Olivia Metters

Self-motivated individual who works well in a team as well as independently. Great with instructions and targets. Completed Duke of Edinburgh award – Bronze. Passionate about animal care with the goal of working full-time in the animal industry by the end of education.

Student at Northumberland College Zoo (2021-09 – 2024-07)

Volunteering – worked in the zoo in full PPE and cared for the animals.

• Cleaning out enclosure part cleans and full cleans
• Feeding and watering animals making sure to follow all dietary requirements
• Giving the animals the correct exercise for them and making sure they all had enrichment

Volunteering at Canine Camp (2022-02 – 2023-03)

Volunteering – looked after many dogs through the day from 20 dogs up.

• Playing with them making sure they get all there exercises and energy
• Cleaning up after them if they had to go to the toilet
• Sitting with any dogs that would just want a cuddle

Waitress at Jump 360 (2022-05 – 2022-10)

• Handling cash
• Rotating stock and restocking any products that needed to be
• Working with the public, serving customers
• Making hot drinks such as coffees and hot chocolates
• Working in the kitchen making food for customers and party food as well

Sandwich artist at Subway (2023-04 – 2025-03)

• Working closely with the public making sure to give them the best service
• Handling cash and closing the till out at the end of a day
• Restocking and preparing food to be consumed in a correct and safe manner
• Closing the shop at the end of the day
• Cleaning

Volunteering at Little Paws Dog Salon (2024-03 – 2024-12)

• Brushing dogs out before bathing
• Bathing dogs making sure to shampoo them twice thoroughly
• Drying dogs
• Handling and restraining dogs safely
• Cleaning up any hair that accumulates, folding towel

K9 career/Dog groomer at Doggy Days (2025-03 – Present)

• Walking groups of dogs
• Husbandry jobs (cleaning)
• Feeding dogs when needed
• Grooming
• Bathing and brushing
• Clipping dogs
• Opening and Closing the building
• Handling and restraining dogs safely

GCSEs – John spence comu high school (2016-09 – 2021-07)

Level 1 certificate in land based studies in Animal Care – Kirkley hall / northumberland college (2021-09 – 2022-12)

Level 1 diploma in land based studies in Animal Care – Kirkley hall / northumberland college (2022-09 – 2023-12)

Level 2 extended certificate in Animal Care – Management – Kirkley hall / northumberland college (2023-09 – 2024-12)

Level 2 certificate in Dog Grooming assistant – Kirkley hall / northumberland college (2024-09 – 2025-12)

Level 3 Dog Grooming - Kirkley hall /northumberland college 2025 - 2026