instructions.
Vector Specialist
St Joseph County Department of Health
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked as a team monitoring and preventing the spread of mosquito-borne diseases including West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis.
- Collected and identified mosquitos at different life stages using various trapping techniques.
- Educated the public on the risks of vector-borne diseases.
Hospital Care Assistant
Emergency Veterinary Care Center
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Worked as part of a team to ensure efficient and effective treatment of canine and feline patients.
- Trained to support veterinarians and technicians in caring for animals with varying afflictions, including critical patients.
- Qualified to perform injections, x-rays, animal restraint, vital assessments, and additional required tasks.
- Help to maintain a sanitary and organized work environment for patients and fellow employees.
Undergraduate Researcher
Rohr Laboratory of Ecology at Notre Dame
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked with a team researching Chytridiomycosis, a fungal infection affecting amphibians.
- Practiced animal care for small frogs infected with fungal infections.
- Performed DNA extractions and PCRs for sequencing.
- Worked with another team studying blue tongue virus borne in midges that affect ungulates in North America.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
Urbana, IL05.2029
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana05.2024
Scholars Diploma -
Bishop Gorman High School
Las Vegas, Nevada05.2020
Skills
- Laboratory skills and procedures
- HTML
- R Programming
- Microsoft Office
- Animal handling
- Student engagement
- Student mentoring
- Client communication
- Analytical thinking
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Intern
VCA Whispering Pines
12.2025 - 01.2026
Student Ambassador
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
11.2025 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Glendale Animal Hospital
07.2024 - 08.2025
Vector Specialist
St Joseph County Department of Health
06.2023 - 08.2023
Hospital Care Assistant
Emergency Veterinary Care Center
04.2023 - 05.2023
Undergraduate Researcher
Rohr Laboratory of Ecology at Notre Dame
08.2021 - 05.2022
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Notre Dame
Scholars Diploma -
Bishop Gorman High School