Paige Berard
Warren,MI
Summary
Proven expertise in animal care and team supervision, honed at Empire Farms and North Suburban Veterinary Hospital. Excelled in medication administration and grooming, significantly enhancing animal well-being. Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and safety compliance, ensuring optimal care and efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Barn Attendant
Empire Farms
Chesterfield , MI
07.2023 - Current
- Supervised volunteers who helped out with various tasks around the barn.
- Identified signs of illness or distress in animals and took appropriate action to address issues promptly.
- Managed feeding schedules according to individual dietary requirements of each horse.
- Cared for the horses by grooming, bathing, clipping and trimming manes and tails.
- Adhered to pet care plans, medication requirements and dietary restrictions as part of quality care.
- Administered medication as instructed by the veterinarian.
- Assisted with farrier visits, vaccinations and worming programmes.
- Rendered aid to injured and sick horses and notified supervisors of additional care requirements.
- Observed correct procedures for handling dangerous machinery such as tractors, trailers.
- Provided daily exercise for the horses including riding, lunging, turn out and hand walking.
- Mucked out stalls to remove waste and debris and keep conditions sanitary.
- Assessed animals for injury and illness.
- Provided assistance during veterinary examinations or treatments if needed.
- Kept accurate records of daily care given to each horse including feeding times and vet visits.
Veterinary Assistant
North Suburban Veterinary Hospital
Sterling Heights, Michigan
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Assisted veterinarians during procedures and examinations, calming animals and handing instruments.
- Recorded patient food and water intake and output levels on a daily basis.
- Ordered medication refills when needed.
- Released patients to owners with care directions from veterinary staff.
- Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries.
- Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
- Ensured that cages were kept clean at all times.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
- Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
Education
Business
Clear Falls High School
League City, TX12-2016
Skills
- Animal care
- Medication administration
- Feeding management
- Equipment operation
- Grooming techniques
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Safety compliance
- Team supervision
Timeline
Barn Attendant
Empire Farms
07.2023 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
North Suburban Veterinary Hospital
09.2019 - 08.2020
Business
Clear Falls High School