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Amanda Brailsford

62 Swithland Lane, Rothley, Leicester,Leicestershire

Summary

I am seeking to return to employment involving animal care after many intervening years working in the NHS. I began my early career working in a boarding kennels for dogs, before running my own Pet Sitting business - Amanda's Animal Aunts. I then took a break from this whilst my children were small and then carried on with my NHS career. I currently now work 3 days a week

I am used to dealing with all breeds of dogs, I used to own Rottweilers. I lost my latest dog, my Labrador Russell, last year and now find I have a dog shaped hole in my life. I very much miss the walks and company of dogs and am seeking to gain part time work once again in animal care.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Pet Sitter

Self Employed
Leicester, Leicestershire
02.2005 - 10.2007

I set up my own Pet Sitting business in the local area. All pets cared for in their own homes whilst their owners were at work or on holiday. Mostly dog walking, cat care, with the occasional rabbit/guinea pig sitting. I kept owners updated throughout the daily activities of their pets.

Personal Assistant

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Leicester, Leicestershire
10.1999 - 03.2005

Supported the Head of Clinical Psychology with various administrative and clerical tasks.

Kennel Assistant

Orchard Kennels
Leicester, Leicestershire
06.2003 - 02.2005

Looking after dogs in boarding kennels. All aspects of care including early morning walks, preparing breakfasts, kennel cleaning, afternoon walks, preparation of dinners, dealing with owners

Medical Secretary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Leicester, Leicestershire
03.1991 - 10.1999

Providing administrative and clerical assistance to two Medical Consultants

Voluntary home checker

RSPCA
Leicester, Leicestershire
03.1993 - 08.1995

Visiting homes of potential dog adopters, checking garden safety, knowledge of potential owners. Reporting back to RSPCA kennels on suitability. Follow up checks around 2-3 weeks post adoption

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Business and Administration

OCR
Leicester
01-2009

European Computer Driving Licence

ECDL
01-2008

Certificate of Higher Education - Pet Sitting

Animal Care College
Online
01-2005

Animal First Aid

College of Animal Welfare
Cambridge
01-2005

Diploma of Higher Education - Business and Finance

Loughborough College
Loughborough
01-1991

A-Levels -

Loughborough College
Loughborough
01-1990

GCSEs -

Longslade College
Leicester
01-1988

Skills

    Animal care and pet sitting

    Dog walking expertise

Timeline

Pet Sitter

Self Employed
02.2005 - 10.2007

Kennel Assistant

Orchard Kennels
06.2003 - 02.2005

Personal Assistant

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
10.1999 - 03.2005

Voluntary home checker

RSPCA
03.1993 - 08.1995

Medical Secretary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
03.1991 - 10.1999

NVQ Level 3 - Business and Administration

OCR

European Computer Driving Licence

ECDL

Certificate of Higher Education - Pet Sitting

Animal Care College

Animal First Aid

College of Animal Welfare

Diploma of Higher Education - Business and Finance

Loughborough College

A-Levels -

Loughborough College

GCSEs -

Longslade College
Amanda Brailsford