Maribel Medrano
Lewisville,Tx
Summary
Responsible Animal Caretaker skilled in bathing, grooming and general animal welfare management. Promotes good health with fun, safe and clean environments. Dependably carries out instructions and stays current on schedules. Proactive 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.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Horse Groom
Summer Hill Farms
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Mucked out stables, swept yard and stacked feed and bedding to foster clean and comfortable environment for animals.
- Led horses from stables to fields and back to maintain control of animals.
- Filled hay nets and water buckets and measured feed and supplements to keep horses well-fed.
- Cleaned and brushed horses' coats to improve skin and coat and decrease health problems.
- Prepared horses for riding, competitions and shows to condition animals to perform at best.
- Enhanced stable cleanliness by performing regular mucking and disinfecting tasks.
- Improved horse health by implementing proper grooming techniques and daily care routines.
- Checked horses for wellness issues to report problems or treat minor ailments and injuries.
- Developed rapport with horses, using gentle handling techniques to create a trusting bond while working around them daily.
- Ensured horse safety with diligent observation and prompt reporting of injuries or illnesses.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients, providing exceptional care for their horses and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Oversaw turnout schedules of multiple horses, ensuring they had ample time outside for exercise and relaxation.
- Reduced injury risk by regularly inspecting and maintaining tack equipment for wear or damage.
- Educated clients on proper horse care, including grooming techniques and basic first aid skills to promote responsible ownership.
- Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming, and trimming.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marcus High School
Flower Mound, TXSkills
- Horse handling
- Herd Management
- Leading horses
- Stall Cleaning
- Grooming best practices
- Equipment Organization
- Equine behavior
- Problem-Solving
- Human and Animal Safety
- Decision-Making
- Customer Service
- Customer Communication
Accomplishments
Rabbit showing - making sure that the rabbits are in great health. I monitor their weight, feeding schedules and overall maintaining of their health. I have taken my rabbits to shows and have earned first place as well as the opportunity to advance to the second round for the best in breed.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets to monitor health.
Certification
Cve certifications of cattle health, breeding, nutrition, and practices.
FFA student
I am currently an FFA student at Marcuds HS. I have been in the program for 2 years now. I mainly show rabbits, but help all around when/if needed. I have several hours logged helping teammates with cattle and livestock projects. I am currently enrolled to take the veterinarian course next year to become certified as a veterinarian assistant.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Horse Groom
Summer Hill Farms
02.2022 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Marcus High School
Cve certifications of cattle health, breeding, nutrition, and practices.
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