Central College of Animal Studies

Are you considering a career in veterinary nursing? If so, come and see us in Exeter on our open days. Email [email protected] to book your place.

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected].

📍 If you're in the Exeter area and interested in learning more about a career in veterinary nursing, why not book a space at our open day in Exeter?
Email [email protected] to book your place.

🗓️ Our tutors will be on hand on the 26th February and the 26th March and the 23rd April to answer all your questions about the practical and academic experiences you'll have studying with CCOAS. You can also take a look at our prospectus for detailed information about the courses we offer. https://ccoas.org.uk/prospectus/

📍 If you're in the Ipswich area and interested in learning more about a career in veterinary nursing, why not book a space at our open day in Ipswich?
Email [email protected] to book your place.

🗓️ Our tutors will be on hand on the 25th February and the 25th March and the 29th April to answer all your questions about the practical and academic experiences you'll have studying with CCOAS. You can also take a look at our prospectus for detailed information about the courses we offer. https://ccoas.org.uk/prospectus/

📍 If you're in the Kent area and interested in learning more about a career in veterinary nursing, why not book a space at our open day in East Malling?
Email [email protected] to book your place.

🗓️ Our tutors will be on hand on the 17th February and the 14th April to answer all your questions about the practical and academic experiences you'll have studying with CCOAS. You can also take a look at our prospectus for detailed information about the courses we offer. https://ccoas.org.uk/prospectus/

💚Macmillan coffee and cake mornings💚

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!

Well done everyone and thank you for your support!

💚Macmillan Cancer Support💚

Did you know that Macmillan Cancer Support provides essential services to people affected by cancer? From providing expert advice and emotional support to offering practical help at home, Macmillan is there for individuals and families during their toughest times.

They offer a range of services, including cancer information, helplines, and support groups, ensuring no one has to face cancer alone. By donating or volunteering, you can play a vital role in helping those impacted by this disease. Every contribution, no matter how small, can make a significant difference in someone's life.

Join us in supporting Macmillan Cancer Support during the week of October 21st. We’ll be raising funds for this vital charity. If you’d like to make a donation, please visit: https://donation.macmillan.org.uk/?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoayzqaHHiAMV5pZQBh2sXhITEAAYASAEEgJ-ffD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Last week, we were thrilled to participate in the Braintree Careers Fair. The event featured a wide range of employers, universities, and training providers. 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.

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.

''As a college, we’re committed to supporting local practices and schools by participating in events such as open days and career fairs. This gives us the opportunity to provide advice on training to become a veterinary nurse and promote the rewarding, lifelong career in veterinary nursing.'' – Karen Lee, Head of Learning and Liaison.

Last week, during the college summer break, we partnered with Lofty Heights Skills Academy to support a local charity by hosting a group of NEET students at CCOAS. One of our tutors, Sol, led an engaging session on basic animal care, where the students actively participated. The workshop included an introduction to the role of a veterinary nurse, basic first aid and a selection of practical activities. The students practiced CPR on a training dog and some were able to complete a health check on Sol’s dogs. We’re pleased to have been part of this experience and glad the students enjoyed their time with us.

Lofty Heights Skills Academy | Free Courses & Support for 16-24s | Ipswich (lhskillsacademy.org)

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

Veterinary nurses at Stowe Veterinary Group, including former CCOAS students, have been instrumental in caring for three puppies that were abandoned just before Christmas. Under the leadership of head nurse and CCOAS graduate Zoe Sedgwick, the team provided essential care to nurse the puppies back to health throughout the festive period. We’re delighted to share that all three puppies are now thriving and have found their forever homes. A huge thank you and well done to everyone involved in helping these pups!

If you would like to read the full story: https://ccoas.org.uk/index.php/vet-practice-gives-abandoned-puppies-second-chance/

Our staff across all three sites are excited to welcome the new cohort of student veterinary nurses. The main training room in Exeter is fully set up for their Induction Day, which will take place during the last week of August.

We also look forward to welcoming back our second and third year groups in early September after their well-earned 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 in various clinical areas.

A highlight for the students was witnessing a live CT scan and receiving a comprehensive explanation of the images. We extend our gratitude to the team at Cave Veterinary Specialists for an informative and enjoyable day for all.

We're so proud of the work that Donna Green from our Exeter centre does as a volunteer with VETERANS WITH DOGS

We're absolutely chuffed to bits to extend our heartfelt thanks to Donna Green of Central College of Animal Studies - Exeter!

Once again, Donna has generously volunteered her time and expertise to our residential training programme, delivering an invaluable session on First Aid for Dogs to our Veterans.

Donna's engaging teaching style and wealth of knowledge ensure our Veterans are well-equipped to handle potential emergencies, providing an extra layer of confidence in their partnerships with their assistance dogs.

Your continued support, Donna, makes a world of difference to our Veterans and their canine companions. We're immensely grateful to you.

To our followers: Have you ever taken a First Aid for Dogs course? Share your experiences in the comments below!

🥳🎉Congratulations to our 2nd year and final year students across our three sites for their excellent exam results this week

Our 2nd years have worked hard this term with their studies in anaesthesia, theatre and perioperative care and have all passed the written exam on their first attempt.

All of our final year students also passed their final written exam on their first attempt and are working very hard towards their final practical exams. We set out a number of stations today so that they could start prepping for their OSCEs.

It’s been a busy day at the Suffolk Show. If you’re visiting for day 2, swing by our stand in the Farm 4 Futures area to bandage a dog, operate to find the dastardly sock or perform CPR.