Bethany Vernon

A highly motivated, friendly and hardworking individual with ten years’ experience in animal management. Dedicated to providing the highest standard of animal care. Extremely passionate about animals and knowledgeable in a wide range of species, with a keen interest in conservation. Able to demonstrate appropriate training and handling techniques competently and with compassion. Excellent attention to detail, communication and organisation skills, with extensive experience in customer care services. Adept at working in a fast paced, professional environment both independently and as part of a team. Seeking a satisfying and challenging career in which to apply and further enhance existing knowledge and skills.

Current employment

Feb 2023-present     Animal Barn Team Member, National Forest Adventure Farm

• Responsible for the health and welfare of over 200 animals including horses, cows, goats, pigs, sheep, reindeer, alpaca, poultry, guinea pigs, rabbits and chinchilla
• Competently perform routine farm operations and maintain high husbandry standards, including cleaning and enclosure maintenance, devising feeding and breeding plans, health monitoring, administering treatments and medication, ensure codes of practice are adhered to
• Entrusted with additional responsibilities consisting of training and supervising new members of staff, overseeing feed and supply orders, and updating animal records
• Deliver educational talks and presentations, conduct exciting animal encounters and demonstrations, interact with guests by sharing insight and knowledge about animals kept of the farm

2:1 BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Studies, University of Northampton, 2012-2015   

4  A-levels, Burton and South Derbyshire College, 2007-2009                  

10 GCSEs, De Ferrers Specialist Technology College, 2002-2007