About Me
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My name is Laura. My love for animals started at a very early age and I could not imagine a single day without them. I have grown up with a range of different pets from cats, dogs, rabbit, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, chickens, tortoises, Beaded dragons, fish and doves. I also have my own pets now, two cats called Sunny and Junior, three guinea pigs, rabbit and gold fish.
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I set up Safe and Snug pet sitting services in 2014 as a wanted to provide a professional local pet sitting service, where you can have peace of mind knowing your pets are receiving the best possible care from a qualified, experience local animal carer. I ran Safe and Snug solo which helps the animals build a close bond and relationship with myself. This helps them to feel more comfortable and relaxed when your away, which in turns makes the whole experience more enjoyable and stress free for them. It also means i can build a close relationship with all my clients and be able to meet all yours and your pets needs.
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Experiences
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Aquatic and reptile assistant
While I was studying I worked part time in an aquatic and reptile shop for three years gaining experience in caring for both reptiles and fish, their correct nutrition, handling techniques and breeding.
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Catteries, kennels and rescue centers volunteer
I worked at few local catteries, kennels and rescue centers gaining experience with domestic animals such as cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, goats, donkeys and ponies. I also regularly volunteered.
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Zoo keeper
Once finishing university I was lucky enough to spend 4 years working as a zoo keeper at Drusillas and Marwell zoo gaining experience with a range of more exotic animals from hippos, lemurs, penguins, flamingos, raccoon's, tapirs and anteaters.
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RSPCA animal care assistant
When i initially started Safe and Snug animal care services, I worked part time as an animal care assistant at the RSPCA stubbington ark covering a maternity position. Caring for the animals, giving treatment, weighing, groom, bathing, health checked, micro-chipping, vaccinating, socializing and performing behavioral assessments on the animals.
Qualifications
BTEC National Diploma in animal care and management.
-animal nutrition
-animal husbandry
-correct animal handling
-promoting animal health
-animal behavior and communication
-animal first aid
-care of livestock
-wildlife rehabilitation
-animal science
-management of exotics
-basic animal psychology
- animal massage/therapies
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BTEC Higher National Diploma in animal care.
-animal grooming
-animal welfare
-animal training
-maintaining animal health
-health diagnosing
-disease control
-anatomy and physiology
-animal nutritional requirements
-veterinary nursing and administrating medication
-history and evolution of animals.
Bsc (Hons) Applied animal studies degree.
- conservation of animals
- wildlife management
- advance animal science
- advanced physiology