Cerys Southwell
Sevenoaks,United Kingdom
Summary
From a young age I have aspired to become a veterinarian, motivated by my love of animals and my personal experiences in researching and caring for sick pets. I am pursuing GCSEs in triple science, higher Spanish, higher maths, English, religious education, geography, and health and fitness to establish a solid academic foundation for future veterinary studies. I am a dedicated individual with experience in the scouting community, having earned the Gold Scout Award and currently acting as a young leader. I utilize my leadership skills by guiding younger members through character-building activities. I am actively involved in the Army Cadet Force and various sports, including football, rugby, and netball. I have worked at Godden green stables on Saturdays since I was 13, proving my strong work ethic and commitment to animal care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Pet sitter
own business
Sevenoaks, Kent
2024.08 - Current
- I provide care for cats, guinea pigs, and rabbits during owners' absences.
- Ensure animals receive fresh food, water, and affection daily.
- Monitor health by checking for injuries and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Maintain cleanliness of living spaces to promote animal welfare.
Stable worker
Meryl Doran
Sevenoaks, Kent
2024.03 - Current
My duties include: preparing horses ready for turn out in the correct gear varying on the weather, putting any creams or powder on before they go out. I check for anything unusual e.g cuts, swelling or different behavioural patterns all of the horses are different with different needs.
After turnout, I muck out, making sure each stable is cleaned to a good standard, clean buckets and fill with fresh water. Leaving them with a comfy bed for the night.
Once completed I bring in the horses, pick out their feet, change rugs if need be and check again for any cuts, scratches and swelling. Once each horse is mucked out, I sweep the yard and throughout the day move it to the muck heap. I am always happy to help the liveries with anything they need.
Education
Trinity Sevenoaks School
Sevenoaks, Kent 2022.09 -
Skills
- I am part of The army cadet force which takes place on a Monday and Wednesday night
- After school, I take part in football, rugby and occasionally netball
- Dedicated worker as I have to be up early Saturday mornings to work stables
- I completed the gold scout award
- Right now I am in the process of my silver DofE
- I have been part of the worldwide scouting group since I was about 5 I'm now a young leader at the same scout troop I have grown up around giving back and leading younger children through an amazing journey building character, new skills and memories for life
- I ride horses which has been an amazing opportunity for me as It has always been one of my dreams
- I have always dreamed of being a vet since I was the age of 5
- When my pet chicken was extremely ill I knew I had to do something, which inspired me more I started to do lots of research She was struggling to walk, at first I thought she had broken her leg, but then I realised it was way worse She had got wry neck and because of this it had caused paralysis I did not give up So I bought her supplements for the deficiency as it could have been parasitic Since she couldn't walk she was sat in her own faeces, it was summer, flies where present and she was being eaten from the outside by maggots Everyday I bathed her and tweezed each one of them out, disinfecting her, trying my best, I hand fed her This was on going for around two months and gradually she got better, if hadn't I stepped in she wouldn't have survived
- When my dog was diagnosed with cancer I couldn't help but research and look into the ins and out of it all
- For GCSE's I am taking triple science, higher Spanish, higher maths, English, re, geography, health and fitness
Affiliations
- Army Cadet Force
- Rugby
- Love for animals
- Gym
- Football
Accomplishments
- April 2026 RVC Easter School: 2 amazing days learning about the reality of becoming a vet.
- I was awarded a sport leadership award at school for showing my leaderships skills by running PE classes for younger years, always turning up to extra curriculum, helping around the school .I was the only one out of the whole school who was awarded it. I am very proud of this achievement.
- Over my years of competitive swimming I have won many medals in galas over the South East of England
- Competed in and finished 2 triathlons in open water at Hever Castle.
- Gold scout Award
Languages
English
Native
Spanish
Intermediate
Polish
Beginner
Timeline
Pet sitter
own business
2024.08 - Current
Stable worker
Meryl Doran
2024.03 - Current
Trinity Sevenoaks School
2022.09 -