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Hannah Tait

Hannah Tait

Torquay,Devon

Work History

Volunteer Zoo Keeper

Shaldon Wildlife Trust
Shaldon, Teignmouth
  • Educated general public about zoo initiatives and conservation efforts. to educate visitors and ensure adherence to industry standards in timely service.
  • Collaborated on conservation initiatives for endangered species, gaining insights into zoo contributions to national and international efforts.
  • Redesigned primate enclosure with team, improving collaboration and communication among staff.
  • Maintained the highest level of safety standards in line with regulations and requirements.

Volunteer Avian Keeper

Devon Birds of Prey Centre
Ipplepen, Newton Abbot
  • Learned many species specific skills in relation to aviary practices and their handling.
  • Preparing meat and ensuring a nutritional diet for the species held here was key and It taught me many key aspects of food preparation and general sanitisation.
  • Resolved customer queries and problems using effective communication and providing step-by-step solutions.
  • Picked up additional tasks to aid team success.

Volunteer Animal Practitioner

South Devon College Animal Unit
Paignton, Devon
  • Transported reptile units between facilities to improve their living conditions. to a new building, enhancing my team skills and challenging my strength.
  • Developed skills in animal health management, focusing on weighing and medicating animals. valuable health related skills here such as weighing animals and providing medication.
  • As a part of the rewilding module we built habitats for native species.
  • Taught me to be open to learning and developing new skills such as when I had to aid the microchipping of meerkats.
  • Participated in field conservation projects and research studies, directly contributing to the preservation of wild reptile populations.

Education

FdSc - Animal Science

University Centre South Devon
Paignton
01-2026

Full City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma - Animal Management

01-2024

Complete course - Panic attacks and Aid

Open University

Species 360 ZIMS Training - Record Keeping

IUCN Red List - accessor training modules

Canine Health & First Aid -

Animal Love LTD

Skills

  • Animal care
  • Animal handling
  • Animal welfare
  • Habitat design
  • Enclosure maintenance
  • Safety assessment
  • Record management
  • Public education
  • Decision making
  • Positive attitude

Independent / Guided Research

As a part of my Specialist Research Project I worked with Paignton Zoo to do Behaviour and Spread of Participation Index studies with a pair of Northern Caiman Lizards. This helped develop my understanding of evidence-based husbandry whilst also strengthening my passion for animal welfare.

Education and Qualifications

  • Complete course on Panic attacks and Aid stated by Open University (Intermediate level Health, Sports & Psychology course)
  • Species 360 ZIMS Training for Record Keeping
  • IUCN Red List accessor training modules undergoing, currently completed module 2.

Timeline

Volunteer Zoo Keeper

Shaldon Wildlife Trust

Volunteer Avian Keeper

Devon Birds of Prey Centre

Volunteer Animal Practitioner

South Devon College Animal Unit

FdSc - Animal Science

University Centre South Devon

Full City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma - Animal Management

Complete course - Panic attacks and Aid

Open University

Species 360 ZIMS Training - Record Keeping

IUCN Red List - accessor training modules

Canine Health & First Aid -

Animal Love LTD

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