Alex Hopkinson

Providing emergency and routine animal care within a busy veterinary hospital environment, supporting animal welfare, health monitoring, and patient recovery in high-pressure situations.

• Conduct animal health assessments including weight, temperature, and behavioural monitoring
• Respond to emergency care situations and provide immediate animal support
• Maintain hygienic enclosures and follow strict welfare protocols
• Progressing through professional banding levels with planned promotions underway

Led Arctic wildlife and wilderness experiences across Lapland, delivering memorable and safe excursions for both large tourist groups and VIP private clients.

• Guided snowmobile, hiking, and wildlife tours for groups ranging from families to 200+ guests
• Worked closely with reindeer, huskies, lynx, and wolverines while maintaining strong animal welfare standards
• Assisted in training new guides in snowmobile safety, wilderness navigation, animal handling, and customer service
• Supported sales and customer service operations, strengthening communication and client engagement skills
• Delivered high-quality guest experiences while adapting to extreme weather and outdoor conditions

Managed and delivered immersive tourism experiences throughout Lapland, combining wildlife knowledge, outdoor leadership, and customer focused service.

• Guided husky safaris, reindeer tours, snowmobiling excursions, Northern Lights experiences, and ice fishing tours
• Completed specialist training in animal husbandry, first aid, food preparation, health & safety, and tourism operations
• Organised themed excursions and managed group payments, promotions, and guest coordination
• Adapted routes and activities based on weather and environmental conditions to ensure guest safety
• Promoted local culture, tourism, and environmentally responsible travel experiences

Supported wildlife conservation efforts through the care and monitoring of wild brown bears within protected natural habitats in Finland.

• Maintained safe and undisturbed environments for wild animals on protected land
• Assisted with feeding schedules and monitored animal behaviour and welfare
• Followed strict health and safety procedures to protect animals, visitors, and staff
• Educated visitors about animal behaviour, conservation, and habitat preservation
• Contributed to environmentally responsible wildlife tourism practices

Provided daily animal care and veterinary support for over 250 species, combining practical husbandry skills with public education and animal welfare responsibilities.

• Assisted with medication administration, food preparation, enclosure maintenance, and hygiene procedures
• Delivered high standards of husbandry and welfare for mammals, reptiles, aquatic species, and exotic animals
• Designed and implemented environmental enrichment activities to support animal well-being
• Presented educational talks and animal displays to visitors and members of the public
• Supported veterinary care for injured and recovering animals within the facility