Qualifications:

• BSc Zoology
• NVQ Level 2 Animal Care
• Dog first aid certificate
• Canine Nutrition Diploma
• Animal Psychology Diploma
• Red Cross First Aid Certificate
• MSc Clinical Animal Behaviour (in progress!)

I have always wanted to work with animals having grown up surrounded by pets and working as a dog sitter and walker during my time at school. Following my passion for animals I completed my A Levels and went to university to study Zoology.

During my time at university I studied modules such as Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Anatomy and Physiology, and Conservation. Since graduating in 2017 I have worked in animal care spending a year working at a college supervising students studying Animal Care and looking after a variety of animals including exotic animals, livestock and mammals.

I started at Hydegate in 2018 as an Animal Care Supervisor and have worked my way up. We have a great team here, everyone is so passionate about caring for the animals we have staying with us. Since starting, I have completed a First Aid course and a Dog Emergency First Aid Course, as well as a few online diplomas. I am currently studying online for my Clinical Animal Behaviour MSc with Edinburgh University.

I have always been bought up with dogs for all of my life. It was a split decision when I was younger on whether to work with animals or children, and I chose to pursue a career working with children. Over the years I have been a nanny, a childminder, and a HLTA. After getting married and raising my own children I decided I would like a change in career, and started here at Hydegate in September 2019. I also have my own Jack Russell called Domino!

Qualifications:

• Level 3 Animal Management

I started here at Hydegate on a work experience placement during my time in secondary school. I enjoyed my time at Hydegate so much I applied for a part-time position whilst studying for a diploma in Animal Management, and have worked here ever since! In the future I would like to further my career in the animal industry and gain more experience and knowledge.

I have always wanted to work with animals, and I have volunteered at a rescue kennels and cattery before starting at Hydegate in September 2019. I love meeting all the animals that visit us.

• Level 2 and 3 Animal Management

I studied Animal Management at Hartpury College and since then have always known I wanted to work with animals. I started working here at Hydegate at the beginning of 2019, and love working with all the dogs.

I am really interested in conservation, and would love to go into that in the future, so working here helps me to get valuable experience in the industry.

In my spare time, I enjoy going to the gym and loving my rabbits, Freddie and Freya.

Qualifications:

• HND Business and Management Animal Care
• Advanced National Certificate in Animal Care
• National Certificate in Animal Care

I am a self-employed dog groomer who has been involved with Hydegate for the past 12 years. Following on from studying at Lackham College I came to Hydegate to train as a dog groomer and held the position of Assistant Manager before leaving to start my family and build my own business.

I am available for booking 4 days a week at Hydegate.