I have a diploma in Animal Management and have achieved a BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare degree from the University of Chester. I have worked for the past 3 years as a Veterinary Care Assistant at a veterinary practice, which has provided me with hands on experience with a wide variety of animals with various health conditions. During my time studying I have had practical experience at Reaseheath Zoo with both exotic and domestic animals. My undergraduate research project was based in Lanzarote on the behaviour of Cattle Egrets. I also have voluntary and work experience at a local pet shop, Mid-Antrim Animal Sanctuary, Wild Futures the Monkey Sanctuary, Belfast Zoo and Mona Foundation chimpanzee sanctuary.