Chantelle Opperman
Equestrian Assistant
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About
I am a driven person, who always strives to better myself in what I do and to improve my knowledge wherever possible. I enjoy challenges as they keep me motivated to always move forward. Utilizing my communication skills is one of my strongest points, to ensure clients are always satisfied and to better the working environment.
Experience
Equestrian Assistant - Krushani Equestrian Centre
(2009)
- Schooling young horses, join up (Monty Roberts)
- Tellington touch
- Assistant in management duties
- Treating injured horses
- Riding lessons (beginners)
Technical Data Capturing - MCC Group of Companies
(2011-09 - 2012-01)
Riding Instructor - The Manor Equestrian Centre
(2013-01 - 2013-06)
Horse Riding Lessons
Restaurant Manager - The Harvard Café (Bonaero Park) - Bonaero Park
(2013-06 - 2014-06)
Veterinary Assistant - Northrand Road Animal Hospital
(2014-06 - 2025-03)
- Management duties
- Stock take
- Receptionist
- Nursing duties
- Hospital patient care
- Assisting in surgeries
- Assisting with anaesthetics and preparing patients for surgery
Veterinary Assistant - Vetscape Animal Hospital
(2025-03 - 2025-10)
- Hospital patient care
- Assisting with anaesthetic induction, monitoring & recovery
- Preparing patients for theatre
- Assisting doctors with everyday duties
Veterinary Assistant - Northrand Road Animal Hospital
(2025-11)
- Vaccinations
- Dental scale, polish & extractions under Veterinary supervision
- In patient treatments & care
- X-rays
- Primary animal health consultations
- Preparing patients for surgery
- Anaesthesia monitoring & recovery
- Assisting with hospital duties and front shop duties
Education
Matric - Benoni High School (2009 - 2009)
Equestrian Certification - Plettenberg Equestrian Academy (2010 - 2010)
Equine Nutrition Certificate - Equine Nutrition - ERCEP – Edenvale (2011 - 2012)
National Diploma - Animal Health - University of South Africa (2013-01 - 2020-01)
