Central College of Animal Studies

Home
United Kingdom
Ipswich
Central College of Animal Studies

We offer full and part-time courses in veterinary nursing.

Our courses combine learning with hands-on experience in a professional environment, providing students with the skills and knowledge required for a successful career.

01/10/2026

Meet Emily from our Class of 2019!

Emily started her veterinary nursing journey in 2019 with no previous experience working in a veterinary practice. Since qualifying as an RVN, she has continued to grow her skills and confidence, progressing into a rotational referral nursing role covering wards, diagnostics, surgery and dentistry.

Her journey shows just how many exciting opportunities a career in veterinary nursing can offer. 💙

Could you follow in Emily’s footsteps? A career in veterinary nursing can open the door to a rewarding future working with animals while continuing to learn and develop new skills.

🐶🐱 Start your veterinary nursing journey today!

25/09/2026

🐾❤️ Thank you to everyone who has joined us for our Pet First Aid Course over the past month! ❤️🐾

We’ve had a fantastic time teaching pet owners and animal lovers essential first aid skills and showing them how they can help their pets in an emergency.

But there’s still time to join one of our upcoming courses! 🩹🐶🐱
Our Pet First Aid Course, delivered by Central College of Animal Studies, is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to act when it matters most.

Perfect for pet owners, dog walkers and animal professionals, this 2½-hour, in-person course is delivered by Registered Veterinary Nurses and includes hands-on practical sessions.

You'll learn how to:
Recognise when to seek veterinary care
Safely handle and transport pets in an emergency
Treat common injuries such as cuts, burns and stings
Perform basic resuscitation
Apply bandages and build a pet first aid kit

Upcoming course dates:
• 20th October – 6:30pm
• 24th November – 6:30pm

Spaces are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment!
More autumn course dates will be announced soon, so stay tuned!

To book your place or find out more:
Call 01473 555050
Email [email protected]

23/09/2026

Ready to advance your career in small animal nursing? 🐾

We’re excited to now offer the Emergency & Critical Care Nursing qualification — designed to help you build on your licence to practise and deliver outstanding, evidence-based care to emergency and critical care patients.

This programme will deepen your clinical knowledge, strengthen your practical decision-making, and grow your confidence in supporting both patients and colleagues in high-pressure environments. While predominantly theory-based, you’ll reflect on your own professional practice to develop as a skilled ECC nurse.

📚 Modules include:
• Emergency triage of the veterinary patient
• Supporting the critically ill patient
• Diagnostic procedures, anaesthesia & pain management
• Cardiovascular & respiratory nursing
• Toxicity & gastrointestinal cases
• Haematological & genitourinary conditions
• Neuromuscular, neurological & endocrine nursing
⏱ Total Qualification Time: 450 hours (5 hours a week)
🎓 Guided Learning Hours: 185 hours
Format: Online learning

Take the next step in your Emergency & Critical Care journey.
📩 [email protected]
📞 01473 555050

16/09/2026

🐾 Meet Laura from our Class of 2022! 🎓

Since qualifying as a veterinary nurse, Laura has continued to develop her career and has progressed to working in a larger hospital. 🏥🐶🐱 Looking ahead, she plans to continue building her skills by working towards her Level 4 Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) course. 📚✨

Our Level 4 Emergency and Critical Care Course is designed to help veterinary professionals build on their licence to practise and deliver outstanding, evidence-based care to emergency and critical care patients. 🚑🩺

The programme will deepen your clinical knowledge, strengthen your practical decision-making and build your confidence when supporting patients and colleagues in high-pressure environments. While predominantly theory-based, the course also encourages you to reflect on your own professional practice and continue developing as a skilled ECC nurse. 💡👩‍⚕️

Are you interested in becoming a veterinary nurse like Laura? 🐾Or perhaps you’re ready to take the next step in your career and find out more about our Level 4 ECC Course?

📧 Contact us at [email protected] to find out more and kick-start your veterinary nursing career! 🚀🐾

11/09/2026

🐾 Would you know what to do in a pet emergency?

Our Pet First Aid Course, delivered by Central College of Animal Studies, is designed to give you the confidence and skills to act when it matters most.

Perfect for pet owners, dog walkers and animal professionals, this 2½-hour, in-person course is taught by Registered Veterinary Nurses and includes hands-on practical sessions.

You'll learn how to:
✔ Recognise when to seek veterinary care
✔ Safely handle and transport pets in an emergency
✔ Treat common injuries such as cuts, burns and stings
✔ Perform basic resuscitation
✔ Apply bandages and build a pet first aid kit

📅 Upcoming course dates:
• 22nd September – 7:00pm
• 20th October – 6:30pm
• 24th November – 6:30pm

⚠️ Spaces are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment!
🍂 More autumn course dates will be announced soon, so stay tuned!
To book your place or find out more:
📞 Call 01473 555050
📧 Email [email protected]

01/09/2026

🚨There’s still time to book one of our September First Aid Courses🚨

🐾 Would you know what to do in a pet emergency?

Our Pet First Aid Course, delivered by Central College of Animal Studies, is designed to give you the confidence and skills to act when it matters most.

Perfect for pet owners, dog walkers and animal professionals, this 2½-hour, in-person course is taught by Registered Veterinary Nurses and includes hands-on practical sessions.

You'll learn how to:
✔ Recognise when to seek veterinary care
✔ Safely handle and transport pets in an emergency
✔ Treat common injuries such as cuts, burns and stings
✔ Perform basic resuscitation
✔ Apply bandages and build a pet first aid kit

📅 Upcoming course dates:
• 8th September – 7:00pm
• 22nd September – 7:00pm

⚠️ Spaces are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment!
🍂 More autumn course dates will be announced soon, so stay tuned!
To book your place or find out more:
📞 Call 01473 555050
📧 Email [email protected]

26/08/2026

🎓✨ Celebrating our amazing 2023 cohort! ✨🎓

A huge congratulations to our fantastic 2023 cohort, who have all successfully passed their final practical exams first time – with some truly outstanding marks!

We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you. Your results are a fantastic reflection of the hard work, dedication and commitment you have shown throughout your studies.

You have worked so hard to reach this milestone, and we hope you take the time to celebrate your achievements and recognise just how far you have come. ❤️

We are so excited to see what the future holds for each of you as you continue your journey within the veterinary profession.

21/08/2026

🐾Events, Open Days & Getting Involved at CCOAS🐾

At CCOAS, we regularly take part in events and open days where our students and staff showcase veterinary nursing skills and engage with the public. These experiences offer a fantastic insight into veterinary nursing and what you can expect to learn during your time with us. We also provide opportunities to take part in practical sessions at events and shows, giving you hands-on exposure to the profession.

We also visit local schools, colleges, and clubs to deliver talks, mini practical sessions, and Q&A opportunities, giving students the chance to have a go and learn more about becoming a future veterinary nurse.

If you’re interested in veterinary nursing or would like to arrange a workshop day, please contact us on 01473 555050 or email [email protected] for more information

18/08/2026

🐾🎓 A Day of Learning at Cave Referrals! 🎓🐾

Last month, some of our Exeter students had the fantastic opportunity to visit Cave Referrals on 14th July for an exciting and educational day behind the scenes of a specialist veterinary referral hospital. 🏥🐶🐱

Our students were treated to an insightful tour of the facilities, where they had the chance to see the hospital in action and gain a better understanding of the different services and specialist equipment available within a referral setting.

One of the highlights of the visit was getting to see the MRI scanner and learning more about how advanced diagnostic imaging can help veterinary teams investigate complex cases and provide patients with the best possible care. 🩻🔬

The class also had the opportunity to take part in CPR training, giving them valuable practical experience and an insight into how veterinary teams respond during emergencies. ❤️‍🩹

Visits like this are a fantastic way for our students to connect the theory and practical skills they develop at college with real-world veterinary practice. They also provide an invaluable opportunity to learn from experienced veterinary professionals and see the variety of career paths and clinical environments available within the profession.

A huge thank you to everyone at Cave Referrals for welcoming our students, sharing your knowledge and giving them such a memorable and informative day! 👏💙

31/07/2026

🚨🐾 Would you know what to do in a pet emergency?

Our Pet First Aid Course, delivered by Central College of Animal Studies, is designed to give you the confidence and skills to act when it matters most.
Perfect for pet owners, dog walkers and animal professionals, this 2½-hour, in-person course is taught by Registered Veterinary Nurses and includes hands-on practical sessions.

You'll learn how to:
✔ Recognise when to seek veterinary care
✔ Safely handle and transport pets in an emergency
✔ Treat common injuries such as cuts, burns and stings
✔ Perform basic resuscitation
✔ Apply bandages and build a pet first aid kit

📅 Upcoming course dates:
• 12th August – 2:00pm & 7:00pm
• 19th August – 2:00pm & 7:00pm
• 8th September – 7:00pm
• 22nd September – 7:00pm

⚠️ Spaces are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment!
🍂 More autumn course dates will be announced soon, so stay tuned!

To book your place or find out more:
📞 Call 01473 555050
📧 Email [email protected]

Address

1 Donald Mackintosh Way
Ipswich
IP83LQ

Telephone

+441473555050

Website

http://www.ccoas.org.uk/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Central College of Animal Studies posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The School

Send a message to Central College of Animal Studies:

Want your school to be the top-listed school/college in Ipswich?