Overview
Work History
Education
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Extracurriculars
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Taylor Smith

Auburn,AL

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Farm Manager

Dr. Betsy Willis
08.2023 - Current
  • Feed, water, and medicate over 50 goats, chickens, guinea fowl, and dogs according to strict feeding schedules and dietary needs
  • Assist in veterinary care during vet visits by checking FAMACHA scores, collecting stool samples, trimming hooves, and handling animals up to 200 lbs

Barn Worker

Auburn University Equestrian Center
01.2023 - Current
  • Administer medications and supplements to horses
  • Provide treatment as needed and address wounds
  • Feed, water, walk, and exercise roughly 60 horses.

Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Receptionist

Smith Animal Clinic
08.2018 - Current
  • Manage client arrival, record symptoms, document medical observations, and advise owners about patient care at home
  • Handle large and small animals during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
  • Trim nails, express anal glands, take radiographs, fill prescriptions, and run blood chemistries


Region XI Youth Director

Arabian Horse Youth Association
11.2019 - 08.2021
  • Implemented strategies to get the youth population involved in the Arabian Horse Industry while promoting its expansion
  • Managed the funds, social media accounts, social events, and educational programs for Region XI (Iowa, Illinois, Missouri)
  • Shared valuable life experiences with youths up to 18 years of age to promote confidence and improve social skills

Youth Riding Instructor and Assistant

Randy Sullivan Training Center
03.2019 - 08.2021
  • Enhanced rider safety for 10 children by implementing structured lesson plans and clear instructions
  • Managed health care of horses, recognized illnesses, treated wounds, and administered medication for 40 horses
  • Exercised 10 horses each day through groundwork and in-saddle exercises to correct undesirable behaviors and prepare colts/fillies for head trainer

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama
05.2026

Skills

  • Client communication
  • Worker Training
  • Organization
  • Computer skills: Cornerstone, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google (Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms)
  • Maintain order in a fast-paced environment

Extracurriculars

Collegiate Horsemen's Association | President 

Pre-Veterinary Medical Association | Treasurer

CARE Humane Society Volunteer 

Timeline

Farm Manager

Dr. Betsy Willis
08.2023 - Current

Barn Worker

Auburn University Equestrian Center
01.2023 - Current

Region XI Youth Director

Arabian Horse Youth Association
11.2019 - 08.2021

Youth Riding Instructor and Assistant

Randy Sullivan Training Center
03.2019 - 08.2021

Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Receptionist

Smith Animal Clinic
08.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Science -

Auburn University
Taylor Smith