Tilly Lake

Dedicated, hands-on Animal Care Assistant with practical experience across dairy farming, veterinary environments, boarding kennels, and professional dog grooming salons. Proven understanding of animal welfare standards, basic behavioural handling, and sanitisation protocols. Combines a strong background in livestock and domestic pet care with excellent customer service and communication skills developed in fast-paced retail and hospitality roles.

Eager to leverage a lifelong passion for animal wellbeing into a progressive role within the animal care sector.

Dog Groomer Assistant at Howlers Dog Grooming (2026-05 – Present)

• Maintain standard hygienic environments tailored to animal wellbeing and safety.
• Manage high-volume bathing and drying procedures for diverse dog breeds.
• Observe and assess standard canine behaviours to ensure a calm, safe grooming process.
• Implement specific care and cooling welfare protocols during high-temperature weather conditions.

Bar & Service Staff at Three Sisters (2023-10 – 2024-04)

• Delivered high-quality food and beverage service to tables in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Communicated directly with guests to proactively identify and manage critical dietary allergen requirements.
• Collaborated with kitchen and front-of-house teams to maintain smooth, efficient service.

Kennel Assistant at Otford Kennels (2024-09)

• Monitored and managed daily animal welfare, nutrition, and exercise schedules for boarded pets.
• Maintained strict sanitisation and cleanliness protocols across the kennel facilities.
• Provided close attention to individual animal needs to minimize boarding stress and anxiety.

Veterinary Nurse Assistant at Pennard Vets (2022-10)

• Shadowed and supported registered veterinary nurses in daily clinical duties and patient care.
• Gained foundational knowledge of clinical practices, medical terminology, and animal handling in a veterinary setting.
• Assisted with the preparation and maintenance of clean, sterile treatment rooms.

Farm Hand / Assistant at Family Dairy Farm (Present)

• Acquired early, foundational insight into livestock care, herd welfare, and the agricultural supply chain.
• Developed strong resilience and a practical work ethic by working in a demanding outdoor environment.

Event Volunteer at Wrotham School (2019-09 – 2023-07)

• Enthusiastically assisted in planning, setting up, and managing community school events, including the annual Christmas Bazaar.

A-Levels in Photography, Film Studies – Wrotham School (2016-09 – 2023-07)

BTEC Sport in Level 2 Pass Overall – Wrotham School (2016-09 – 2023-07)

GCSEs & Vocations in Food and Hygiene, Business Studies, English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Combined Science – Wrotham School (2016-09 – 2023-07)