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Kaitlin Bowes

Calgary

Summary

Motivated individual who is a fast learner that can work independently or in a team setting. Has a love for animals and a strong background in providing care for animals. Experienced in feeding, cleaning, walking, and administering medications. Highly skilled in developing a positive relationship with animals. Committed to providing the highest level of care.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Pet Caretaker

Rover
06.2024 - Current
  • Provided overnight care for pets during owners' vacations or business trips, while maintaining routine schedules seamlessly.
  • Administered medication as needed, adhering to owner instructions, and veterinary guidelines.
  • Left pet owners' homes cleaner than before they left.
  • Developed positive relationships with pet owners through clear communication and professionalism, who continue to come back when needing care for their animals.
  • Have knowledge of behavioral cues in dogs, and know how to build positive, trustworthy relationships with dogs.

Animal Caretaker

Butterfield Acres
06.2021 - 06.2024

• Fed and watered animals, including cattle, goats, sheep, equines, poultry, and pigs, twice daily, according to certain diets and portions.

• Maintained cleanliness in the animals' enclosure to ensure their health and safety.

• Performed basic medical treatments, such as administering medications, wound care, and vaccinations. As well as facilitating breeding and birthing with goats and sheep.

• Train staff members on how to properly handle and care for animals. In addition, educate volunteers on how to do certain tasks on the farm.

• Responded to questions from the public and provided information about animals. As well as educating children on how to ride ponies, feed animals, and handle them safely.

• Have experience with customer service and entertaining people of all ages with animals by bringing them to public and private events. These events included birthday parties, stampede events, company events, etc.

• Conducting regular animal health checks, identifying any abnormalities, or concerns.

• Preformed regular grooming duties, such as trimming hooves on goats and sheep, washing and brushing, and basic equine hoof care.

• Operated farm machinery, such as skid steers and tractors.

• Have lots of experience with trucks and trailers, and transporting animals, such as equine, to public and private events.

• Installed, maintained, and repaired animal care facility equipment, such as fencing and feeding devices. As well as basic maintenance with farm vehicles and machinery.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Majoring in Exercise And Health Physiology in KNES

University of Calgary
Calgary, None
04-2028

High School Diploma -

St Francis High School
Calgary, AB
06-2023

Skills

  • Animal Care
  • Basic Maintenance
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Ringette
  • Cooking
  • Working out

Timeline

Pet Caretaker

Rover
06.2024 - Current

Animal Caretaker

Butterfield Acres
06.2021 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Science - Majoring in Exercise And Health Physiology in KNES

University of Calgary

High School Diploma -

St Francis High School
Kaitlin Bowes