Summary
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Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
References
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Ollie Salter

Heath and Reach,Bedfordshire

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in animal handling, record keeping, and client communication. Demonstrates strong team collaboration and time management skills, ensuring efficient inventory management and safety compliance.


Known for problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, keen attention to detail, and committed to leveraging resourcefulness and communication skills to enhance operational efficiency and achieve career growth in a dynamic environment.


Caring professional with keen sense for identifying animal behaviour and addressing needs of animals. Organised in planning exercises to keep animals healthy. Maintains calmness and composure in managing emergency situations.


Instinctive individual with motivation to rear and raise healthy animals. Willing to learn day-to-day operations and maintenance of animals. Cautious and considerate with animal care.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work history

Animal Care Worker

Various
Guildford, Surrey
10.2023 - 07.2025
  • Prepared animals for surgery by cleaning surgical sites and assisting veterinarians during procedures.
  • Trained dogs using positive reinforcement techniques which led to improved dog behaviour.
  • Facilitated successful rehoming of numerous stray cats by carrying out thorough assessments on potential adopters.
  • Assisted in routine veterinary check-ups, ensuring accurate record keeping for each animal's health status.
  • Ensured safe environment by conducting thorough inspections of animal enclosures.
  • Organised regular exercise sessions to maintain optimal physical health of animals.
  • Improved animal behaviour through consistent training routines for better adoptability.
  • Monitored dietary intake of each animal, ensured balanced nutrition levels were met.
  • Checked daily health and behaviour changes, facilitated timely veterinary intervention when necessary.
  • Collaborated closely with team members, enhanced overall effectiveness of operations.
  • Assisted in capturing stray or injured animals, minimised stress during transport process.
  • Participated in community outreach activities to promote shelter services.
  • Cleaned out animal living spaces to meet strict hygiene standards.
  • Understood needs of different types of animals.
  • Helped animals to socialise, improving adoptability.
  • Looked after sick or distressed animals, cultivating soothing environment to prevent aggressive behaviour.

Education

A-Levels - animal management level 2

Merrist wood college
Guildford, Surrey
09.2024 - 06.2025

GCSEs - maths and english

merrist wood college
Guildford, Surrey
09.2024 - 06.2025

Skills

  • Animal handling
  • Record keeping
  • Client communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Inventory management
  • Problem solving
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Resourcefulness
  • Safety compliance
  • Attention to detail
  • Critical thinking

Accomplishments

Voted Student of the Year at college for my dedication and extra commitment to over 150 hours of on-site work experience. I was awarded Distinction in my chosen Animal Care course and have taken supplementary GCSEs at the same time.

Affiliations

Expert in caring for animals with experience in caring for animals with unusual illnesses or situations.


Years of experience in caring for all animals, speciality in reptiles, both personally and through studies and work experience at my training college's onsite zoo in Guildford.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

A-Levels - animal management level 2

Merrist wood college
09.2024 - 06.2025

GCSEs - maths and english

merrist wood college
09.2024 - 06.2025

Animal Care Worker

Various
10.2023 - 07.2025
Ollie Salter