Tilly Leah Swift - Veterinary assistant

Summary

Helpful team member offers enthusiasm for animal care and experience in record keeping and administration. Proactive and supportive worker follows instructions to execute precise tasks carefully. Proven background working with animals and building trusted rapport with customers. Proficient in English and intermediate in French, with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Seeking to leverage expertise and skills to contribute to innovative projects within a dynamic team environment.

Overview

2

years of post-secondary education

1

Certification

Work history

Veterinary assistant

Taverham Veterinary Practice, Longwater

Norwich, Norfolk

2022.12 - 2023.03

Cattery Care: Provided daily safekeeping for cats residing within the practice's cattery, including preparing and delivering tailored feeding plans, monitoring appetite and behaviour, and maintaining accurate, up-to-date medical and welfare records to support the decision-making of the present veterinary nurses.
Prescription Management: Organised and filed prescriptions in compliance with veterinary regulations, ensuring accurate documentation, correct labelling, and efficient retrieval for employees and clients.
Clinical Hygiene & Facility Maintenance: Performed thorough cleaning and disinfection of clinical areas, kennels, and equipment to maintain a safe, sterile environment and reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
Clinical Skills Development: Actively trained in performing full nose-to-tail physical examinations, learning to identify abnormalities, assess vital signs, and support veterinarians during routine checks.
Hydrotherapy Operations: Learned to operate and maintain the hydrotherapy machinery, including preparing equipment, assisting with patient handling, and understanding safety protocols for therapeutic sessions.
Laboratory Techniques: Gained hands-on experience in basic diagnostic procedures, such as preparing and examining blood smears, identifying cell types, and supporting in-house testing performed daily at the practice.
Surgical Preparation & Sterilisation: Trained in sterilising medical instruments, assembling surgical packs, and preparing theatre spaces to meet aseptic standards, mitigating risks for safe surgical procedures.

Education

Ormiston Victory Academy

Norwich, Norfolk, UK

2025.05 - 2025.06

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Lord Nelson Sixth Form

Norwich, Norfolk, UK

2025.09 - 2027.06

Skills

Graphic Design and art: Computer aided and freehand design experience
Languages: English (fluent), French (intermediate)

Problem-solving
Communication skills

Certification

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award

Dec 22 to Jul 23

3 months of volunteering –Taverham Veterinary Practice as a veterinary assistant (as aforementioned)
3 months of physical activity – Netball: Increasing communication within a team and a commitment to regular training sessions.
6 months of skill building – Chess: Building skills such as problem solving and strategic thinking through consistent practice.
2 days of Expedition – Outdoor excursion: Completed a supervised expedition involving independent navigation, map reading, teamwork, shelter building, route planning, and leadership under challenging outdoor conditions.

PROJECTS & EXTRACURRICULAR

Maths Tutoring

Oct 25 to Present

Mathematics Support: Aiding GCSE maths students struggling with key topics to achieve higher in final exams, to build confidence and improve overall exam performance through individualised guidance.
Targeted Learning: Breaking down complex equations into clear and manageable steps, and adapting teaching methods to suit each individual student, ensuring they understand core concepts and can replicate multiple approaches to solving different problems.
Assessment and Feedback: Marking completed work, identifying miscalculations, and providing constructive feedback, allowing students to become more confident in their mathematical reasoning and problem solving skills.
Progress Tracking: Monitoring the progression of a student's capability over time, adjusting session focuses to identify and improve weak areas, and to reinforce essential exam techniques.

Timeline