Elsie Honey Score

Work experience for Merrist Wood College for Animal Management Level 3.

• Cleaning and sterilising after surgeries.
• Observing operations and surgery.
• Sterilising tools.
• Assist in opening blades for surgery.
• Observe consultations quietly.
• Help restrain animals before and during procedures.
• Calmed anxious pets during and after exams, surgeries or treatments for smoother procedure.
• Worked closely with veterinary team to provide excellent animal care.
• Assisted veterinarians with diagnostic procedures such as X-Rays.
• Opened surgical kits, suture materials and recorded consumables used.
• Created safe and clean isolation units, dog and cat wards.
• Monitored animal wellbeing throughout temporary residence, looking out for symptoms of other illnesses or injuries.
• Sterilised surgical equipment and preparation areas to meet hygiene standards.

Merrist Wood Work Experience for a full week.

• Cleaning of tanks and removal of algae from the glass.
• Administered food to all aquatic animals, ensuring each got the right amount and type.
• Re-filling enclosure tanks with fresh water.
• Measuring pH levels of the water, and figuring out which ones are either too low or high.
• Talked to customers if they had questions about an animal.
• Replenished frozen food stock.
• Informing staff of issues with the fish.
• Mopping and sweeping of the floors to ensure a clean and presentable environment.
• Fostered positive relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention.
• Learning on different species of fish and how to recognise pH levels in the water.