Busisiwe Mkonza
Hluhluwe
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated animal care professional holding a Diploma in Equine Science. Assisting veterinarians, farriers, stable manager, and clients, driven by a deep passion for equine welfare and committed to delivering exceptional patient care and support.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Internship
Zwavelpoort Equestrian centre
Pretoria East
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with vets, farriers, stable manager, and yard owner to ensure optimal animal care.
- Executed grooming tasks to enhance animal hygiene and presentation.
- Wound care e.g. bandaging.
- Take and record vital signs e.g. temperature, Pulse and respiration.
- Administration of medication and supplements.
- Feeding/ Nutrition Management.
- Lunging/ Show preparation.
- Trimming and Plaiting.
- Tacking and untacking.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
- Supported daily operations by performing administrative tasks effectively.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Equine Sciences
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria07-2026
Diploma - Equine Science
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria West11-2024
Skills
- Animal care
- Attention to detail
- Time Management
- Computer literate
- Adaptability
- Flexibility
- Teamwork
- Effective Communication
Languages
English
Isizulu
Isixhosa
Custom
- Beginner horse Rider
- Show jumping
- Reading
Certification
- Occupational Health and Safety Certificate which covered
First aid, Basic fire fighting, Safety representative and MSDS
- Code 10 drivers licence
Timeline
Internship
Zwavelpoort Equestrian centre
02.2024 - 11.2024
Advanced Diploma - Equine Sciences
Tshwane University of Technology
Diploma - Equine Science
Tshwane University of Technology