Heidi Barrett
Halifax,West Yorkshire
Summary
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Compassionate individual with strong communication and animal care skills, coupled with background in biology and teamwork. Proven ability to handle sensitive situations and provide supportive assistance. Ready to contribute to animal welfare and community health through dedicated volunteer work.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work history
Work Experience
Hird & Partners Equine Hospital
Shelf, Calderdale
- Ensured cleanliness and hygiene in the clinic, promoting a healthy environment.
- Observed and recorded patient behaviour, contributing to accurate diagnoses.
- Prepared animals for surgery which resulted in successful operations.
- Administered medication twice daily for 35 patients to improve their wellness.
Student mentor
Greenhead College
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
2023.09 - 2025.07
- Offered emotional support, helping multiple students cope with academic stress better across 2 subjects.
- Developed strong rapport with mentees, building trust-based mentor-mentee relationships.
- Listened actively to mentees' concerns, goals and challenges, providing empathetic understanding and personalised guidance.
Volunteer worker
Meadow View Stables
Halifax, Calderdale
2017.03 - 2020.05
- Mucked out 17 stables and yards in line with schedule.
- Prepared horses for riding to ensure safety of riders.
- Trained new staff members to follow correct procedures in horse care.
Education
A-Level - Biology
Greenhead College
Huddersfield, Kirklees 2023.09 -
A-Level - Chemistry
Greenhead College
Huddersfield, Kirklees 2023.09 -
A-Level - Mathematics
Greenhead College
Huddersfield, Kirklees 2023.09 -
GCSE - Biology
Trinity Academy Halifax
Halifax, Calderdale 2018.09 - 2023.08
GCSE - Chemistry
Trinity Academy Halifax
Halifax, Calderdale 2018.09 - 2023.08
GCSE - English Language
Trinity Academy Halifax
Halifax, Calderdale 2018.09 - 2023.08
GCSE - English Literature
Trinity Academy Halifax
Halifax, Calderdale 2018.09 - 2023.08
GCSE - History
Trinity Academy Halifax
Halifax, Calderdale 2018.09 - 2023.08
GCSE - Mathematics
Trinity Academy Halifax
Halifax, Calderdale 2018.09 - 2023.08
GCSE - Physics
Trinity Academy Halifax
Halifax, Calderdale 2018.09 - 2023.08
GCSE - Spanish
Trinity Academy Halifax
Halifax, Calderdale 2018.09 - 2023.08
GCSE - Religious Studies
Trinity Academy Halifax
Halifax, Calderdale 2018.09 - 2023.08
GCSE - Further Mathematics
Trinity Academy Halifax
Halifax, Calderdale 2018.09 - 2023.08
BTEC - Health and Social Care
Trinity Academy Halifax
Halifax, Calderdale 2018.09 - 2023.08
Skills
- Compassionate communication with clients
- Animal behaviour understanding
- Medication administration
- Pre- and post-surgical care
- Feed schedule management
- Biosecurity protocols
- Strong ethical standards
Timeline
Student mentor
Greenhead College
2023.09 - 2025.07
A-Level - Biology
Greenhead College
2023.09 -
A-Level - Chemistry
Greenhead College
2023.09 -
A-Level - Mathematics
Greenhead College
2023.09 -
GCSE - Biology
Trinity Academy Halifax
2018.09 - 2023.08
GCSE - Chemistry
Trinity Academy Halifax
2018.09 - 2023.08
GCSE - English Language
Trinity Academy Halifax
2018.09 - 2023.08
GCSE - English Literature
Trinity Academy Halifax
2018.09 - 2023.08
GCSE - History
Trinity Academy Halifax
2018.09 - 2023.08
GCSE - Mathematics
Trinity Academy Halifax
2018.09 - 2023.08
GCSE - Physics
Trinity Academy Halifax
2018.09 - 2023.08
GCSE - Spanish
Trinity Academy Halifax
2018.09 - 2023.08
GCSE - Religious Studies
Trinity Academy Halifax
2018.09 - 2023.08
GCSE - Further Mathematics
Trinity Academy Halifax
2018.09 - 2023.08
BTEC - Health and Social Care
Trinity Academy Halifax
2018.09 - 2023.08
Volunteer worker
Meadow View Stables
2017.03 - 2020.05
Work Experience
Hird & Partners Equine Hospital