Tarrant Cain
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
I have a commitment to animal care and feel it is my duty to acquire education in order to be able to properly care for animals that I have been entrusted with.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader/Animal Enrichment/Vet Assistant
Healesville Sanctuary/ Zoos Victoria
Healesville, VIC
09.2022 - Current
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Prepared and distributed animal enrichment toys, food and activities.
- Avery attendant, ensuring birds such as Parrots and Lyrebird safety during public visiting.
- Cleaned enclosures between animals visits according to established procedures.
- Stocked medical supplies in examination rooms and other areas of the hospital as needed.
- Ensured all infection control protocols were followed at all times while interacting with animals.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Mentor new staff development.
- Food Preparation and Enclosure Cleaning
- Potted Browse Watering and Care
- Tour Guiding
Visitor Engagement
Werribee Zoo/ Zoos Victoria
Werribee, VIC
09.2022 - 02.2025
- Utilized storytelling techniques to enhance visitor engagement and learning.
- Entertained visitors and tourists with various props and signs to maximize engagement.
- Promoted positive relationships between families, visitors and volunteers.
Animal Attendant
Pitter Patter Paws
Flemington, VIC
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when working with animals.
- Provided food and water to animals according to their individual dietary needs.
- Assisted with transportation of animals between facilities or locations when necessary.
- Implemented enrichment activities designed to stimulate physical activity and mental stimulation in the animals.
- Monitored animal behavior patterns in order to identify any potential problems or changes in health status.
- Handled animals gently while transferring them from one enclosure to another.
- Cleaned and disinfected enclosures to ensure proper hygiene for the animals.
- Performed daily maintenance tasks such as cleaning floors and surfaces, changing bedding materials.
Stable Worker
Private Stables for Show Horses
Kangaroo Ground, VIC
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Ensuring that all safety protocols are followed while handling animals.
- Performing minor hoof care tasks such as trimming hooves or applying shoeing materials.
- Cleaning stalls and replenishing bedding material.
- Bringing in horses from pastures when needed.
- Communicating regularly with management regarding the condition of each horse under their care.
- Educating new staff members on proper animal handling techniques and safety procedures.
- Maintaining stable equipment in good working order.
- Organizing daily schedules for feeding, exercising, grooming, and medical treatments of the animals.
- Monitoring the health of horses for any signs of illness or injury.
- Turning out horses into pastures or paddocks for exercise periods.
- Loading and unloading hay bales into storage areas.
- Providing assistance during veterinary visits to horses.
- Assisting with administering medications to horses.
- Leading horses on walks around the property.
- Feeding, watering, and grooming horses.
- Preparing nutritional feedings according to instructions provided by owners.
- Closely monitored and recorded behavior and health of horses and livestock.
- Provided water, food, vaccinations, and healthcare for livestock.
- Managed and maintained fencing and barn structures for safety and security.
- Assisted with the breeding program, ensuring healthy offspring and genetic diversity.
- Cleared and maintained irrigation ditches for adequate water flow.
- Mixed feed, additives and medicines in prescribed portions.
Education
Certificate 2 - Animal Care
Box Hill Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC09-2025
Diploma - Zoology
International Careers Institute
Online With Set Tasks05-2021
Skills
- Animal care
- Behavior monitoring
- Infection control
- Enrichment activities
- Team leadership
- Visitor engagement
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Team Leader/Animal Enrichment/Vet Assistant
Healesville Sanctuary/ Zoos Victoria
09.2022 - Current
Visitor Engagement
Werribee Zoo/ Zoos Victoria
09.2022 - 02.2025
Animal Attendant
Pitter Patter Paws
05.2022 - 04.2023
Stable Worker
Private Stables for Show Horses
01.2022 - 11.2022
Certificate 2 - Animal Care
Box Hill Institute of TAFE
Diploma - Zoology
International Careers Institute
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