Tanya Mitchell

Day to day care of Standardbred Racehorses. Maintaining a clean barn, administrating medications daily, dealing with the farrier and veterinarian. Preparing feed, equipment to race/train

Managed daily care routines for Standardbred Racehorses.

• Provided compassionate care for animals, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being during their stay at the facility.
• Promoted a safe environment for both staff and animals by adhering to established safety protocols and procedures.
• Enhanced facility cleanliness through regular maintenance of animal living spaces, reducing the risk of disease transmission.
• Collected, prepared and labeled samples for laboratory testing, culture, and microscopic examination.
• Contributed to positive public relations efforts by answering inquiries about available animals and providing excellent customer service during visits to the facility.
• Restrained animals safely during exams and procedures.
• Maintained patient charts by documenting information to reflect updated health issues and most recent medical treatment.
• Collaborated with veterinarians to provide comprehensive medical care for animals under treatment or rehabilitation programs.
• Successfully trained new volunteers on standard operating procedures, contributing positively towards efficient and consistent animal care.
• Assisted with emergency response efforts for animal rescues during natural disasters or other crises situations, ensuring their safety and well-being throughout the process.
• Educated caregivers and pet owners on animal care, nutrition, and disease management.
• Provided support to grieving pet owners, offering compassionate guidance on end-of-life care decisions and available resources.
• Assessed incoming animals'' behavior and health status to determine appropriate placement within the facility or referral to specialized services when necessary.
• Increased efficiency in daily operations by maintaining accurate records of animal intake, treatments, and dispositions.

• Enhanced animal care standards through thorough monitoring, timely feeding, and regular grooming.
• Assisted in maintaining an aesthetically pleasing environment around the barn premises through regular landscaping efforts such as trimming hedges or clearing walkways free from debris.
• Participated in critical decision-making processes regarding the welfare of horses under our care, contributing valuable insights based on experience and knowledge of equine behavior patterns.
• Improved barn safety by implementing and enforcing strict guidelines for staff and visitors.
• Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries from clients regarding boarding, training, and other services available at the barn.
• Supported efficient facility operations through effective inventory management of feed, bedding materials, supplies, and equipment repairs.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills when liaising between trainers, riders, veterinarians, farriers to ensure seamless coordination of activities within the barn facility.
• Increased overall efficiency of daily tasks by creating organized schedules for routine chores such as feeding times or mucking out stalls to minimize disruptions to staff workflow or animal comfort levels.
• Contributed to maintaining a high standard of professionalism among barn staff through adherence to dress codes, punctuality expectations, and respectful interactions with clients, colleagues, and animals.
• Ensured timely completion of all barn chores by efficiently delegating tasks to staff members, monitoring progress, and stepping in when necessary to keep operations running smoothly.
• Educated new staff members on all aspects of their role through comprehensive training sessions resulting in reduced learning curve periods while improving team performance over time.
• Safeguarded the welfare of animals during transportation by adhering to established protocols for loading/unloading horses safely into trailers without causing stress or injury.
• Facilitated open lines of communication between barn staff and management, regularly reporting any concerns or suggestions for improvement, resulting in a more streamlined operational process.
• Ensured optimal animal welfare by promptly addressing health issues and coordinating with veterinarians for treatment.
• Maintained clean and sanitary facilities by performing daily inspections, removing waste, and sterilizing equipment.
• Played an active role in emergency response situations involving animals or humans within the facility, providing first aid assistance when needed and coordinating with appropriate authorities for further support as required.
• Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
• Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.