Libby Rochford
Hokitika,West Coast
Summary
I am a young person who is keen and motivated with a positive can do attitude seeking a new and exciting opportunity within the animal industry. I have a genuine love and passion for animals and would like to establish a potential career in the companion animals field. I am a hard worker, follow instructions well and am able to work well within a team environment but also use my own initiative and work independently. I am willing to learn new skills and you will find me to be friendly and reliable giving 100% in everything I do.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Care Attendant
SPCA Greymouth
10.2024 - Current
- Give fresh food and water Day and Night
- Clean animal enclosures to maintain clean living spaces for pets and prevent spread of diseases.
- Administered medications to animals and document changes in condition.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication.
- Document animals weight and flea and worm treatments in computer system
Volunteer
SPCA
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Animal care including feeding and toileting
- Cleaning and sanitation
Cleaner
Scenic Waterways Motel
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Housekeeping duties (cleaning, restocking of items)
Hair and Beauty
Gateway (through Westland High School)
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Customer service
- Hair washing
- Cleaning tasks
- Stocking products
- Hi\
Mentor
Big Brother and Big Sister
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Role modelling to younger children
- Activity setting for children
- Relationship building with allocated children
Early Childhood
Gateway (through Westland High School)
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Early childhood support - reading, baking, activities with pre-school aged children
Babysitter
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Maintain safe environment for the children
- Play, read with the children
- Cook and support with bathing and nightly routine
Education
Diploma in Vetinary Assistant and Animal Welfare -
The Career Academy
10.2025
New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Level 3) - Companion Animal Strand (Completed)
Pacific Coast Technical Institute
05.2024
Level 1 and Level 2 - Hair And Beauty
Tai Poutini Polytech
01.2021
Level 1 and Level 2 -
Westland High School
01.2020
Skills
- Keen
- Motivated
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Considerate of others
- Follows instructions well
- Team player
- Polite and friendly
- Reliable
- Abstract thinker
- Hardworking
References
- Shannon Sweetman, SPCA Greymouth, 03 768 5223
- Kathy Turner, Tutor, PCTI, 027 553 9210
- Jenny MacFadgen, Character Reference, 021 060 7497
Timeline
Animal Care Attendant
SPCA Greymouth
10.2024 - Current
Volunteer
SPCA
05.2023 - 09.2024
Cleaner
Scenic Waterways Motel
01.2021 - 01.2022
Hair and Beauty
Gateway (through Westland High School)
01.2021 - 11.2021
Mentor
Big Brother and Big Sister
01.2020 - 01.2021
Early Childhood
Gateway (through Westland High School)
01.2020 - 03.2020
Babysitter
01.2016 - 01.2021
Diploma in Vetinary Assistant and Animal Welfare -
The Career Academy
New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Level 3) - Companion Animal Strand (Completed)
Pacific Coast Technical Institute
Level 1 and Level 2 - Hair And Beauty
Tai Poutini Polytech
Level 1 and Level 2 -
Westland High School
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