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Payton Pierce
Nacogdoches
Summary
Offering a strong foundation in animal care with a willingness to learn and develop in an equestrian setting. Brings an understanding of animal behavior and the importance of routine, coupled with practical skills in organization and problem-solving. Ready to use and develop these skills in a clinical position.
Overview
2
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Brent Gluck
Horse Caretaker
08.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Ensured the safety of horses by maintaining clean and secure stables at all times.
- Enhanced horse health by providing regular grooming, and exercise
- Managed feed, supplies, and equipment inventory necessary for daily horse care operations.
- Prepared horses for specific competitions or tasks.
- Filled hay nets and water buckets and measured feed and supplements to keep horses well-fed.
- Mucked out stables, swept the yard, and stacked feed and bedding to foster a clean and comfortable animal environment.
Ward Animal Hospital
Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Technician
08.2023 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Improved animal health by administering medications and vaccinations.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by maintaining clean and organized treatment areas, surgical suites, and kennels
- Ensured all animals received proper nutrition on a timely basis
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by updating patient files with medical histories, diagnoses, and prescribed treatments
- Assisted in diagnostic procedures such as radiographs, bloodwork analysis, and urine testing for comprehensive patient evaluations
Angel Retrievers
Kennel Technician/Trainer
05.2023 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs, and yards
- Administered food to animals
- Trained animals in behavioral compliance or other special routines or commands
- Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards
Education
Tarleton State UniversityStephenville, TX
No Degree from Animal Science Pre-Vet
05-2028
University Overview
- Dean's List Fall 2024
- Scholarship Recipient
- National Society of Leadership and Success Member
- Block and Bridle Member
- Pre-Vet Club Member
Skills
- Horse handling
- Equine first aid
- Horse training
- Stable management
- Vaccine administration
- Laboratory skills
- Medical record-keeping
- Patient monitoring
- Instrument pack sterilization
- Animal handling
Certification
- Veterinary Assistant 1
- Certified Vet Assistant 1
Timeline
Horse Caretaker
Brent Gluck
08.2024 - Current
Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Technician
Ward Animal Hospital
08.2023 - 01.2025
Kennel Technician/Trainer
Angel Retrievers
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Veterinary Assistant 1
- Certified Vet Assistant 1
Tarleton State University
No Degree from Animal Science Pre-Vet
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