Mollie Murdoch
Dalbeattie,Dumfries and Galloway
Summary
Compassionate and reliable canine welfare assistant with extensive experience in animal management. Skilled in administering medications, handling and restraining dogs of all sizes and temperaments, and assisting with routine clinical tasks, whilst maintaining strict hygiene standards. Adept at reading canine body language to reduce stress and prevent incidents, remaining calm under pressure in emergencies, and a clear communicator within a team and with clients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Veterinary Nurse Assistant
Hook Norton Veterinary Group
Hook Norton, Oxfordshire
2023.04 - Current
- Maintained a clean and sterile environment throughout the practice, following specific protocols to maintain high clinical standards.
- Assisted in the Handling and Restraint of animals for specific procedures including blood draws, IV placement, and administering medication.
- Running tests in the lab on blood and urine.
- Assisting on ambulatory visits, for examinations and consultations away from the practice.
- Assisting with feeding, walking and cleaning up after the animals.
- Effectively communicating with veterinarians and nurses to ensure the highest standard of care is maintained.
- Reading body language and behaviour and adjusting handling methods accordingly.
- Assisting in emergency situations to administer necessary care and staying calm in high pressure situations.
Veterinary Dispensary Assistant
Hook Norton Veterinary Group
Hook Norton, Oxfordshire
2025.09 - Current
- Dispensing medication to clients, providing instructions for each medication and ensuring each client is aware of any specific warnings or associated risks.
- Prepared and distributed prescriptions according to veterinarian's instructions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Maintained inventory by restocking shelves and ordering items as needed, contributing to efficient operations.
- Adhered to protocols for identifying and minimising mistakes, ensuring thorough reporting procedures were followed.
- Taking phone calls, booking appointments and taking payments.
Kennel and Cattery Assistant
Banbury Boarding Kennels and Cattery
Banbury, Oxfordshire
2022.07 - 2023.03
- Ensured all animals were fed and given fresh water.
- Walked and exercised dogs daily in a safe environment.
- Ensured all kennels and pens were clean and fresh bedding was provided.
- Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness ensuring bedding was washed and dried, and all bowls were cleaned after feeding.
- Managing specific diets, medications, and other health requirements
- Reading body language and behaviour to reduce stress and maintain a safer environment.
Assistant Dog Walker (Work Experience)
Walking Pawz
Banbury, Oxfordshire
2021.12 - 2022.06
- Walking groups of dogs in public spaces and private fields.
- Determining groups, analysing each dog to determine the best group arrangements.
- Exercising, entertaining and training dogs.
- Safely transporting dogs.
- Managing the health and safety of multiple dogs.
Education
GCSEs -
The Warriner School
Bloxham, Oxfordshire 09/2016 - 07/2021
Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Animal Management -
Pearson BTEC
Bloxham, Oxfordshire 09/2019 - 07/2021
Level 3 Degree in Animal Management -
Moreton Morrell College
Warwickshire 09/2021 - 06/2023
Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) -
TQUK Level 3 Award
04/2026 -
Skills
Teamwork
Communication
Organisation
Diligence
Animal Husbandry
Health Monitoring
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Veterinary Dispensary Assistant
Hook Norton Veterinary Group
2025.09 - Current
Veterinary Nurse Assistant
Hook Norton Veterinary Group
2023.04 - Current
Kennel and Cattery Assistant
Banbury Boarding Kennels and Cattery
2022.07 - 2023.03
Assistant Dog Walker (Work Experience)
Walking Pawz
2021.12 - 2022.06
GCSEs -
The Warriner School
09/2016 - 07/2021
Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Animal Management -
Pearson BTEC
09/2019 - 07/2021
Level 3 Degree in Animal Management -
Moreton Morrell College
09/2021 - 06/2023
Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) -
TQUK Level 3 Award
04/2026 -