Kirrah Higgins
Bracknell
Summary
Nurturing student aspiring to find meaningful position dealing with animals. Practices compassion and care while caring for animals. Geared up to learn and support team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Sanctuary Volunteer
Naankuse Wildlife Sanctuary
Namibia
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Prevented cross-contamination by sanitising utensils and surfaces.
- Protected from risk by using protective equipment where appropriate.
- Monitored health of animals, reporting changes or causes for concern.
- Prepared and portioned food in line with feeding schedules.
- Stimulated animals with engaging activities and play.
- Remained calm when handling animals to prevent chance of injury or reactive behaviour.
- Cleaned out animal living spaces to meet strict hygiene standards.
- Understood needs of different types of animals.
- Looked after sick or distressed animals, cultivating soothing environment to prevent aggressive behaviour.
- Updated animal records in line with established procedure.
- Supported veterinary staff in administering medications and treatments.
- Measured animals periodically to monitor changes in weight.
- Assisted in daily care routines for animals, including feeding and grooming.
- Conducted basic health checks and reported observations to veterinary staff.
Animal care volunteer
Hero's Farm
Holyport, Berkshire
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Planned and executed effective exercise routines, handling two + donkeys simultaneously.
- Socialised animals through supervised interactions with humans and other animals.
- Optimised environments for safe animal occupancy.
- Cleaned out animal living spaces to meet strict hygiene standards.
- Remained calm when handling animals to prevent chance of injury or reactive behaviour.
- Understood needs of different types of animals.
- Protected from risk by using protective equipment where appropriate.
- Maintained a safe environment for animals by cleaning and sanitising cages according to centre instructions.
- Prepared and portioned food in line with feeding schedules.
- Groomed domestic animals to keep them looking presentable.
- Stimulated animals with engaging activities and play.
- Provided animals with right amounts of exercise.
- Assisted in daily care routines for animals, including feeding and grooming.
- Refreshed water and offered treats to reinforce good behaviour.
- Responded to questions on animal care from colleagues or members of public.
- Safely handled animals with varying temperaments with firm and friendly manner.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Animal Care and Wellbeing
Haddon Training
Wales 09.2022 -
GCSEs - English Language
Beech Lodge School
MaidenheadGCSEs - Maths
Beech Lodge School
MaidenheadGCSEs - Art
Beech Lodge School
MaidenheadGCSEs - Combined Science
Beech Lodge School
MaidenheadSkills
- Animal nutrition knowledge
- Bathing and grooming
- Exercise routine development
- Small animal handling
- Cleaning cages
- Husbandry routine procedures
- Animal health records
- Feeding routines
- Shelter care techniques
- Large animal care
- Animal rehabilitation
- Animal behaviour assessments
- Exotic animal care
- Animal injury prevention
Timeline
Animal Sanctuary Volunteer
Naankuse Wildlife Sanctuary
04.2023 - 04.2023
NVQ Level 2 - Animal Care and Wellbeing
Haddon Training
09.2022 -
Animal care volunteer
Hero's Farm
04.2018 - 10.2018
GCSEs - English Language
Beech Lodge School
GCSEs - Maths
Beech Lodge School
GCSEs - Art
Beech Lodge School
GCSEs - Combined Science
Beech Lodge School
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