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Work History
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Laura Blair

Laura Blair

Bristol,North Somerset

Summary

I am a hard working and reliable individual, with a keen interest in zoo medicine. I am experienced in animal care & management, as well as client communications. I have previously completed a 2 week programme at Edinburgh Zoo, 2 week programme at Blackpool Zoo and will be completing a 2 week programme with Safari Vets in South Africa in June 2026. However, I am always looking for ways to expand my skill set & existing knowledge with zoo animals & conservation.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Donor Assistant

Pet Blood Bank UK
05.2025 - Current

Responsibilities include handling of dogs, running basic blood, assisting with blood donation, and client welfare and communication

Relief Milker

Amuco Ltd & Alvis Brothers Ltd
, North Somerset
09.2024 - Current

Responsibilities included milking cows and managing youngstock, disease checking & tractor operation. Includes sole charge and team working.

Horse Groom

Various
07.2017 - Current

Most recently looking after the University of Bristol teaching horses, where responsibilities include basic handling skills and feeding.

Previously, worked at Mergie Stables (Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire) for 3 years, a sole charge role looking after 25 horses. My role included performing basic horse care, including basic veterinary care such as bandage changing and hand walking, as well as exercising of horses.

Have worked on various other yards, with a range of horses from stallions to young stock to high level competition horses.

Retail Worker

Tesco Superstore
, Aberdeen
06.2019 - 10.2021

Responsibilities included customer care, checkout, and fulfilling online shopping orders.

Admin Assistant

S L Wong Accounting
Hong Kong
06.2017 - 01.2018

Education

Veterinary Medicine

Bristol Vet School
Bristol, England
2027

MRes - Zoonoses & Epidemiology

University of Glasgow
Glasgow
2023

BSc - Biochemistry

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen

Skills

  • Animal Handling
  • Research
  • Data Analysis
  • Customer Care
  • Veterinary Care

Accomplishments

Volunteered with Gordon Riding for the Disabled for 3 years

School Grades

  • AB- Advanced Highers
  • AABBB- Highers
  • A*A*AAAAAAB- GCSE

Timeline

Donor Assistant

Pet Blood Bank UK
05.2025 - Current

Relief Milker

Amuco Ltd & Alvis Brothers Ltd
09.2024 - Current

Retail Worker

Tesco Superstore
06.2019 - 10.2021

Horse Groom

Various
07.2017 - Current

Admin Assistant

S L Wong Accounting
06.2017 - 01.2018

Veterinary Medicine

Bristol Vet School

MRes - Zoonoses & Epidemiology

University of Glasgow

BSc - Biochemistry

University of Aberdeen
Laura Blair