Laurel Saunders
Culpeper,VA
Summary
History of delivering exceptional care to animals in highly-demanding environments. Passionate about promoting health and optimal wellness by organizing top-notch support. Carefully observe animals and coordinate with owners or senior staff to optimize care. Compassionate barn hand dedicated to delivering comprehensive care to boarded animals. Highly educated in animal behavior and dietary needs. Skilled in monitoring and evaluating the health of different domestic animals, including both small and large dogs and horses.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Barn Hand
Southern Heritage Farm
01.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of animal health, feed/medication inventory, and regular maintenance of barn/barn equipment.
- Actively enhanced horse well-being through attentive care, proper feeding/medication administration, and daily physical checks.
- Daily management/handling of over 20 horses
- Consistently met deadlines for daily chores/special projects for smooth operation of barn/farm.
- Maintained positive relationships with horse owners and other staff members to ensure proper care of horses and ensure functionality of barn/farm
- Supervised other barn hands by delegating chores, communicating effectively, and educating barn hands on proper protocol
- Observed horses and notified employer and owner of signs of illness.
- Provided support during equine emergencies/ensured timely intervention from veterinarians
- Worked with horse owners, staff, and veterinarians to treat/medicate injured/ill horses
Kennel Assistant
Country Club Kennels & Training
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Monitored animal playgroups for aggressive behaviors in order to maintain safety of pet participants.
- Protected animals by maintaining clear and secure tags.
- Trained and worked with rescue dogs (homeless dogs/dogs in need of home/dogs who were rescued from abusive situations)
- Administered care for animals and reported signs of illness, disease, and injury to kennel managers.
- Handled and administered medication to dogs.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid.
- Completed daily cleaning of kennels, cages, and public areas using disease control protocol to provide sterile environment.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases.
- Performed grooming activities for boarded and rescued animals.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Monitored kennels for toy safety and removed choking hazards.
- Completed animal intakes to board animals, labeling all home items and toys properly.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
Manager
Country Creamery
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Served ice cream, dairy products, and pretzels
- Opened and closed store
- Solved customer problems
- Supervised other employees
- Handled money
- Recommended store and creamery items to customers
- Restocked creamery/stocking creamery shipments
- Prepped creamery food
- Trained in employees
- Oversaw inventory
Ice Cream Server/Cashier
Scoop On Davis/Poppy + Chalk
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Served ice cream/other dairy products to customers
- Handled money
- Solved customer complaints/problems
- Managed both home decor shop and ice cream shop
- Recommended/sold store items to customers
Education
Associate Degree - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA06.2024
Associate Degree in General Studies -
Germanna Community College
Culpeper, VA12-2021
High School Diploma -
Kettle Run High School
Nokesville, VA05-2019
Skills
- Brushing and grooming
- Animal care
- Customer Service
- Dispensing Medication
- Leadership
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Supervision
- Animal first aid
Timeline
Barn Hand
Southern Heritage Farm
01.2022 - Current
Kennel Assistant
Country Club Kennels & Training
07.2021 - 12.2021
Manager
Country Creamery
05.2019 - 06.2021
Ice Cream Server/Cashier
Scoop On Davis/Poppy + Chalk
09.2018 - 11.2019
Associate Degree - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster Career School
Associate Degree in General Studies -
Germanna Community College
High School Diploma -
Kettle Run High School
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