Wellness-focused Animal Caretaker with full complement of skills in feeding, grooming and exercising animals. Talented in delivering routine care and specific treatments meeting animals' needs. Organized in maintaining schedules and staying on top of daily checklists.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Horse Caretaker
River Valley Ranch Master Association
Tucson
06.2023 - Current
Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
Adhered to pet care plans, medication requirements and dietary restrictions as part of quality care.
Rendered aid to injured and sick horses and notified supervisors of additional care requirements.
Maintained barns, stalls, paddocks and other horse-related facilities in a clean and safe condition.
Taught basic riding skills to novice riders.
Coordinated transportation of horses to shows or other events when necessary.
Completed routine barn upkeep tasks such as stocking supplies.
Veterinary Assistant
Pima Community College Veterinary Clinic
Tucson
02.2024 - 01.2025
Recorded patient food and water intake and output levels on a daily basis.
Communicated with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow.
Answered pet owner phone calls and responded to questions while taking messages for staff veterinarians.
Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
Provided emotional support to pet owners during difficult times.
Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Science
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
05-2026
Skills
Animal care
Veterinary procedures
Medication administration
Patient monitoring
Client communication
Emergency response
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Pima Community College Veterinary Clinic
02.2024 - 01.2025
Horse Caretaker
River Valley Ranch Master Association
06.2023 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Science
Pima Community College
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