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Poppy Fenning Chester

Bairnsdale ,VIC

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with extensive equine knowledge and desire to take on new challenges to further develop skills in the industry. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Excellent at working effectively in a team setting or unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills within the equine industry to meet company needs.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Vet Assistant and Horse Trainer

Motion equine centre
Woodend , Victoria
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Stock take of drugs
  • X-ray and ultrasound assistance
  • Assisted vets in veterinary cases such as lameness examinations, castrations and general health cases
  • Prepped injection sites
  • Assisted in vet checks and equinosis lameness examinations
  • Trained young warmbloods in dressage
  • Cared for top performance horses
  • Cared for hospitalized animals under direction of veterinarian staff.
  • Assisted veterinarians with physical examinations of animals.
  • Provided basic care and maintenance for animals in the facility.
  • Prepared food for animals according to instructions from veterinarian or pet owners.
  • Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures in a humane manner.
  • Communicated effectively with clients regarding their pet's health status.
  • Maintained cleanliness of exam rooms between appointments.
  • Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
  • Operated radiographic and ultrasound equipment.

Stable Hand

Willinga Park
Bawley Point, NSW
08.2023 - 09.2023
  • Preparing feeds and feeding out
  • Handling youngstock
  • Holding horses for farrier vets
  • Monitoring recip mares for breeding
  • Maintenance of property
  • Ensured that equipment was properly cleaned and stored after each use.
  • Monitored horses for signs of illness or injury, administering medication as needed.

Riding Groom

Platinum park equestrian
Moorooduc , Vic
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Feed up
  • Muck out boxes
  • Rugging/unrugging
  • Saddling up
  • Warm up
  • Unsaddle
  • Cool down
  • Lunging
  • Riding
  • Held horses for vet, farrier etc…
  • Plaiting up presentation etc…

Salesperson

Pets Domain
Bairnsdale , VIC
01.2022 - 02.2022
  • Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers and enhance sales.
  • Maintained current store, product and promotional knowledge to drive consistent sales.
  • Developed eye for detail and suggested accessories to complement purchase.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently.
  • Educated customers about products and services offered by the company.
  • Sparked social conversations with customers to provide friendly atmosphere and smooth shopping experience.

Equestrian Captain

New England Girls School
Armidale , NSW
10.2020 - 11.2021

Helped management staff organise events and younger riders prepare for competitions and lessons

Education

Advanced Diploma of Equine Business Management - Business Management

Marcus Oldham College
Geelong
12-2023

High School Certificate -

New England Girls School
Armidale , NSW
12-2021

Skills

  • Organisation
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Flexible
  • Prompt time management
  • Capable horse person
  • Team player

Timeline

Vet Assistant and Horse Trainer

Motion equine centre
01.2024 - 05.2024

Stable Hand

Willinga Park
08.2023 - 09.2023

Riding Groom

Platinum park equestrian
02.2022 - 06.2022

Salesperson

Pets Domain
01.2022 - 02.2022

Equestrian Captain

New England Girls School
10.2020 - 11.2021

Advanced Diploma of Equine Business Management - Business Management

Marcus Oldham College

High School Certificate -

New England Girls School
Poppy Fenning Chester