Madison Moyes
Kanmantoo
Summary
Dedicated animal care professional with extensive experience at Kip Adelaide Hills, excelling in animal husbandry, as well as high productivity and efficient task completion. Proven ability to enhance animal welfare through effective communication and teamwork, ensuring safety and satisfaction. Recognized for maintaining meticulous records and delivering exceptional customer service, fostering repeat business and trust among pet owners.
Skilled in animal behavior assessment and nutrition planning. Excels with empathy, communication, and patience to ensure optimal care and welfare of animals in various settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Caretaker
Kip Adelaide Hills
Brukunga
09.2021 - Current
- Adheres strictly to established policies and procedures related to animal caretaking duties.
- Adhered to pet care plans, medication requirements and dietary restrictions as part of quality care.
- Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
- Provides socialization activities for the assigned animals under supervision.
- Interacts with visitors regarding questions about the facility's operations and provides educational talks related to the welfare of the species being cared for.
- Ensures that all safety protocols are followed while handling animals in order to prevent accidents or injuries to staff or visitors.
- Maintains accurate records of animal feeding schedules, medication administration and other relevant data.
- Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
- Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
- Delivered excellent service to pet owners to drive repeat business.
- Monitored safety of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
- Observes animals to detect signs of pain or distress and reports any problems to the supervisor immediately.
- Performs minor medical treatments such as wound care, administering medication, bandaging wounds as instructed by a veterinarian or supervisor.
- Emptied litter boxes, refilled with fresh litter and cleaned animal bedding.
- Bathed and groomed pets using gentle techniques.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Assessed animals for injury and illness.
- Played with dogs and cats to maintain socialization and reduce stress.
- Collaborates with fellow staff members in providing quality care to all assigned animals.
- Assisted with grooming tasks such as bathing, brushing, and nail trimming.
- Provides enrichment activities for animals in their care.
- Maintains inventory of food items and supplies needed for the care of the animals.
- Feeds animals according to instructions from veterinarians or animal care supervisors.
- Trained new staff members on proper animal handling procedures.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Assists in restraining animals for examination or treatment when necessary.
- Followed consistent safety procedures, maintained visible animal identification and checked tags to minimize care errors.
- Participates in training sessions on proper animal handling techniques.
- Walked and exercised dogs during owner absences.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
- Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering important data into system.
- Cleans and maintains animal living areas, including cages and tanks, using appropriate cleaning materials.
- Followed precise feeding instructions and schedules for animals under care.
- Records observations of animal behavior, health, diet and other information as required.
- Promoted optimal animal health by feeding and watering on regular schedule.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Farm Hand
Mioshi Park Alpacas
Callington
07.2020 - 12.2022
- Adhered to pet care plans, medication requirements and dietary restrictions as part of quality care.
- Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment using water hoses or pumps.
- Monitored and cared for sick or injured animals.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when working with livestock.
- Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies.
- Provided guidance on proper animal husbandry practices including appropriate nutrition, housing requirements and general health care.
- Shifted animals between grazing areas to foster sufficient access to food.
- Marked livestock to identify ownership and grade using brands, tags or tattoos.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks containing livestock for delivery to markets or other farms.
- Patrolled holding habitats and grazing areas to monitor animal safety and make timely repairs to equipment, gates and pens.
- Herded livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks or other enclosures.
- Administered medications and vaccinations or arranged for veterinarians to provide extensive treatment.
- Segregated animals according to weight, age, and physical condition.
- Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
Fruit Picker
Beerenberg
Hahndorf
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Identified, picked and sorted fruits according to size, type and ripeness.
- Reported any problems encountered during picking process to supervisor immediately.
- Informed farmers or farm managers of crop progress.
- Provided assistance to other pickers when necessary.
- Monitor field conditions to determine crop readiness and sustainability.
- Checked fruit for signs of disease or insects, reporting details to supervisor.
- Adhered to all health codes while handling food products.
Livestock Hand
Caithness and Bokara Cattle Stud
Mount Barker
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Shifted animals between grazing areas to foster sufficient access to food.
- Assisted veterinarians during procedures and examinations, calming animals and handing instruments.
- Handled and restrained animals following safety requirements and procedures.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
- Administered immunizations and treatments following veterinarian instructions.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
- Educated clients on proper animal health care routines.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Recorded patient food and water intake and output levels on a daily basis.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
Exhibitions Volunteer
Royal Adelaide Show
Adelaide
09.2016 - 12.2020
- Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment using water hoses or pumps.
- Monitored and cared for sick or injured animals.
- Established expectations for student behavior while maintaining an atmosphere of mutual respect.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Ensured that cages were kept clean at all times.
- Handled and restrained animals following safety requirements and procedures.
- Educated clients on proper animal health care routines.
Children's Party Host
Bop Til You Drop
Adelaide
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Organized games and competitions for children, providing prizes when necessary.
- Distributed goody bags to each child at the end of the event.
Livestock Exhibitor
Junior Heifer Expo
Adelaide
07.2014 - 07.2019
- Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment using water hoses or pumps.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when working with livestock.
- Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies.
- Provided guidance on proper animal husbandry practices including appropriate nutrition, housing requirements and general health care.
- Moved equipment, poultry or livestock manually or using trucks or carts.
- Patrolled holding habitats and grazing areas to monitor animal safety and make timely repairs to equipment, gates and pens.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks containing livestock for delivery to markets or other farms.
- Herded livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks or other enclosures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Urrbrae Agricultural High School
Adelaide, SA12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
Flinders University
Adelaide, SASkills
- Animal husbandry
- Livestock care
- Equipment maintenance
- Medication administration
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Safety protocols
- Organizational skills
- Animal grooming
- Data recording
- Feed distribution
- Professionalism
- Stall cleaning and disinfecting
- Analytical thinking
- Animal record maintenance
- Adaptability
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Complex Problem-solving
- Food safety
- Relationship building
- Workload management
- Animal care knowledge
- Cross-contamination protocols
- Animal handling
- Animal nutrition
- Record keeping
- Enrichment activities
- Sanitation practices
- Animal Care Standards
- Training new staff
- Behavior observation
- Animal nutrition management
- Professional demeanor
- Self motivation
- Active listening
- Animal tracking
- Behavior analysis
- Injury evaluation
- Animal Behavior Understanding
- Animal behavior education
- Animal Disease Recognition
- Decision-making
- Patience and tolerance
- Task prioritization
- Analytical skills
- Animal Hygiene Maintenance
- Prepare food
- Animal Capture Techniques
- Team building
- Problem-solving abilities
Affiliations
- Various sports, including soccer, football, rugby, netball, and volleyball
- Music, having previously taken guitar lessons, is currently attempting to self-teach
- Art and design, creating, and printing models on my 3D printer
- Livestock handling and exhibition
Accomplishments
- McBride agricultural excellence award from Urrbrae Agricultural High school
Timeline
Fruit Picker
Beerenberg
11.2021 - 01.2022
Animal Caretaker
Kip Adelaide Hills
09.2021 - Current
Farm Hand
Mioshi Park Alpacas
07.2020 - 12.2022
Children's Party Host
Bop Til You Drop
06.2020 - 07.2020
Livestock Hand
Caithness and Bokara Cattle Stud
01.2020 - 12.2020
Exhibitions Volunteer
Royal Adelaide Show
09.2016 - 12.2020
Livestock Exhibitor
Junior Heifer Expo
07.2014 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Urrbrae Agricultural High School
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
Flinders University
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