Rhyheem Cauley
Philadelphia
Summary
Hardworking Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Compassionate and experienced animal caretaker with background in providing care for diverse species in both shelter and veterinary settings. Skilled in delivering daily needs, medical support, and behavioral training to ensure well-being of animals. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while fostering positive environments for animals under care. Contributed to improving adoption rates through effective socialization techniques and health care management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Stable Hand
Erdenheim Farm
Philadelphia
11.2020 - 10.2022
- Performed general maintenance tasks such as painting fences or repairing gates.
- Inspected hooves daily for any signs of infection or damage.
- Provided assistance during veterinary visits as needed.
- Cleaned and maintained the stable, including stalls, tack room, and feed storage area.
- Administered ointments, liniments, or other medications when necessary.
- Maintained records of horse health care treatments and activities.
- Fed and watered horses according to individual dietary needs.
- Supported animal health by keeping areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
- Followed safety protocols when operating tools and equipment.
- Worked with owner to determine ranch needs.
- Assisted with the breeding program, ensuring healthy offspring and genetic diversity.
- Assisted with daily care and feeding of livestock, ensuring optimal health.
Animal Caretaker
Philadelphia zoo
Philadelphia
03.2017 - 10.2020
- Cleans and maintains animal living areas, including stalls and pastures, using appropriate cleaning materials.
- Collaborates with fellow staff members in providing quality care to all assigned animals.
- Providing Draft horse,ponies and camel rides
- Trained new staff members on proper animal handling procedures.
- Feeds animals according to instructions from veterinarians or animal care supervisors.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Assessed animals for injury and illness.
Animal Transporter
Anima care and control
Philadelphia
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Transport animals from diffrent shelters for higher chance of adoption
- Capture and handle animals
- Respond to calls about stray or lost animals
- Attend to injured animals
- Provide first aid or arranging for veterinary care
- Adhered strictly to company guidelines regarding route selection and safe driving practices.
Stable Hand
Chamounix Equestrian Center
Philadelphia
02.2011 - 05.2013
- Conducted routine inspections of saddles, bridles, halters, blankets, ensuring they were clean and in good repair.
- Organized hay and grain orders for horses.
- Helped load supplies onto trailers for transport to various locations.
- Maintain a clean environment for horses and staff.
- Monitor voulnteers
- Communicate and assist with veterarians and farrier
- Muck stalls arenas and pastures
- Exercised horses on a regular basis in accordance with instructions from trainers.
- Administered ointments, liniments, or other medications when necessary.
- Maintained records of horse health care treatments and activities.
- Fed and watered horses according to individual dietary needs.
Education
Strawberry Mansion Highschool
Philadelphia06-2010
Timeline
Stable Hand
Erdenheim Farm
11.2020 - 10.2022
Animal Caretaker
Philadelphia zoo
03.2017 - 10.2020
Animal Transporter
Anima care and control
05.2014 - 08.2014
Stable Hand
Chamounix Equestrian Center
02.2011 - 05.2013
Strawberry Mansion Highschool