Compassionate, friendly student with almost a year experience caring for and handling a wide variety of animals. Eager to further knowledge and skills to provide highest quality of care to animals within care in an efficient manner. Demonstrates a strong attention to detail and work ethic, not afraid to tackle any task presented with an enthusiastic and positive outlook at all times - even in poor weather conditions. Patient and understanding when working with others, always happy to help if able to.
Hi, I’m
Lily Appleyard
Animal Care Student
Norwich,Norfolk
Summary
Overview
1
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Tom & Toto Pet CareNorwich, Norfolk
Dog day care attendant
09.2023 - 04.2024
Job overview
For a period of several months, I undertook a work experience placement at Tom & Toto, one of Norfolk's best dog daycare providers.
- Built skills in working alongside others, communicating issues and suggestions effectively.
- Maintained a safe, welcoming environment and attitude to make the dogs feel calm and earn their trust.
- Provided the dogs with engaging activities and play making creative use of equipment within the pen, as well as helped them to calm down for structured naptime.
- Kept environment spotlessly clean to minimise infection risks.
- Monitored dogs' behaviour around others to adjust group sizes accordingly and reduce the chances of conflict.
- Assisted fellow staff members with handling any conflict between the dogs promptly and safely.
Education
Easton CollegeNorwich
Level 3 Technical Diploma from Animal Management
09.2023
University Overview
I am currently studying at Easton College an extensive range of topics including animal biology, behaviour, and the health/husbandry needs of fish, reptiles, avians, and both small and large mammals.
- All coursework completed during my studies so far has been awarded a Merit.
- Frequent hands-on experience with caring for, handling and restraining a wide variety of animals.
University Technical College NorfolkNorwich
GCSEs
09.2021 - 07.2023
University Overview
- English Language 7
- English Literature 6
- Maths 5
- Biology 9
- Physics 7
- Chemistry 6
- Computer Science 7
- BTEC Engineering Pass
Skills
- Welcoming and friendly
- Animal husbandry
- Animal handling and restraint
- Record-keeping
- Presentable and punctual
- Excellent patience levels
- Enclosure maintenance
- Animal behaviour
- Calm under pressure
Quote
What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?"
Timeline
Dog day care attendant
Tom & Toto Pet Care
09.2023 - 04.2024
Easton College
Level 3 Technical Diploma from Animal Management
09.2023
University Technical College Norfolk
GCSEs
09.2021 - 07.2023
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