Ava Grace

I am a dedicated and caring school leaver currently studying Level 2 Animal Care at Kirkley Hall College, attending four days per week. Alongside my studies, I am gaining hands-on experience working in a doggy day care environment, supporting the daily care, handling and welfare of dogs of different sizes and temperaments. I am passionate about animal care and confident following instructions to ensure animal safety and wellbeing.

I am reliable, hard-working and conscientious, with the ability to cope well under pressure and maintain a clean, positive environment for both animals and owners. I am outgoing and confident, with a friendly personality and a strong work ethic, and I am eager to build a career in the pet care industry.

Level 2 Animal Care - Kirkley Hall College

(2025-09)

Currently studying (4 days per week)

• Animal welfare, ethics and responsible care practices
• Safe handling and restraint of a variety of animals
• Animal health, basic first aid and recognising signs of illness or distress
• Feeding, nutrition and daily care routines
• Maintaining clean, safe and hygienic animal environments
• Understanding animal behaviour and body language
• Health and safety procedures, including risk assessments
• Teamwork and communication in a working animal-care setting
• Time management and organisation in a practical learning environment

Dog Day Care Assistant - The Doggy Day Care Centre

Present job alongside College Studies

• Assist with the daily care and supervision of dogs of various breeds, sizes and temperaments
• Confidently handle dogs in a safe, calm and controlled manner
• Supporting feeding routines, exercise, playtime and rest periods
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the centre
• Followed health and safety procedures to ensure the wellbeing of all dogs
• Observed dog behaviour and reported any concerns to senior staff
• Provided a friendly and welcoming environment for both dogs and owners

Dog Groomers assistant - The Grooming Room

• Assisted with caring for dogs in a busy grooming environment
• Helped prepare animals for grooming and maintained a clean, safe workspace
• Helped prepare dogs for grooming and ensured they were comfortable and calm
• Supported customer service by greeting clients and handling basic enquiries
• Washed, dried, styled the dog
• Keeping the work area clean and tidy at all times
• Scheduling of appointments
• Interacted with pet owners in a professional and friendly manner, helping with enquiries and drop-offs

Admin and Cleaning - Modern Architecture Stone

• Carried out general office admin such as filing and organising paperwork
• Maintained a clean and tidy office environment, as well as cleaning the offices, kitchen and bathrooms
• Supported the team with any ad hoc tasks, showing flexibility and reliability
• Built transferable skills in organisation, teamwork, and responsibility

Level 2 Animal Care - Animal Care - Kirkley Hall College (2025-09)

GCSE - Multiple subjects - NCEA Dukes Secondary (2020 - 2025)