SHANNON DOBSON
Gloucester
Summary
A dedicated, hard-working individual, appraised for my organisation and observational skills. Holding vast amounts of experience in customer service, over the phone and face to face, as well as animal handling skills providing respect and empathy to all clients. A tidy, approachable, and passionate individual always aiming to please and will go above and beyond to complete all tasks. My passion lies with animals and educating owners on animal welfare and health, therefore seeking a job where I can put these skills into place and continue my career within the animal industry. In 2022, I graduated from university with a 2:1 in Animal Behaviour and Welfare.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Dog walker Assistant
2025.09 - 2025.12
Full time Animal Care Assistant
RSPCA Gonsal Farm Animal Centre
2024.08 - 2025.07
Full time Veterinary Care Assistant
Clockhouse Veterinary Hospital
2022.12 - 2024.07
Part-time receptionist
Clockhouse Veterinary Hospital
2022.02 - 2022.12
Part time helper whilst at University
Bead Spider
2020.04 - 2022.02
Part time FOH
The Exmouth Arms Pub
2020.08 - 2021.12
Full time FOH
Delta Marriot Chase Hotel
2019.12 - 2020.08
Full time Kennel Assistant
BJ Kennels and Cattery
2019.04 - 2019.11
Henley Bank Kennels and Cattery
2016.02 - 2019.04
- Started part-time whilst at college before being promoted to full-time.
Education
GCSE Grades - English Language/Literature, Maths, Creative Imedia, Child Development
Churchdown Academy
Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma and Level 3 Diploma - Animal Management
Hartpury College
2015.01 - 2017.01
BSc (Hons) - Animal Behaviour and Welfare
Hartpury University
2019.01 - 2022.01
Pet First Aid (Advanced) - undefined
Online Course
Level 1 CPD Award in Veterinary Reception - undefined
Online Course
Diploma in Canine Communication - undefined
Online Course
Level 4 Advanced Canine Behaviour - undefined
Online Course
Skills
- Pet First Aid
- Canine Behaviour and Welfare
- Positive Reinforcement Training
- Customer service/Public Education
- Individual working and team working
Work Experience
Work Experience during school/college includes a Dog Groomers, Cotswold farm park, and Cheltenham Animal Shelter where experience, knowledge, and handling skills were gained.
Timeline
Dog walker Assistant
2025.09 - 2025.12
Full time Animal Care Assistant
RSPCA Gonsal Farm Animal Centre
2024.08 - 2025.07
Full time Veterinary Care Assistant
Clockhouse Veterinary Hospital
2022.12 - 2024.07
Part-time receptionist
Clockhouse Veterinary Hospital
2022.02 - 2022.12
Part time FOH
The Exmouth Arms Pub
2020.08 - 2021.12
Part time helper whilst at University
Bead Spider
2020.04 - 2022.02
Full time FOH
Delta Marriot Chase Hotel
2019.12 - 2020.08
Full time Kennel Assistant
BJ Kennels and Cattery
2019.04 - 2019.11
BSc (Hons) - Animal Behaviour and Welfare
Hartpury University
2019.01 - 2022.01
Henley Bank Kennels and Cattery
2016.02 - 2019.04
Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma and Level 3 Diploma - Animal Management
Hartpury College
2015.01 - 2017.01
Pet First Aid (Advanced) - undefined
Online Course
Level 1 CPD Award in Veterinary Reception - undefined
Online Course
Diploma in Canine Communication - undefined
Online Course
Level 4 Advanced Canine Behaviour - undefined
Online Course
GCSE Grades - English Language/Literature, Maths, Creative Imedia, Child Development
Churchdown Academy