Dakota Guy
Animal Scientist
Cape Town,Western Province
Summary
Consistent animal hand-rearer and nutritionist with proven close attention to detail, reliability and hard work. Committed to excellent environmental sanitation and safe and ethical animal treatment. Expert in game animals and game/livestock industries.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Hand-rear Assistant
Ms Ciska Scheijen
Kimberley, Northern Province
03.2021 - Current
- Administered medication and provided general care of 6 animals.
- Inspected animals regularly to detect illness, injury or disease and provided treatment.
- Observed animals and notified the manager of any signs of illness.
- Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior or demeanor.
- Fed and watered over 6 animals according to strict feeding schedules and dietary needs.
Hand-rear/Veterinary Assistant
Ms Claudia Andrione
Klerksdorp, North West Province
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled basis and documented any changes in condition.
- Monitored urine and fecal output, completed weight checks and observed appetite during feeding.
- Inspected animals regularly to detect illness, injury or disease and provided treatment.
- Administered medication and provided general care of 18 animals.
- Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior or demeanor.
- Fed animals 3 times by providing fresh lucerne and mix.
- Examined various wild animals, including rhino, sables and buffalo to detect illness, injury or disease.
- Monitored inventories of animal feed, planting supplies and farm tools to maintain smooth farm operations.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Fed and watered over 18 wild animals according to strict feeding schedules and dietary needs.
- Observed animals and notified the vet nurse of any signs of illness.
Volunteer
Mr John Morris
Stellenbosch, Western Cape
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Inspected machinery, building, pens, yards, and fences for optimal efficiency and integrity.
- Assisted farmers with feeding and watering livestock, including cows, sheep, goats and pigs.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Inspected sheep and pigs for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Dipped or bathed animals with appropriate applications to control parasites.
Education
Bachelor of Agrisciences - Animal Science
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, Western CapeMaster of Science - Wildlife Nutrition
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, Western Cape 01.2019 - Current
Skills
Flexible & Adaptable
Computer skills
Data management
Animal husbandry understanding
Milk harvesting
Sheep Shearing
Lab operations
Fecal, urine and blood testing
Emergency and preventive care
Vaccinations
Animal behavior knowledge
Medication Administration
Certification
Reproductive Operator for Cattle AI
Timeline
Hand-rear Assistant
Ms Ciska Scheijen
03.2021 - Current
Hand-rear/Veterinary Assistant
Ms Claudia Andrione
07.2019 - 12.2020
Master of Science - Wildlife Nutrition
Stellenbosch University
01.2019 - Current
Volunteer
Mr John Morris
06.2018 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Agrisciences - Animal Science
Stellenbosch University