MY QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications and Work Experience
2019-2020
LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN ANIMAL MANAGEMENT
This course covers the basics in animal care, alongside specific modules based around veterinary nursing. These modules include animal first aid, behaviour, biology and training. This provides me with basic practical skills in dog handling, health care and effective, ethical training. I completed two years at Myeracough college earning a D*D*D.
150 hours - 2019
KENNEL & CATTERY ASSISTANT
I completed work experience at a kennels where I handled various breeds ranging from miniature dachshunds to newfoundlands. Basic duties included feeding, walking, bathing, grooming and toileting dogs, as well as admin and cleaning duties.
50 hours - 2020
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
I was able to attend work experience at an animal hospital where I improved my animal handling skills, specifically dogs and cats, as well as customer service. Some of my duties included carrying dogs, exercising dogs and helping prepare animals for surgery.
2018
LEVEL 2 IN EQUINE MANAGEMENT
During 2018 I completed an online diploma in equine management, which covered topics ranging from equine health and first aid to training and grooming.