Central College of Animal Studies

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🎄✨ Happy Christmas from all of us at CCOAS! 🎅❤️ We hope you and your loved ones have a magical Christmas and a wonderful New Year. Thank you for being part of our community—here’s to an amazing 2024! 🎁🐾 #MerryChristmas #CCOAS #FestiveWishes #HappyNewYear

Are you considering a career in veterinary nursing? If so, come and see us in Exeter on our open days. Email donna.green@ccoas.org.uk to book your place. #veterinarynursing #vetnurse #careers #exeter #devon

Are you considering a career in veterinary nursing? If so, come and see us in Ipswich on the 25th February or 25th March or 29th April. To book your place please email: lynette.overing@ccoas.org.uk #veterinarynursing #vetnurse #careers #ipswich

Are you considering a career in veterinary nursing? If so, come and see us in East Malling, Kent on the 17th February or the 14th April. To book your place please email: lynette.overing@ccoas.org.uk #veterinarynursing #vetnurse #careers #eastmalling #kent

Thank you to our incredible staff and students for raising £280.45 at our Macmillan Coffee Mornings during October. There was also a Macmillan competition for guessing the amount of coffee cups in an image - big congratulations to our winners, Kirsten and Meghan! #Macmillan

Macmillan Cancer Support offers vital services to people affected by cancer, providing expert advice, emotional support, and practical help. Join us in raising funds for Macmillan during the week of October 21st. #MacmillanCancerSupport #SupportCancerCare

Last week, we were thrilled to participate in the Braintree Careers Fair. We had the opportunity to speak with Year 10 and 11 students from eight local schools, sharing information about pursuing a rewarding career in veterinary nursing. #learning #training #veterinarylearning

Donna Green, our Exeter Liaison, attended the open day at White Lodge Vets in Exmouth on Saturday morning. The event was bustling with visitors, offering plenty of activities to showcase both the practice and its dedicated team. #learning #veterinary

Last week, we partnered with Lofty Heights Skills Academy to host NEET students at CCOAS. Our tutor, Sol, led a session on basic animal care, including first aid and hands-on activities like CPR and health checks on Sol's dogs.

We want to extend a huge congratulations to our final-year students, who have now received their OSCE results. We're thrilled to announce that they all passed with flying colours and are now eligible to apply to become registered veterinary nurses. #welldone #Congratulations

Veterinary nurses at Stowe Veterinary Group, including former CCOAS students, have been instrumental in caring for three puppies that were abandoned just before Christmas. If you would like to read the full story: ccoas.org.uk/.../vet-practi…

Our staff at all three sites are ready to welcome new student veterinary nurses. The Exeter training room is prepared for Induction Day in late August. We also look forward to our returning second and third year students in early September after their well deserved Summer break!

Last week, second-year students from CCOAS Exeter were welcomed at Cave Veterinary Specialists in Wellington for a behind-the-scenes visit. They enjoyed a guided tour, conducted interviews with nurses and students, and had the opportunity to shadow the nursing team.

Congratulations to our second year and final year students this week with their excellent exam results. All students across all three sites passed their written exams on their first attempt. Great achievement! #veterinarynursing #examresults

The 2nd year students at CCOAS visited @DonkeySanctuary veterinary department. They had a guided tour of the hospital, a talk in the lab and a guide to being a REVN. A great and informative trip. #donkey #veterinarynursing #animalstudies

It's official! We'll be at this year's @SuffolkShow. Come along and visit us in the Farm4Future area. eadt.co.uk/news/24230224.… #veterinarynursing #animalstudies #careers

We're at the job fair today. Consider a life long rewarding career in veterinary nursing and talk to us about how to achieve it. #burystedmunds #veterinarynursing #careers

Have you thought about becoming a veterinary nurse? Our next open day in #exeter is on 8th May. Book your place to find out more about this rewarding career and how CCOAS can help you achieve your dream job. #veterinarynurse #career #animalhealth

Come and find out more about a rewarding career in veterinary nursing at our open day in #Ipswich on 17th April. #veterinarynursing #animalhealth #careers