Kenzie Matthias
Jarrow,South Tyneside
Summary
Dedicated animal care professional with expertise in emergency care readiness, surgical assistance proficiency, and compassionate handling. Skilled in clinical procedure support, surgical equipment sterilisation, and animal restraint techniques, ensuring optimal welfare and safety. Demonstrates a deep understanding of animal behaviour and zoonotic diseases, advocating for animal welfare through patient grooming and calm under pressure. Committed to delivering exceptional care while supporting veterinary teams in achieving operational excellence.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Volunteer Veterinary Assistant
Blythman and Partners
Jarrow, South Tyneside
2024.07 - 2024.07
- Administered prescribed medications, enhanced recovery rates.
- Provided basic animal care for efficient recovery from surgeries.
- Enhanced clinic image by maintaining professional and compassionate demeanour.
- Performed administrative tasks to enhance clinic efficiency.
- Assisted in routine check-ups, detected early signs of illnesses.
- Handled emergencies efficiently whilst ensuring minimal distress to animals.
- Supported veterinarians during euthanasia procedures to ensure humane treatment.
Dog day care attendant volunteer
Waggy Warehouse
Jarrow, South Tyneside
2022.06 - 2022.06
- Organised recreational games, providing stimulating experiences for all breeds and sizes of dogs at the centre.
- Conducted group exercises to enhance socialisation skills in dogs under supervision.
- Adapted quickly to changing routines or needs of different breeds; demonstrated flexibility in daily duties.
- Assisted with behavioural training sessions to promote good manners in all dogs at the facility.
- Promoted positive reinforcement techniques amongst staff members; cultivated a harmonious working environment.
- Ensured the safety of dogs by monitoring their behaviour during play sessions.
- Maintained a clean and hygienic environment by regular cleaning and sanitisation of dog care facilities.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Medicine
Gateshead College
Gateshead 2025.09 - 2026.06
GCSEs -
Jarrow Schhol
Jarrow, South TynesideSkills
- emergency care readiness
- Animal restraint techniques
- Compassionate care giving
- Animal grooming patience
- Compassionate handling
- Knowledge of zoonotic diseases
- Surgical equipment sterilisation
- Animal welfare advocacy
- Clinical procedure support
- Animal behaviour understanding
- Surgical assistance proficiency
- Calm under pressure
- Basic surgical assistance
Affiliations
- Art
- Motorsport
- Nature
- Snowboarding
- Anime
Certification
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award
Timeline
Certificate of Higher Education - Medicine
Gateshead College
2025.09 - 2026.06
Volunteer Veterinary Assistant
Blythman and Partners
2024.07 - 2024.07
Dog day care attendant volunteer
Waggy Warehouse
2022.06 - 2022.06
GCSEs -
Jarrow Schhol