Year of professional experience
Amy Bickham
Bishop's Stortford,Hertfordshire
Summary
Currently studying Level 3 Advanced Extended Diploma in Animal Management at Writtle University College and have gained experience with a range of animals through work experience and voluntary work over the past few years. I am a hard-working, conscientious and enthusiastic person, and looking for a role within the animal industry where my skills, experience and knowledge can be applied.
Overview
1
1
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Work experience
Pet Therapy Rooms
Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire
11.2023 - Current
- Gaining knowledge on the benefits and process of canine hydrotherapy and physiotherapy.
- Displaying enthusiasm and interest by communicating with pet owners and providing support and advice, whilst showing care for their animals with disabilities or health issues.
- Watching hydrotherapy sessions to gain understanding and recording the animal's progress during sessions.
- Gaining experience with a range of dog breeds and horses, whilst monitoring their improvement through the weeks.
- Learning how to be efficient and accurate whilst working and ensuring the safety of myself and other people.
Animal Unit Staff
Writtle University College
Writtle, Essex
09.2023 - Current
- Cleaning and maintaining suitable environments for the animals on unit at Writtle and preparing meals and enrichment.
- Performing health checks on animals and learning about the needs of different species and individuals.
- Moving and handling animals by using appropriate sanitised animal carriers or head-collars to ensure their safety.
- Collaboration is important to complete tasks effectively and efficiently, and provide others with assistance when needed.
Work experience and volunteering at animal shelter
Animal Rescue Charity
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Gaining knowledge and experience of the way rescue charities run on a daily basis.
- Having the opportunity to work independently with different types of animals and their environment.
- Learning how to efficiently clean kennels, prepare meals and bedding and groom dogs with care.
- Being around animals of different backgrounds and being mindful whilst working alongside them.
Education
GCSEs -
St Mary's Catholic School
Bishop's Stortford 09.2018 - 06.2023
Level 3 Extended Diploma - Animal Management
Writtle University College
Writtle, Essex 09.2023 -
Skills
- Knowledge of animal feeding, especially canine nutrition
- Cleaning enclosures and kennel maintenance
- Experience of dog bathing and grooming
- Animal handling
- Understanding of the need for general hygiene
- Ability to complete health checks
- Social media marketing
Accomplishments
- I have improved personal skills such as communication, patience and teamwork through my college course and work experience.
- I have gained confidence to achieve more by completing practical tasks on Writtle college animal unit with efficiency and care.
- I have been trusted with tasks such as independently walking the dogs of my work experience employer in my spare time.
Interests
I love dog walking, dog training and pet photography. I enjoy documenting my photography on social media, creating pet enrichment and personal dog grooming.
Quote
"Normality is a paved road: It's comfortable to walk but no flowers grow."
Vincent Van Gogh
Timeline
Work experience
Pet Therapy Rooms
11.2023 - Current
Animal Unit Staff
Writtle University College
09.2023 - Current
Level 3 Extended Diploma - Animal Management
Writtle University College
09.2023 -
Work experience and volunteering at animal shelter
Animal Rescue Charity
07.2022 - 08.2022
GCSEs -
St Mary's Catholic School
09.2018 - 06.2023
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