Annarose Shiers

As a dedicated and experienced animal care assistant, I am committed to using my diverse range of skills, knowledge, and experience with a variety of species to improve the overall lives of animals in my care. I am a passionate animal welfare advocate, using the skills I have learned throughout my education and career to assist in my drive to provide extremely high standards of animal welfare and customer service.

Kennel and Cattery Assistant at Brookfield Kennels and Cattery (2022-10 – 2023-03)

• Feeding and watering
• Walking and exercising
• Cleaning and sanitizing
• Maintaining a high standard of animal welfare
• Monitoring health and behaviour
• Socializing and grooming
• Administering medications and providing treatments
• Liaising with clients
• Completing paperwork

Animal Care Assistant at Broomfield Hall Animal Unit (2016-06 – 2022-12)

• Feeding and watering
• Walking and exercising
• Cleaning and sanitizing
• Monitoring health and behaviour
• Reporting concerns to staff
• Creating and maintaining enclosures
• Animal handling and socializing
• Assisting staff on open days
• Maintaining high standard of animal welfare
• Regular volunteer for half terms and holidays

Animal Care Assistant at Castlefield Kennels and Dog Rescue (2021-10 – 2022-01)

• Feeding and watering
• Walking and exercising
• Cleaning and sanitizing
• Socializing and grooming
• Deep cleaning
• Prepping enrichment
• Mucking out and feeding farm
• Completing paperwork
• Maintaining high standard of animal welfare

Cattery Assistant at St. Leonard's Meow Hotel (2018-09 – 2020-08)

• Feeding and watering
• Cleaning and sanitizing – including deep cleaning, using appropriate chemicals etc.
• Exercising and socializing animals
• Monitoring health and behaviour
• Reporting concerns to vets
• Providing medications and treatments
• Grooming
• Liaising with clients
• Assisting veterinary staff
• Completing paperwork
• Maintaining a high standard of animal welfare

Temp Cattery Assistant at Ideal Cat Boarding (2018-07 – 2018-09)

• Feeding and watering
• Cleaning and sanitizing
• Restocking
• Dog walking
• Assisting staff to maintain a high standard of animal welfare

Animal Care Assistant at RSPCA (2017-05 – 2017-05)

• Feeding and watering
• Cleaning and sanitizing
• Grooming and socializing
• Restocks

Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Animal Management in Animal Management – Derby College (2021-09 – 2023-05)

Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care in Animal Care – Derby College (2017-09 – 2018-06)

GCSE in English – Derby College (2017-09 – 2018-06)

Level 1 Certificate in Animal Care in Animal Care – Derby College (2016-09 – 2017-07)

Level 2 Certificate in Functional Skills English in English – Derby College (2016-09 – 2017-07)