Experience and Qualifications
Qualifications
A level psychology B
A level biology D
A level English literature C
BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Preston University 2:1, graduated 2003
Professional memberships
Provisional member of the Association Of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC)
Full member of the Institute Of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT)
Founder of the Pet Professional Network
Work experience
Pegasus veterinary surgery 2000-2021
RSPCA kennels Cheltenham 1998 – 2000
Cheltenham Borough Council Dog Warden 2000
Pets As Therapy 2006-2008
Bolton Guide Dogs For The Blind 2001
Myerscough College 2000 – 2003
Blackpool Zoo 2000
Triple A Marbella 2015
Gwen Bailey’s Puppy School 2015 – 2017
Cyprus rescue work 2021
Previous employment
Cheltenham Animal Shelter
3 years employment, including role as head of the quarantine unit and behavioural assessments and co-ordinating work experience with vulnerable adults, 2009-2012
Pet Carers
Dog walker and pet sitter, 2012-2014
Guideposts Trust
Supervisor of after school activity center, for young adults with additional needs, 1998-2001
Penderels Trust
Personal assistant for young adults and children with physical disabilities and additional needs, 1997-2001
The National Star College
Assistant teacher for young adults with physical disabilities and additional needs
William Morris Camphill Community
Assistant teacher for young adults with physical disabilities and additional needs
We Are Cheltenham
Business marketing and promotion for local business professionals.