Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Farrier
Self-employeed
Casper, Wyoming
07.2018 - Current
Scheduled appointments and managed client communications effectively.
Evaluated hoof health to determine necessary treatments.
Collaborated with veterinarians on equine care plans.
Provided education to clients on hoof maintenance practices.
Created detailed records of all farrier services performed including dates, types of shoes used.
Veterinary Assistant
Outlaw equine
Decatur, Texas
06.2023 - 12.2023
Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures with animals.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of examination rooms and surgical areas.
Prepared and administered medications as instructed by veterinary professionals.
Monitored animal behavior and vital signs during recovery periods.
Managed inventory of medical supplies and ensured availability for procedures.
Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
Herd Manager
Big west land & cattle
Pavillion, Wyoming
01.2023 - 06.2023
Managed daily herd operations and ensured animal welfare standards.
Coordinated feeding schedules and maintained proper nutrition for livestock.
Implemented breeding strategies to enhance herd genetics and productivity.
Monitored health of animals and administered necessary veterinary care.
Trained new staff on herd handling techniques and safety protocols.
Maintained accurate records of herd performance and health assessments.
Collaborated with team to improve operational efficiency on the ranch.
Ensured that animals had access to clean water and appropriate feed.
Performed regular inspections of livestock facilities and equipment.
Ranch Manager
Sperry ranch
Beach, North Dakota
06.2021 - 09.2022
Managed daily operations of livestock care and feeding schedules.
Coordinated equipment maintenance to ensure optimal performance and safety.
Monitored animal health, identifying issues and coordinating veterinary care.
Organized supply inventory, ensuring availability of necessary feed and materials.
Assisted in planning seasonal grazing rotations to optimize land use.
Coordinated with veterinarians to provide appropriate care and treatment for sick or injured animals.
Worked with owner to determine ranch needs.
Inspected ranch property and identified areas of improvement.
Identified, hired, and trained personnel to carry out daily operations on the ranch.
Education
Certified Farrier -
Heartland Horseshoeing School
Lamar, MO
08-2018
Skills
equine anatomy
hoof trimming
shoe fitting
veterinary collaboration
record keeping
client communication
Affiliations
Education through competition with the World Championship Blacksmith association
Continual attendance of various clinics/training pertaining to equine anatomy