Cassandra Michelis

To obtain a position where I can utilize my current relative skills and expand my knowledge.

Farrier at Best Hoof Forward (2018-05 – Present)

Professional barefoot trimming and composite shoeing. Trained in classical farriery, moved to barefoot, boots and composites. I am self employed and make my own schedule.

Barn Manager and Instructor at Earthbound Kids (2020-01 – 2022-01)

• Manage farm
• Order supplies and feed
• Medical care of horses
• Teach lessons
• Exercise horses
• General barn chores
• Make lesson plans

Barn Manager at Royal Canadian Riding Academy (2020-02 – 2020-07)

• Managed a large team of staff to complete barn duties
• Managed any medical needs of horses - injuries, colic, choke, lameness etc
• Taught various lessons of all ages
• Created custom feed plans to best suit each horse
• Exercised horses of various levels from racehorses, show horses to school ponies
• Managed clients with booking, calls, emails
• Completed invoices
• General barn duties

Dog Bather at Paws In The Bath (2019-01 – 2019-12)

Shop closed for Covid

• Intake dogs and schedule appointments
• Checking out clients
• Bathing dogs for their groom
• Nail clipping, brushing, blow drying
• General cleaning

Stable Hand at The crystal Ladder (2019-01 – 2019-12)

• Mucking
• Feeding
• Turn in and out
• Blankets
• First aid
• Teaching lessons

Barn Manager at M Commisso Stables (2019-01 – 2019-12)

• Basic barn chores (mucking, blanketing, feed, turn in/out)
• Handling and holding horses for vet/farrier
• Scheduling appointments
• Advertising
• Customer service
• Working horses

Cedar Creek - Riding Instructor at Camp Green Acres (2017-06 – 2018-09)

• Took care of various animals (horses, goats, ducks, cows, chickens, pigs)
• Administered any first aid needed to animals
• Taught beginner through intermediate riding lessons
• Looked after children from ages 6-15

ACA and Reception at Malvern Veterinary Hospital (2017-01 – 2018-12)

• Assist veterinarian and vet technicians with restraints, sample collections and monitoring pets under anaesthetic
• Option TPR's and histories before appointments
• Completed various nail trims, ear cleanings etc
• Basic reception work including phone calls, emails, check out, booking appointments and selling products

Stable Hand at York Equestrian Riding School (2017-01 – 2018-12)

• Stable hand
• Mucking, turn in and out, feeding, blankets
• Assisting in lessons
• First aid
• General barn cleanliness

Receptionist at Dog Sense Daycare and Grooming (2017-01 – 2018-12)

• Booking appointments
• Exercising dogs
• Basic grooming
• Handling money

Animal Care Assistant at John Street Animal Hospital (2014-09 – 2017-12)

Assist veterinarian and vet technicians with restraints, sample collections and monitoring pets under anaesthetic.

• Obtain vital signs and patient histories with all appointments
• Customer service - selling various products
• Maintain constant cleanliness in the workplace, including caring for boarded and hospitalized pets
• Take radiographs and develop films
• Administer medications via mouth, subcutaneously or intramuscularly
• Complete blood draws
• Assist in surgeries and wrapping surgical packs

Stable Hand at Vella Farms (2016-01 – 2016-05)

• Exercised horses and helped further train their abilities
• Worked independently to turn out and bring in horses from pasture
• Responsible for individualized feed programs, throwing hay, watering and administering oral, IM and IV medications
• Stable maintenance including sweeping, mucking stalls and general cleanliness of barn

College certificate in Equine Osteopathy – London Collage of Animal Osteopathy (2023-09)

Trade School in Farriery – Oklahoma Horseshoeing School (2018-02 – 2018-06)

Diploma – S.O.L.E Secondary School (2012-09 – 2014-06)