Catherine Evans
Primate and Small Mammal Keeper at Hamerton Zoo Park- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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ZIMS for Aquarists and Keepers
Species360Jan, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Zoology Diploma
Centre of Excellence Online LtdAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Pet First Aid
New Skills Academy (part of BE-A Education Ltd)Aug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
South Africa Conservation
African Insight AcademyJul, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Venomous Reptile Care
Kinyonga Reptile Centre, SAJul, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Grade I Flute
Royal School of MusicJun, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
Dog First Aid and Emergency Canine Care
The CPD Standards OfficeFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Canine Communication
New Skills Academy (part of BE-A Education Ltd)
Experience
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Hamerton Zoo Park
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Primate and Small Mammal Keeper
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Feb 2021 - Present
Responsible for the daily care of a range of species including primates, xenarthra and marsupials. My duties include cleaning, preparing food, enriching, medicating, basic health checks and enclosure maintenance/design.As section keeper, I liason directly with the head keeper regarding the animals under my care. I have been allowed involvement in the veterinary side of the zoo including sitting in on procedures and assisting where possible as well medicating a range of species myself.I am able as a young keeper to suggest and implement fresh new ideas into the collection and I am proud of the changes I have been able to make e.g. introducing browse to folivore's diets to fit with their natural food habits. I have had the opportunity and pleasure of assisting in hand rearing small mammals as a result of parental neglect. I had sole responsibility of feeding and caring for the juveniles whilst ensuring their healthy growth, enabling me to learn more about the species and gain confidence in my nurturing skills.On top of progressing my animal skills, I am given regular opportunities to improve my public relations by leading encounter experiences and spontaneous animal talks when working around the public areas. I have learnt new management skills with responsibility for work experience students and training new staff members. I am also confident in using ZIMS software to maintain records of the animals under my care. I am emergency first aid trained and have received fire training.
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Volunteer Keeper
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May 2019 - Jan 2021
I partook in the general husbandry of a range of species including;Small mammals (binturong, raccoons, sloths, meerkats, possums) Primates (lemurs, gibbons, tamarins)Small carnivores (civets, caracals, oncilla, otters, jackal) Large carnivores (dingos, maned wolves, lynx, cheetahs, tigers, brown bears) I completed daily tasks incluse preparing food (veg/fruit and meat), cleaning enclosures & paddocks, supplying enrichment and ensuring human and animal safety through thorough locking procedures. I have also gained some experience in medicating / treating exotic mammals.
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Kennel Assistant
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Jun 2016 - Feb 2021
I was responsible for the daily husbandry of boarding dogs and cats, including preparing feeds, cleaning and giving medication.I have dealt with and assessed emergency medical situations and administered first aid while waiting for veterinary treatment.I dealt with frequent interaction with customers concerning paperwork and accepting payments. Whilst caring for the dogs I learnt basic grooming experience; bathing and brushing, nail clipping and simple clipping / trimming. I was responsible for the daily husbandry of boarding dogs and cats, including preparing feeds, cleaning and giving medication.I have dealt with and assessed emergency medical situations and administered first aid while waiting for veterinary treatment.I dealt with frequent interaction with customers concerning paperwork and accepting payments. Whilst caring for the dogs I learnt basic grooming experience; bathing and brushing, nail clipping and simple clipping / trimming.
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Undergraduate Marine Researcher
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Oct 2019 - Oct 2019
I worked primarily alone to conducted an intense, week long, research project to gather data for my undergraduate dissertation. I collected hermit crabs off of the shoreline of the island, maintained them in tanks held at the FSC site and subjected them to behavioural testing as per my approved methods. I was in charge of setting up and maintaining my own laboratory equipment and conducted over 300 behavioural experiments whilst I was there. I worked primarily alone to conducted an intense, week long, research project to gather data for my undergraduate dissertation. I collected hermit crabs off of the shoreline of the island, maintained them in tanks held at the FSC site and subjected them to behavioural testing as per my approved methods. I was in charge of setting up and maintaining my own laboratory equipment and conducted over 300 behavioural experiments whilst I was there.
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Universities Federation for Animal Welfare
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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UFAW Animal Welfare College Conference
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May 2019 - May 2019
I presented the findings of my undergraduate dissertation research to a selection of my peers and tutors, as well as a representative from UFAW. I was nervous about presenting to such a crowd, but I overcame my nerves and learnt valuable presenting skills from my practice and from observing others. I presented the findings of my undergraduate dissertation research to a selection of my peers and tutors, as well as a representative from UFAW. I was nervous about presenting to such a crowd, but I overcame my nerves and learnt valuable presenting skills from my practice and from observing others.
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Moulton College
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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200 - 300 Employee
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Student Manager - Animal Unit
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Apr 2016 - May 2016
Management of lower level students on the Animal Welfare Centre. My role was to oversee the daily husbandry that FE students were providing for a range of animals on the unit including reptiles, exotics and domestics, ensuring that high levels of care were being given. Management of lower level students on the Animal Welfare Centre. My role was to oversee the daily husbandry that FE students were providing for a range of animals on the unit including reptiles, exotics and domestics, ensuring that high levels of care were being given.
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Yard Hand
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May 2012 - May 2016
I was responsible, sometimes solely, for caring for the horses and ponies involved in the riding school. My roles included grooming and bathing, tacking up, assisting in lessons, making feeds and turning horses out as well as general yard cleaning. I also partook in Scallywags Pony Club, receiving badges and certificates of a range of achievements including human and equine first aid. I was responsible, sometimes solely, for caring for the horses and ponies involved in the riding school. My roles included grooming and bathing, tacking up, assisting in lessons, making feeds and turning horses out as well as general yard cleaning. I also partook in Scallywags Pony Club, receiving badges and certificates of a range of achievements including human and equine first aid.
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Woodgreen Pets Charity
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Intern - Dogs Section
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Apr 2016 - Apr 2016
Intense short internship working alongside the animal rehomers in the dog's section.Daily roles included feeding, cleaning and exercising the dogs. Intense short internship working alongside the animal rehomers in the dog's section.Daily roles included feeding, cleaning and exercising the dogs.
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Education
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2016 - 2019
University of Northampton
BSc Hons, Animal Sciences
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