Kylie Arnold
Spring City,PA
Summary
Dynamic animal care professional with extensive experience at Murder Hollow Farm, specializing in equine management and rehabilitation. Proven ability to enhance animal health through effective medication administration and care strategies. Strong interpersonal skills foster lasting client relationships, while a keen understanding of animal behavior drives successful outcomes in diverse care environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Guest Advisor-part-time Weekends
Petco-West Chester, PA
04.2017 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving concerns promptly.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate pet products, enhancing their shopping experience.
- Educated clients on pet care best practices, fostering informed purchasing decisions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of sales floor, ensuring an inviting environment for shoppers.
Barn Manager
Murder Hollow Farm
10.2019 - 12.2025
- Head manager responsible for overall farm property operations and daily management
- Oversight of feeding programs, medication administration, grooming, and general care of horses and other farm animals
- Specialized experience in the care and management of stallions, broodmares, newborn foals, weanlings, yearlings, and two-year-olds
- Hands-on experience assisting with foaling and neonatal care
- Monitored health conditions of animals, coordinating with veterinarians for timely medical interventions.
- Managed daily operations of barn, ensuring optimal animal care and facility maintenance.
- Maintained inventory of feed and supplies, optimizing procurement processes to reduce costs.
- Monitored overall health and well-being of 50 plus horses, paying attention to signs of concern.
- Coordinated scheduling for veterinary visits, farrier appointments, and other essential services to maintain equine health and wellbeing.
- Established long-lasting relationships with clients by consistently delivering exceptional care for their horses and maintaining open lines of communication.
- Optimized feeding schedules and dietary plans to enhance horse health and performance.
- Fostered positive and collaborative environment, leading team of barn staff in daily operations and care routines.
- Oversight of feeding programs, medication administration, grooming, and general care of horses and other farm animals
- Five years of professional hauling experience (bumper-pull trailers; no gooseneck)
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holder with a clean driving record
Owner/Operator
Heart and Soul R.R.&R. (Rescue, Rehab, Rehome)
07.2006 - 01.2025
- Privately run nonprofit rescue and rehab effort for reptiles and birds in Chester County and surrounding
areas. - Evaluated animal behavior assessments to determine appropriate rehabilitation strategies for diverse cases.
- Developed and implemented rescue and rehabilitation programs for animals in need.
- Coordinated adoption events to increase community engagement and successful placements.
- Established partnerships with local veterinarians for medical care and wellness programs.
- Trained volunteers on animal handling, care procedures, and operational best practices.
Animal Caretaker
Out of Reach Farm
03.2014 - 03.2018
- Began as part of a two-person management team, later promoted to training and supervising multiple partners and trainees to provide daily care and stall management for a facility housing over 40 horses, as well as a pig and a miniature donkey
- Responsibilities included coordinating turnout schedules, feeding programs, medication administration, and basic first aid
- Hands-on experience in handling young stock and broodmares
- Performed routine grooming and general horse care
- Supervised daily care and feeding of animals, ensuring health and well-being.
Education
High School Diploma -
Downingtown Hs East Campus
Downingtown, PASkills
- Animal Handling
- Animal Husbandry
- Animal Caretaking
- Horse Care and Management
- Equine Experience
- Animal Behavior
- Youngstock and Broodmare Handling
- Wildlife Rehabilitation
- Medication Administration
- Basic Animal First Aid
- Grooming and Daily Care
- Livestock and Farm Animal Care
- CDL Passenger Class (Animal Transport Support)
Certification
CDL Class B
Timeline
Barn Manager
Murder Hollow Farm
10.2019 - 12.2025
Guest Advisor-part-time Weekends
Petco-West Chester, PA
04.2017 - Current
Animal Caretaker
Out of Reach Farm
03.2014 - 03.2018
Owner/Operator
Heart and Soul R.R.&R. (Rescue, Rehab, Rehome)
07.2006 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Downingtown Hs East Campus