Salem Higey
Lynchburg,VA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate professional with extensive experience in animal care and education. Proven ability to implement health protocols and foster client relationships through strong communication and empathy. Skilled in lesson planning and maintaining safety standards, ensuring optimal environments for both animals and children.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Worker
Lynchburg, VA
09.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate educational programs fostering cognitive and social development.
- Supervised daily activities to ensure safety and engagement of children in care.
- Managed scheduling of activities ensuring balanced routines between playtime and structured learning sessions.
Farm Manager
Hygge Terrace Farms
Lynchburg, VA
09.2016 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, and care for various animals to include cows, horses, pigs, rabbits, chickens, sheep and ducks.
- Managed herd health programs, implementing breeding and nutrition protocols.
- Delivered calves, monitored calf and mother behavior, helped calves latch on within the first few hours of life
- Treated animal emergienys including
Horse Wrangler
River Valley Ranch
Manchester, MD
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Led group activities, promoting teamwork and enhancing campers' equestrian skills through engaging instruction. emphasize children
- Organized educational workshops on horse grooming and care, increasing campers' knowledge and appreciation of equine management.
- Facilitated daily horse care routines, ensuring animal health and safety standards were consistently met.
- came alongside campers and provided
Vet Assistant
Bedford Animal Hospital
Lynchburg, VA
09.2022 - 08.2025
- Educated clients on post-operative care and preventive health measures for their pets.
- Assisted in emergency situations calmly while supporting veterinarians with critical care procedures to stabilize patients quickly.
- Comforted grieving pet owners by offering compassionate support during difficult decisions such as euthanasia or adoption surrender.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2028
Skills
- Infant care
- Utilizing ASL to communicate with non-verbal children
- Lesson planning
- Knowledge of statistical methods
- Public Speaking
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Interests
- Youth mentorship; being someone I wish was there for me when I was a teenager
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Research; I am applying to Liberty University's research's team and am excited to work alongside researchers
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- I love to work with children, utilizing horseback riding as an output for them to deal with stressors
Timeline
Daycare Worker
09.2025 - Current
Horse Wrangler
River Valley Ranch
06.2025 - 08.2025
Vet Assistant
Bedford Animal Hospital
09.2022 - 08.2025
Farm Manager
Hygge Terrace Farms
09.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liberty University