Claire Margerison
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Reliable and dependable supervisor offering 5+ years of experience in animal husbandry. Skilled communicator with owners to coordinate operations, improve processes and deliver exceptional animal care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Receptionist
Elders Equine Veterinary Services
03.2024 - Current
- Facilitated smooth daily operations by answering incoming calls, directing inquiries, and taking messages for veterinarians as needed.
- Assisted veterinarians in providing timely care to patients through effective communication and coordination of services.
- Improved client retention by providing exceptional customer service to pet owners in person and over the phone.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Entered data from pet records and office visits into computer system.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
Barn Manager
Mi Casa Stables
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Cared for horses by blanketing, cleaning stalls, feeding and watering.
- Maintained tidy barn by sweeping, cleaning and organizing feed and materials.
- Delivered basic equine medical care skills such as bandaging, wrapping and medication administration.
- Ordered feed, bedding and farm supplies and tracked inventory.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving horses such as colic or injury.
- Maintained records of horse health, feed, equipment, medications, and supplies.
Groom
Assiniboia Downs, Winnipeg
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Groom and tack horses before training and racing, feed/water horses, cleaned tack and stalls.
General Labour/Coach
Meadowgreen Stables
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Feed/water/exercise horses, clean stalls, coach riding lessons, general repairs and maintenance.
- Established professional relationships with team members and coaches.
- Managed budgeting matters related to equipment purchases, travel expenses .
Education
Grade 12 -
River East Collegiate
Equine Studies Diploma - Equine Nutrition
University of Guelph
08.2024
Equine Studies Diploma - Functional Anatomy
University of Guelph
08.2024
Equine Studies Diploma - Management of The Equine Environment
University of Guelph
08.2024
Skills
- Experience in caring for and
- Handling large and small
- Animals
- Excellent communication and
- Organizational skills
- Highly motivated and hard
- Working
- Able to work independently
- And as part of a team
- Farm equipment operation
Timeline
Receptionist
Elders Equine Veterinary Services
03.2024 - Current
Groom
Assiniboia Downs, Winnipeg
04.2021 - 06.2021
Barn Manager
Mi Casa Stables
03.2021 - 05.2023
General Labour/Coach
Meadowgreen Stables
09.2020 - 03.2021
Grade 12 -
River East Collegiate
Equine Studies Diploma - Equine Nutrition
University of Guelph
Equine Studies Diploma - Functional Anatomy
University of Guelph
Equine Studies Diploma - Management of The Equine Environment
University of Guelph
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