Felicia Percy
Ashford,CT
Summary
Detail-oriented equine caretaker with expertise in horse handling, equine nutrition, and stable management. Committed to promoting animal welfare through attentive care and effective training.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Equine Caretaker
Stargazer Farm LLC
Woodstock, CT
01.2023 - Current
- Provided daily care and feeding for diverse farm animals, ensuring proper nutrition and health.
- Monitored animal behavior and health, promptly reporting concerns to management for intervention.
- Maintained cleanliness of animal habitats, adhering to safety and hygiene standards.
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians or supervisors.
- Implemented enrichment activities to promote animal well-being and reduce stress levels.
- Trained new staff on animal handling techniques and farm protocols to ensure consistency in care.
- Developed schedules for feeding, grooming, and exercise routines to optimize animal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with team members to improve operational efficiencies in daily caretaking tasks.
- Fed and watered animals to provide necessary nutrients and keep pets healthy.
- Cleaned animal enclosures maintain clean living spaces for pets and prevent spread of disease.
Animal Caretaker
The Riley Farm Rescue
Canterbury, CT
11.2023 - 06.2025
- Provided daily nutrition to animals by preparing and distributing appropriate food portions according to species-specific needs.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments for animals by regularly cleaning enclosures and providing proper bedding materials.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Conducted regular health checks on animals under care, noting any changes in appearance or behavior that could indicate potential issues.
- Monitored animal health to quickly recognize signs of illness and injury, seeking necessary medical attention.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow caretakers and support staff to ensure comprehensive care for all animals within the facility.
- Improved animal health by administering medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Handled a variety of different species safely and confidently during routine care tasks such as feeding, grooming, medication administration, and enclosure maintenance.
- Prepared special diets for animals to accommodate specific health conditions and species-specific needs.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Successfully acclimated newly arrived animals into their new environment through gradual introductions and close monitoring of interactions with other residents at the facility.
Education
Veterinary Technician - Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA06.2027
Skills
- Horse handling
- Stable management
- Stall cleaning
- Horse training
- Pasture maintenance
- Trail riding
- Feeding practices
- Equine nutrition
- Equine anatomy
- Equine massage
- Lunging horses
- Equine photography
- Groundwork skills
- Equine first aid
Timeline
Animal Caretaker
The Riley Farm Rescue
11.2023 - 06.2025
Equine Caretaker
Stargazer Farm LLC
01.2023 - Current
Veterinary Technician - Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster Career School