Anastasia Houghton
Gloucester ,Gloucestershire
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated individual with strong affinity for equine welfare, demonstrating excellent care and handling skills. Possesses transferable skills in animal husbandry and communication, ensuring harmonious environment for both horses and team members. Committed to contributing positively and enhancing wellbeing of horses in a clinical role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Event Groom and Rider
Woodland Farm
Devizes, Wiltshire
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted with veterinary visits, facilitated smooth operations during examinations and treatments.
- Carried out in house hydrotherapy treadmill sessions with clients horses recovering from injury and others aiding in general fitness.
- Administered medications under vet's directions.
- Conducted independent treatment on horses in recovery i.e sterilising and bandaging wounds, treating specific injuries.
- Upheld the highest levels of animal health, creating and maintaining up to date medical records, such as vaccination schedules and daily medication prescriptions.
- Provided dedicated care and personalised routines to six horses at a time maintaining the highest standards of health and wellbeing.
- Entrusted with the daily exercise of competition horses.
Groom and rider
DG Equine
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
10.2019 - 03.2023
- Assisted in the reproduction of sensitive horses that required specific care.
- Ensured everyday handling of sensitive horses was carried out to the safest standard.
- Assisted with veterinary visits, facilitated smooth operations during examinations and treatments.
- Prepared horses for competitions-achieved excellent turn out and presentation standards.
- Developed a keen eye with attention to detail on the horses welfare, ensuring immediate treatment where required.
- Fulfilled all administrative duties with confidence and ensured seamless stable management.
- Accompanied on transportation trips, safeguarded animal well-being during transit.
- Administered first aid in emergency situations with calm and collected composure.
- Strengthened horse performance with regular exercise routines.
Skills
- Acute attention to detail
- Competent handling sensitive horses
- Compassionate client care
- Strong verbal communication
- Calm under pressure
- Eagerness to learn and establish myself in a equine veterinary setting
Education
A-Levels: Psychology, History, Sociology. B. A. B.
GCSEs: 10 Grades 9-4 including English, Maths, additional science.
Timeline
Event Groom and Rider
Woodland Farm
05.2023 - 06.2024
Groom and rider
DG Equine
10.2019 - 03.2023
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