Amber Arnold-jones
Blandford Forum,Dorset
Summary
I am a helpful team member who offers enthusiasm for animal care and has experience in handling a range of species from horses, dog and cats to exotics and birds of prey. I am proactive and a supportive worker who follows instructions to execute tasks carefully and efficiently. I have a proven background working with animals and building trusted rapport with customers and can adapt quickly to working with any species.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered veterinary nurse
Longmead Veterinary Practice
Shaftesbury, Dorset
04.2019 - Current
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate post-operative care.
- Managed veterinary pharmacy for efficient dispensation of medications.
- Ensured sanitary conditions in clinic to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Assisted during surgeries with anaesthesia administration, improved surgical outcomes.
- Conducted laboratory tests for accurate disease diagnosis.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive animal care.
- Maintained detailed patient records for accessible reference and follow-up.
- Provided nutritional advice for optimised pet growth and development.
Sales assistant
joshua jones uk
Wimborne Minster, Dorset
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Improved customer service by efficiently handling queries and complaints.
- Assisted customers with product selection for optimal satisfaction.
- Addressed customer needs promptly, resulting in positive feedback and loyalty.
Dog walker
self employed
Wimborne Minster, Dorset
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Built rapport with clients by meeting their individual pet care needs.
- Provided quality dog walking services for client satisfaction.
- Delivered timely service to ensure dogs' health and wellbeing.
- Maintained safe environments for pets whilst on walks.
- Followed specific instructions from dog owners, ensuring personalised care.
- Encouraged good canine behaviour using positive reinforcement techniques, promoting well-behaved pets.
- Established trust with dogs using patient approach, fostering strong relationships with pets under care.
- Provided comfort and reassurance to distressed or anxious animals demonstrating empathy.
Horse riding instructor
Pony Palace
Bournemouth, England
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Trained young riders for competent horse handling.
- Coordinated horseback trail rides, creating a fun learning environment.
- Enhanced student's riding skills by providing expert training.
- Conducted safety briefings to ensure injury-free riding sessions.
- Ensured proper care of horses with regular health checks.
- Ran children horse riding parties
- Taught students horsemanship etiquette to maintain discipline during sessions.
- Managed stable operations efficiently, ensuring smooth running of daily activities.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Veterinary Nursing
Royal College of Veterinary Nursing
Dorset 06.2021 - 06.2024
Diploma of Higher Education - Animal and Agricultural managment
Kingston Maurward College
Dorchester /2015 - /2017
Dog training and behaviour - Dog Training And Behavior And Business Set Up
The Open College
Dorset /2018 - /2018
A-Levels - English
Corfe Hills School
Broadstone /2011 - /2013
A-Levels - Media
Corfe Hills School
Broadstone /2011 - /2013
A-Levels - Art
Corfe Hills School
Broadstone /2011 - /2013
GCSEs - Maths
Corfe Hills School
Broadstone /2010 - /2010
GCSEs - Science
Corfe Hills School
Broadstone /2010 - /2010
GCSEs - English
Corfe Hills School
Broadstone /2010 - /2010
Skills
- Time Planning and Efficiency
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Independent working
- Professional and Approachable Customer Interaction
- Advanced Animal Care and Knowledge
- Ability to quickly learn species specific knowledge
- Fast-paced environment adaptability
- Experience working with aggressive or difficult to handle animals
- Used to handling, dispensing and giving medication to animals
Affiliations
- Sports
- Fitness
- Reading
- Dog Agility
- Horse riding
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Diploma of Higher Education - Veterinary Nursing
Royal College of Veterinary Nursing
06.2021 - 06.2024
Registered veterinary nurse
Longmead Veterinary Practice
04.2019 - Current
Sales assistant
joshua jones uk
01.2019 - 04.2019
Dog walker
self employed
06.2018 - 02.2019
Horse riding instructor
Pony Palace
01.2014 - 01.2015
Diploma of Higher Education - Animal and Agricultural managment
Kingston Maurward College
/2015 - /2017
Dog training and behaviour - Dog Training And Behavior And Business Set Up
The Open College
/2018 - /2018
A-Levels - English
Corfe Hills School
/2011 - /2013
A-Levels - Media
Corfe Hills School
/2011 - /2013
A-Levels - Art
Corfe Hills School
/2011 - /2013
GCSEs - Maths
Corfe Hills School
/2010 - /2010
GCSEs - Science
Corfe Hills School
/2010 - /2010
GCSEs - English
Corfe Hills School
/2010 - /2010
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