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Keeley Riley

Liverpool,Merseyside

Summary

Dedicated animal care professional with hands-on experience in wildlife and small animal rehabilitation, specialising in a diverse range of animals ranging from wildlife, domestic and farm animals. Skilled in supporting veterinary teams, including assisting vets and vet nurses during consultations and medical procedures. Experienced in creating educational content for social media to raise public awareness of animal welfare and rehabilitation practices.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

Wildlife And Small Animals Rehabilitator

Freshfields Animal Rescue
Liverpool, Merseyside
06.2018 - Current
  • Rescued and rehabilitated injured wildlife and small animals, ensuring their safe return to natural habitats.
  • Administered medical treatments, oral medication and injections to animals, monitoring their recovery progress closely.
  • Collaborated with veterinary professionals to develop rehabilitation plans tailored to individual animal needs.
  • Educated the public on wildlife conservation and responsible pet ownership.
  • Maintained accurate records of animal care, treatments, and rehabilitation timelines in compliance with regulations.
  • Trained, managed and mentored new staff and volunteers, enhancing team efficiency and animal care standards.
  • Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
  • specialised in hands-on rehabilitation and clinical care for a wide range of animals, from wildlife (hedgehogs, wild rabbits, swifts, pigeons, blackbirds, starlings, kestrels, buzzards) to domestic pets (rabbits, kittens, ferrets) and farm animals (pigs and sheep).
  • Provided direct support to vets and vet nurses in consultations and treatment rooms, including helping with anaesthesia and the removal of maggots during animal care procedures.
  • created and provided social media content for the wildlife and small animal unit, supporting public education and awareness of animal care and rehabilitation.




Education

GCSEs - science

Turnford school
Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
/2007 - /2012

Skills

  • Species-Specific care
  • Administration of medication
  • Veterinary medicine knowledge
  • Injection administration
  • Animal rehabilitation
  • Hygiene standards compliance
  • Orphaned animal rearing
  • Parasite treatment

Timeline

Wildlife And Small Animals Rehabilitator

Freshfields Animal Rescue
06.2018 - Current

GCSEs - science

Turnford school
/2007 - /2012
Keeley Riley