Jessica Joseph-Jones
Brecon,Powys
Summary
Compassionate individual with exceptional knowledge in animal care and rehabilitation, combined with confident and effective communication and client relations. Expertise in therapeutic techniques such as massage and an in-depth understanding of animal anatomy. Committed to improving the quality of life for animals through gold-standard physiotherapy practices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Trekking Guide
Cantref Adventure Farm
Brecon, Powys
04.2023 - Current
- Trained new guides in company procedures and routes, maintaining consistent quality across the team.
- Adhered strictly to health and safety guidelines at all times safeguarding guest wellbeing.
- Assisted elderly or disabled visitors, ensuring fulfilling experiences.
- Ensured optimal health of 33 horses with regular grooming and care tasks.
- Maintained tack and equipment, extended its usability.
- Carried out daily feeding duties, ensured proper nutrition of animals.
- Handled difficult horses with patience and understanding improving their overall temperament.
- Rode horses and youngsters confidently and carefully, meeting individual animal exercise requirements.
- Conducted safety briefings to ensure injury-free riding sessions.
- Delivered one-to-one and group horse riding lessons targeted effectively to match and challenge student abilities.
Student Veterinary Physiotherapist
Horse Feathers Equine Center
Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Collaborated closely with veterinary surgeons to understand patient needs and form suitable treatment strategies.
- Skilfully performed soft tissue massage to alleviate discomfort from muscular injuries.
- Monitored animal health to assess progress and changes while under care.
- Delegated tasks appropriately and achieved a balanced workload among team members.
- Provided leadership and direction for volunteers, supervising a team of 6 to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Provided groundwork training to young horses.
- Broke and rode young horses.
- Transported horses to different locations for medical appointments without incident or stress to the horses involved.
- Managed rehabilitation processes for injured horses, promoting recovery.
- Fed and watered cattle.
- Worked with emaciated rescue horses, focusing on nutrition and rehabilitation.
- Worked with wild Mustangs, ensuring proper safety measures were followed.
- Used electrotherapies and nebulising treatments.
- Assisted chiropractors, dentists, veterinarians, and farriers.
- Drove farm vehicles safely.
Seasonal farm worker
Dan-Yr-Ogof Shire Horse Centre
Brecon, Powys
05.2021 - 06.2024
- Assisted with livestock care, promoting animal welfare.
- Educated new workers on safety protocols reducing accidents on the farm.
- Herded animals and helped with movement between fields, paddocks and stables.
- Cleaned livestock sheds and stables to maintain good hygiene standards.
- Administered basic first aid to injured horses when necessary.
- Tacked up horses with secure saddle and bridle equipment for safe riding conditions.
- Took horses on regular on- and off-road hacks for improved fitness, stamina and coordination.
Yard groom
Happy Horse Retirement Home
Brecon, Powys
11.2019 - 04.2024
- Handled emergency situations calmly, providing immediate first aid to injured horses
- Assisted farrier during routine shoeing appointments.
- Fed and watered horses according to specific dietary requirements.
- Maintained stable cleanliness by regularly mucking out stalls.
- Coordinated with farm manager regarding daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Led horses to and from stables and fields safely to reduce likelihood of injuries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Physiotherapy
Harper Adams University
Newport, Telford and Wrekin 09.2022 -
A-Levels - Biology
Brecon High School
Brecon 09.2020 - 07.2022
A-Levels - Chemistry
Brecon High School
Brecon 09.2020 - 07.2022
A-Levels - Mathematics
Brecon High School
Brecon 09.2020 - 07.2022
A-Levels - Welsh Baccalaureate
Brecon High School
Brecon 09.2020 - 07.2022
Stage 1 - Equine
British Horse Society
United Kingdom 04.2019 - 04.2019
Skills
- Public speaking fluency
- Strong leadership
- First Aid
- Client relations
- Excellent time keeping
- Thorough documentation
- Complex problem resolution
- Proactive attitude
- Ethical judgement
Languages
Welsh
Upper intermediate
Affiliations
- Polo Player - demonstrates teamworking and communication abilities
- Gym - Solid understanding of muscle growth and recovery
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Veterinary Physiotherapist
Horse Feathers Equine Center
07.2024 - 05.2025
Trekking Guide
Cantref Adventure Farm
04.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Physiotherapy
Harper Adams University
09.2022 -
Seasonal farm worker
Dan-Yr-Ogof Shire Horse Centre
05.2021 - 06.2024
A-Levels - Biology
Brecon High School
09.2020 - 07.2022
A-Levels - Chemistry
Brecon High School
09.2020 - 07.2022
A-Levels - Mathematics
Brecon High School
09.2020 - 07.2022
A-Levels - Welsh Baccalaureate
Brecon High School
09.2020 - 07.2022
Yard groom
Happy Horse Retirement Home
11.2019 - 04.2024
Stage 1 - Equine
British Horse Society
04.2019 - 04.2019
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