Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Intern

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 Cape

Master of Science - Wildlife Nutrition

Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, Western Cape
01.2019 - Current

Skills

Flexible & Adaptable

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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
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