Guy Macdonald
Brough,United Kingdom
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated animal care professional with multiple years of hands on experience supporting the health, welfare, and daily needs of a variety of animals. Skilled in handling, feeding, administering medications, and maintaining clean, safe environments. Confident working both independently and part of a team in fast paced or emotionally demanding situations. Dedicated to providing supportive and high quality care to both animals and their owners.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Pet care assistant
Home From Home Petcare
Swanland, East Riding of Yorkshire
2023.03 - Current
- Assisted with feeding, grooming and exercising animals, ensuring their physical and emotional wellbeing.
- Monitored animal health and behaviour, reporting changes to senior staff promptly to support early diagnosis and treatment.
- Maintained clean and hygienic environments, including routine disinfection of cages, kennels, equipment and food areas.
- Handled and restrained animals safely during basic procedures like health checks and grooming.
- Independently administered medications and treatments according to prescribed instructions, ensuring accurate dosage and careful handling.
- Recorded daily observations and care logs, contributing to accurate health and treatment records.
- Worked effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues, vets, veterinary nurses and other support staff to deliver high quality animal care.
- Transported unwell or injured animals to veterinary practices, using safe handling techniques and providing reassurance during transit.
Education
Access Course - Animal management and behaviour
Bishop Burton College
Beverley 2017.08 - 2018.08
Foundation degree - Animal management and behaviour
Bishop Burton College
Beverley 2020.09 - 2022.07
Skills
- Animal handling and restraint
- Medication administration
- Observing/identifying changes in animal health and behaviour
- Cleaning and hygiene maintenance
- Food preparation and routine feeding in line with care plans
- Safe transport of sick/injured animals
- Record keeping and daily care logs
- Infection control and safety awareness
- Calm and compassionate animal care
- Team collaboration and communication
- Client interaction and basic reception duties
- Ability to remain calm in urgent/stressful situations
Relevant Experience
Volunteer experience
The Deep - 1 week work experience placement
Hull Animal Welfare Trust - 1 week work experience placement
Jerry green dog rescue - 1 week work experience placement
Personal experience
Responsible for the daily care of various animals, including Snakes, Tortoises and Invertebrates. Tasks include feeding, enclosure maintenance and cleaning, observing health and behaviour, manual handling and health checks.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pet care assistant
Home From Home Petcare
2023.03 - Current
Foundation degree - Animal management and behaviour
Bishop Burton College
2020.09 - 2022.07
Access Course - Animal management and behaviour
Bishop Burton College
2017.08 - 2018.08