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Brenna Davies

Whitewater,WI

Summary

Proactive Animal Caretaker always ready for diverse animal needs. Knowledgeable about nutrition, medication and differences between breeds. Maintains health of groups of animals by calmly controlling behaviors and anticipating problems. Highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Animal Care Team Staff

Hooved Animal Humane Society
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Restrained animals safely during exams and procedures.
  • Maintained optimal living conditions for animal health and wellbeing.
  • Trained animals to be handled safely and improve chances of adoption.
  • Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
  • Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming.
  • Restocked and organized supplies.
  • Provided supervision and instruction for volunteers and interns.
  • Led property tours and provided information about services and animals for guests.
  • Assisted in the planning, set-up, and operations of special events.

Horse Caretaker

Dragonfly Farm
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Inspected, prepared, cleaned, disinfected and maintained comfortable horse stable and enclosures.
  • Treatment minor horse injuries.
  • Managed feeding, rugging and general stable procedures, communicating issues or significant maintenance requirements to management when necessary.
  • Worked with ranch hands to clean stables and riding areas.
  • Followed horse care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
  • Monitored animals for behavioral problems.
  • Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and horses.
  • Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness or injury and communicated concerns to owners.

Assistant Farm Manager

Ladysmith Farm
05.2018 - 08.2021
  • Followed specific care plans for a wide variety of livestock.
  • Collected eggs and other produce.
  • Sanitized and organized eggs for packaging.
  • Upheld health and sanitation standards for products.
  • Packaged and labeled produce and other goods for purchase.
  • Organized product orders for delivery.
  • Prepared and loaded products for transport.

Horse Caretaker

All The King's Horses
02.2019 - 05.2021
  • Inspected, prepared, cleaned, disinfected and maintained comfortable horse stable and enclosures.
  • Treatment minor horse injuries.
  • Managed feeding, rugging and general stable procedures, communicating issues or significant maintenance requirements to management when necessary.
  • Worked with ranch hands to clean stables and riding areas.
  • Fit gear for horses and specific riders.
  • Prepared horses for training.
  • Recorded and reported information while employer was away.
  • Followed horse care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
  • Followed specific rehabilitation plans for injuries and illnesses.
  • Exercised horses based on training and rehabilitation programs.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL
12.2022

High School Diploma -

North Boone High School
Poplar Grove, IL
07.2020

Skills

  • Wound Treatment
  • Brushing and Grooming
  • Medication Regimens
  • Animal Evaluation
  • Animal Training
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Multitasking
  • Animal Nutrition Management
  • Supervision
  • Information Collection and Recording
  • Emergency Situations

Timeline

Animal Care Team Staff

Hooved Animal Humane Society
01.2023 - 08.2023

Horse Caretaker

Dragonfly Farm
01.2022 - 05.2023

Horse Caretaker

All The King's Horses
02.2019 - 05.2021

Assistant Farm Manager

Ladysmith Farm
05.2018 - 08.2021

Associate of Arts -

Rock Valley College

High School Diploma -

North Boone High School

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