Volunteer Worker
Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary
Ballinamallard, Fermanagh and Omagh
2022.10 - Current
- Maintained a safe environment for animals by cleaning and sanitising cages according to centre instructions.
- Ensured continuity of care by recording animal eating and activity habits on forms and records.
- Planned and executed effective exercise routines, handling multiple dogs simultaneously, while making sure they get enrichment.
- Safely handled animals with varying temperaments with firm and friendly manner.
- Enabled smooth running of centre operations by regularly clearly and inspecting cages and treatment equipment.
- Minimised health risk exposure by bathing and grooming animals according to prescribed schedules.
- Remained calm when handling animals to prevent chance of injury or reactive behaviour.
- Carried out home checks and assessed behaviour to make sure it is the perfect match for both the family and dog/cat.
- Update the website and reply to emails.
- Responded to questions on animal care from colleagues or members of public.
- Measured animals periodically to monitor changes in weight.
- Looked after sick or distressed animals, cultivating soothing environment to prevent aggressive behaviour.
- Optimised environments for safe animal occupancy.
- Gave medical treatments in line with vet instructions.
- Completed vet runs, this ranged from bringing the dog/cat to and from the sanctuary, as well as reporting back on the vet's advice.
- Socialised animals through supervised interactions with humans and other animals.
- Prepared and portioned food in line with feeding schedules.
- Groomed domestic animals to keep them looking presentable.
- Protected from risk by using protective equipment where appropriate.
- I have been able to foster animals this has broadened my understanding.